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SME V - VTA screw replacement

Does anybody know where I can buy a replacement vta screw other than going thru some Sumiko dealer? I bought a V but it didn't come with set up tools. I've been told a hex screw would work but I don't think that is the case, it seems like I would strip the threads.

Thanks in advance for any help.
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ninetynine
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I do not think it is a 1/8BSW, because the original VTA Screw has 2,7mm diameter.
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ninetynine
111 posts
 
It is maybe an #4 - 48UNF
https://www.dropbox.com/s/si6nzcawue457vd/vta%20screw.jpg?dl=0
totem395
196 posts
 
The Witworth does seem to be a very odd choice although it does have that empire esk heritage.


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pbnaudio
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Done a little more research the thread size is 6BA 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Association_screw_threads

Correlates with the apx 2.7mm thickness and the 48 threads per inch

Found some all thread on eBay but the seller in England will not ship to the US

https://www.ekpsupplies.com/6-ba-stainless-threaded-rod-12-length.html

Don't know if above will ship to the US but it might be worth a try

Best of Luck

Peter
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