carb top screw size

[oldyam80sg]

Does anyone know what size screw to attach the top to the carburetor? Metric screw maybe M 4? Takes 16 screws-need extras.

[jkorn]

Take old one to hardware store and buy new one with an allen wrench head. Much easier to work with.

[jkorn]

I replaced all of mine, the old ones, the screw slots were getting worn out.

[oldyam80sg]

jkorn-would be so easy but having mobility issues and easier to know size and order it online. My knees are shot and cant really walk good.

[Tonyxs11]

Take old one to hardware store and buy new one with an allen wrench head. Much easier to work with.

classic sign of the wrong screwdriver used, JIS is the way to go

[oldyam80sg]

I guess people don't read the post-unable to physically go to the store at the moment.

[jetmechmarty]

The bolt size is in the last digits of the part number.

[jkorn]

Let me dig thru my parts and see what I can find. JK

[jkorn]

I believe I bought these, but the link is to Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Socket-Screws...07F8R2H99?th=1

jk

[oldyam80sg]

jkorn-thank you!!

[jkorn]

Your welcome. The hex head bolts are so much easier to use and I just can’t count the number of times I’ve had those carbs apart. Jeff

[LAB3]

I've had a problem using them and others have as well, it's easy to put too much torque on them and strip out the threads so be careful!

[cajun31]

I've had a problem using them and others have as well, it's easy to put too much torque on them and strip out the threads so be careful!

I agree it is much easier to strip the threads out of the carb. One thing I have found with the hex head bolts is that if you buy them a bit longer then OEM philips (JIS) headed screws that you have much less chance to strip anything out. More to work with.

[oldyam80sg]

Years ago I bought the Allen head button screws through crazy steve I believe a moderator on here. I also have JIS screwdrivers. Not everyone is ham fisted on here.

[oldyam80sg]

Jkom-screws came in and was able to replace 1 so far. Thank you for that link.