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Posted by Rick Long (Member # 213) on 08-19-2001, 01:36 AM:
On a few of the SDDS-equipped installations I visit, I have found a problem with loose sprocket set-screws. I have, however been unable to find the proper allen (U.S or Metric) or torx key to fit this set-screw.Anyone got an idea what size tool is needed to fit this screw?
BTW, anyone else notice you can't edit your spelling on the Topic heading?
Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 08-19-2001, 01:58 AM:
Is it page 22 of this document?
Posted by Rick Long (Member # 213) on 08-19-2001, 02:04 AM:
Thank you, Brad.
Posted by Steve Guttag (Member # 268) on 08-19-2001, 01:36 PM:
Which reader? 2000 or 3000?Steve
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Posted by Rick Long (Member # 213) on 08-19-2001, 03:09 PM:
2000, actually.
Posted by Steve Guttag (Member # 268) on 08-19-2001, 09:04 PM:
The Sprocket on the 2000 is actually a LaVezzi sprocket. The set screw shouldn't be a strange size and I think it is english. Perhaps your allen key set is not complete? Or perhaps the set screw has been stripped.Steve
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Posted by Matthew Bailey (Member # 601) on 08-19-2001, 09:43 PM:
Can you find a wrench you can get machined to the correct size?
If not,replace them with slotted screws & use those jewler's
type screwdrivers.
Posted by Steve Guttag (Member # 268) on 08-21-2001, 05:55 PM:
Just checked my manual....It is a 10-24 x 3/16" set screw...therefore, you should be able to find an allen key to fit it in a standard set.
Steve
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Posted by Rick Long (Member # 213) on 08-22-2001, 07:20 PM:
Thank you Steve and Matthew.
Posted by Rick Long (Member # 213) on 08-28-2001, 06:28 PM:
Turns out Steve was right (so what else is new?). It is a 10-24 thread, driven by a 3/32 allen key. The balled end on the long end of the Chesco allen keys dosen't seem to touch it, but the standard key does.