I am looking to replace some missing hex nuts on a standard gauge Lionel pendulum reversing unit. Does anyone have suggestions on where to find this information?
Thanks,
Greg
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Pretty sure they are 3-48.
Don't think the information is available.
Take the reverse unit to a good hardware store. They should be able to fit up the proper nuts for you.
Larry
If you can find a hardware store that stocks #3 machine screws & nuts, that is a REALLY good hardware store.
I think they are 2-56
@Jon G posted:Pretty sure they are 3-48.
@Chuck Sartor posted:I think they are 2-56
In one corner we have Jon G, and in the other corner we have Chuck S. Let's have a clean fight fellows and may the best man win. 
GRJ: And the winner is...
Well, it's not a 2-56...I had that size available and tried it...the hole was slightly too small and would not fit.
Greg
We have a "winner!" Just returned from ACE Hardware where I took the reverse unit with me for proper fitting...and 3-48 is the correct size! For the record, 4-40 also "fits" but, they are too big to have side-by-side.
Jon G is crowned champion of this mini-challenge.
Jon reigns supreme. He gets the Golden nut award!
I am NOT gonna touch that one!
@Chuck Sartor posted:Jon reigns supreme. He gets the Golden nut award!
Ha! Now if you put that on a MTH Bild-A-Loco motor, you need a M3 nut. DAMHIK!
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"Jon reigns supreme. He gets the Golden nut award!"
Amazing the sizes of "certain things" that men will argue about.
her you can buy it here.
Hex machine screw nuts, Stainless steel 18-8, #3-48 - Bolt Depot
Jon accepting his award!
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