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Harvo · 01-19-2009, 03:08 PM

If someone knows the specs of the screw that holds the servo horn on a hitec servo and wouldn't mind sharing them... It would be appreciated.

Thanks

chip cross · 01-19-2009, 03:20 PM

2.5 mm x 6 mm

yellow1 · 01-19-2009, 03:56 PM

actually it's 2.6 mm.

call hitec, and they will send you a few. writing... doesn't seem to work, it seems that emails go into a deep dark hole.

CRSMacgyver · 01-19-2009, 04:14 PM

Yup, M2.6x8. Hitec uses a different screw than any other servo that I know of. I ordered a box from Mcmaster when I needed a couple quick.

Manning · 01-19-2009, 06:00 PM

If you have a well stocked LHS, HPI sells 2.6mm screws. That's what I had to do when my stock screw decided to bury itself in the carpet.

DMC · 01-20-2009, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manning

If you have a well stocked LHS, HPI sells 2.6mm screws. That's what I had to do when my stock screw decided to bury itself in the carpet.

Are the HPI's phillips or hex? I'd prefer hex since the phillips have (yet again) proven themselves weak. Need to get a few new ones. The last spare is on the rig and on it's last leg

!

EGRESSor · 01-20-2009, 09:38 AM

i use M2.5x8 , it fits

constantmotion · 01-20-2009, 11:06 AM

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXDEN5&P=7

Harvo · 01-20-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by constantmotion

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXDEN5&P=7

Woo Hoo... thanks!! Never thought to look at Tower for screws

Nerve · 01-20-2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRSMacgyver

Yup, M2.6x8. Hitec uses a different screw than any other servo that I know of. I ordered a box from Mcmaster when I needed a couple quick.

Ditto. I needed a screw for a HS65mg and that is what they sent me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellow1

actually it's 2.6 mm.call hitec, and they will send you a few. writing... doesn't seem to work, it seems that emails go into a deep dark hole.

Emailing worked for me. Took about 4 days to get a reply and about a week or two to get the screws to my place, but I did receive.

Manning · 01-20-2009, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMC

Are the HPI's phillips or hex? I'd prefer hex since the phillips have (yet again) proven themselves weak. Need to get a few new ones. The last spare is on the rig and on it's last leg

!

Hex. I don't have the part # or any other info. Sorry.

chip cross · 01-21-2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EGRESSor

i use M2.5x8 , it fits

No it's 2.6, 2.5 will not work.

I have used 2.5 cap heads for a while in 645 mg, 5995 tg, and Hobbico CS 170 with no problems yet.

phillyb · 01-22-2009, 07:36 AM

I have used 2.5, but with plenty of locktite. It was brought to my attention that it is actually a 2.6mm.

Tilted RC, local hobby shop for me carries them.

http://www.tiltedrc.com/advanced_sea...c18333&x=0&y=0

marRe · 01-23-2009, 10:33 AM

Hi,

My first post here. You can also drill & tap servos for 3 mm with no probs. Have done it for all of my Hitec servos including 5955 and 255.

phillyb · 01-23-2009, 12:54 PM

Will they still warranty that though? 3mm would be a nice upgrade for sure.

Culetto · 01-23-2009, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marRe

Hi,

My first post here. You can also drill & tap servos for 3 mm with no probs. Have done it for all of my Hitec servos including 5955 and 255.

I did the same on some other servos to make them all the same. I havent had to do it to my 5990 yet but i will if it needs it.

marRe · 01-24-2009, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillyb

Will they still warranty that though? 3mm would be a nice upgrade for sure.

Sorry don't know. Still happier with 3mm

01-19-2009, 03:08 PM	#1
Harvo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the Dark Edges of your Mind Posts: 6,386	Hitec Servo (screw) If someone knows the specs of the screw that holds the servo horn on a hitec servo and wouldn't mind sharing them... It would be appreciated. Thanks

01-19-2009, 03:20 PM	#2
chip cross ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In tha Bush of Louisiana Posts: 4,343	2.5 mm x 6 mm

01-19-2009, 03:56 PM	#3
yellow1 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal / SF East Bay Posts: 45	actually it's 2.6 mm. call hitec, and they will send you a few. writing... doesn't seem to work, it seems that emails go into a deep dark hole.

01-19-2009, 04:14 PM	#4
CRSMacgyver RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,449	Yup, M2.6x8. Hitec uses a different screw than any other servo that I know of. I ordered a box from Mcmaster when I needed a couple quick.

01-19-2009, 06:00 PM	#5
Manning RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lowell, Arkansas Posts: 1,307	If you have a well stocked LHS, HPI sells 2.6mm screws. That's what I had to do when my stock screw decided to bury itself in the carpet.

01-20-2009, 09:38 AM	#7
EGRESSor RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Germany north Posts: 1,669	i use M2.5x8 , it fits

01-20-2009, 11:06 AM	#8
constantmotion On the lookout for Rocks Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monroe, Louisiana Posts: 3,711	http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXDEN5&P=7

01-22-2009, 07:36 AM	#13
phillyb Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: roanoke Posts: 550	I have used 2.5, but with plenty of locktite. It was brought to my attention that it is actually a 2.6mm. Tilted RC, local hobby shop for me carries them. http://www.tiltedrc.com/advanced_sea...c18333&x=0&y=0

01-23-2009, 10:33 AM	#14
marRe Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 60º28´N and 26º56´E Posts: 5	Hi, My first post here. You can also drill & tap servos for 3 mm with no probs. Have done it for all of my Hitec servos including 5955 and 255.

01-23-2009, 12:54 PM	#15
phillyb Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: roanoke Posts: 550	Will they still warranty that though? 3mm would be a nice upgrade for sure.

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