squonk 38,980 #1 Posted October 10, 2011 Is there a vendor that sells those thumbscrews that hold the hoods on the round hood line? I've had my 704 over 2 yrs and the last 2 times I had it out I noticed one missing Worst part about today I moved that tractor maybe a total of 15 ft and It's gone. I know it was there when i started. You'd think I could find it? NOOOO!! I figure If I got new ones at least one of them will show up! :banghead: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #2 Posted October 10, 2011 gene haasman sells them.... haasman35 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #3 Posted October 11, 2011 I got a couple of sets off Gene as well. Top notch, you won't be disapointed. :thumbs2: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racinfool40 202 #4 Posted October 11, 2011 I also got a couple of sets from Gene!!! Great Knobs!!!you wont be disappointed!! :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene_S 93 #5 Posted October 11, 2011 Thanks guys your very kind!!! If anyone needs thumb screws for your round hood tractor or your 953/1054 send me a message. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #6 Posted November 19, 2013 Just bringing this to the top as someone is looking to get a set of thumb screws Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse79 271 #7 Posted November 20, 2013 These also work, I have them on my 854: http://workholdingcomponents.mortonmachine.com/viewitems/thumb-screws-standard-thumb-screws/large-panel-screws?&forward=1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,954 #8 Posted November 20, 2013 Humm...those are really nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #9 Posted November 20, 2013 Does anyone know the thread size of the thumb screws ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,160 #11 Posted November 20, 2013 Those thumb screws do have an irritating way of backing out and disappearing. The threads on the front 2 of my 1054 over the years had got so sloppy they wouldnt stay tight so I took them out to 5/16-18 and made up a couple new ones on the lathe. If they arent tightened pretty snug, they will vibrate loose and -- poof! gone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 500 #12 Posted November 20, 2013 Put a star lock washer under them, it will help some and you won't have to tighten them down as much as a split lock washer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #13 Posted November 20, 2013 I lost two of them at the Big Show... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #14 Posted November 20, 2013 I lost two of them at the Big Show... I found two of them at the Big Show. $29.99 each and they're yours! Just kidding 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baerpath 517 #15 Posted November 21, 2013 I use a dab of red silicone to get mine to stay still without marring the paint. I also have Gene's hood screw's 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #16 Posted November 23, 2013 You guys might want to try a few wraps of teflon tape to keep those hood screws in place. It does more than just seal leaks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,922 #17 Posted November 23, 2013 I put nylon washers under mine to keep from damaging the paint. Secondary effect is that they don't seem to vibrate out. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,477 #18 Posted November 23, 2013 I also got a couple of sets from Gene!!! Great Knobs!!!you wont be disappointed!! Sorry man , but that ^ almost made me spit my coffee out ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
