T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496 #1 Posted September 25, 2007 On my 314-8 there are 4 Phillips head screws holding the shifter panel on. I'm not fond of Phillips head screws, and thought it might be a good idea to replace those with either hex recessed cap screws or hex head bolts. My question would be, what size thread are these Phillips head screws? I could find out rather quickly, but I'm sitting here this morning at work and this occurred to me. So if I knew what size thread they were I could run down to our lab here at work and get the kind of bolts I want. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,279 #2 Posted September 25, 2007 They are 1/4-20 threads by about 3/4"-1" long. Mike....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496 #3 Posted September 25, 2007 Thanks - I don't think we have any coarse thread 1/4, as we mostly use fine thread 1/4-28 thread. I guess a trip to the hardware store is in order. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,866 #4 Posted September 27, 2007 I used phillips on my 310-8, but I bought stainless ones. The old ones rusted pretty bad. I try and use stainless bolts all the way around on a resore anyway. Makes a big difference... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496 #5 Posted September 27, 2007 I replaced all the Phillips head screws. Here's what the shifter panel and the dash looked like before: Now here's what it looks like now with the hex recessed cap screws. I didn't have all stainless so, I had to use some black ones: And finally, as I have to trailer my tractors a lot, to the church lot, to my mom's place, etc., I've always been concerned about the key vibrating out and being lost. I knew this happening to someone on a JD 111, so I usually remove the key and stick it in my pocket. So I found this little chain and attached one in to the key and the other end under one of the cap screws. Works pretty good: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,279 #6 Posted September 27, 2007 I really like the chain idea...might do that myself to my B-100. It seems to have a sloppy ignition and I have had the key drop thru the shift pattern hole. Mike....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496 #7 Posted September 28, 2007 Feel free to use the chain idea....I want to add this feature to all my tractors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krazy_horse 59 #8 Posted August 29, 2012 I know this is an old topic. I read it the other day and I liked so I ran by the big box store and bought S/S screws for a 414-8, I also bought some for my c-121 which is missing some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 501 #9 Posted August 30, 2012 I like to use SS button head socketed cap screws kinda looks like more like the Phillips head but have a hex hole for Allen wrenches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #10 Posted September 9, 2012 Speakin' of screws, what is the length, thread, on the three [3] screws holding the dip stick base on the Kohler 14 hp? Seems ridiculous to use slotted screws on the engine. Very hard to reach or see. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #11 Posted September 9, 2012 I can't remember if they are 10-24 or 10-32 by around 1/2" long (I can look later), but I have replaced them with socket head cap screws on a few engines. If you're dealing with a Magnum single starter, (with the engine still on the tractor) the screws are easier to get to if you remove the drive belt guard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #12 Posted February 6, 2013 Speakin' of screws, what is the length, thread, on the three [3] screws holding the dip stick base on the Kohler 14 hp? Seems ridiculous to use slotted screws on the engine. Very hard to reach or see. They are 10-24 x 1/2" long, I just replaced mine along with the gasket. Gettin' back to the panel screws, I use 1/4-20 x 3/4" SS Phillips but, I replace the 1/4-20 extruded U-nuts at the same time. Both items are readily available at Home Cheapo or Lowes. I use Never-Seez® on all bolts as I replace them. Same screws and extruded U-nuts on the belt guard and LH side cover. My question, "What'll make the black knobs look new?" Mine are weathered but serviceable, as is my Tach-A-Matic turn handle. I don't think Armorall is up to the task. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites