1929 Moto Meter locking set screw

[ssg57]

I have a new Moto meter for my 29. Some how I have lost the set screw that lock it in place.
Does anyone know what size screw I need for a replacement?

 

[springerpete]

Contact the place you got the moto meter and see if they can help.

 

[Brad in Germany]

Re: 1929 Moto Meter locking set screwCap

Not sure if the repro quail radiator caps use the same set screw as the originals, but if they do then this original drawing of a 1928 Stant Quail Cap might help:

.....and don't forget the "No. 3 chilled shot" as well!

Brad in Maryland



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[ModelA29]

Hit your local hardware store. I suspect some of the foreign cast repops could use metric.
You'll want to get a nylon tipped one so you don't damage the threads.
https://www.mcmaster.com/products/nylon-tipped-screws/?s=nylon-tipped-screws
It doesn't have to be very tight. The neck of my radiator has a dimple from the last owner torquing down the setscrew.

 

[Gary WA]

I have a new Moto meter for my 29. Some how I have lost the set screw that lock it in place.
Does anyone know what size screw I need for a replacement?

1/4x1/4x28 ss as in Brads nice photo

 

[Synchro909]

I bet it is metric. Take the meter to a nut and bolt place and ask them to give you a grub screw to fit. Job done!