View Full Version : quick question for PA's owner
syne_24
10-06-2006, 04:29 PM
what size bolt do I need for the fan mounting screws? I'm not happy with the supply screws and would prefer some type of machine head screw going through the grill, fan, and gasket. Anyone change theirs before?
Sneaky
10-06-2006, 04:33 PM
tapping the holes on the rad for 6-32 is quite easy (just be careful how deep you go with the tap)
and some 1/2" 6-32 machine screws easily make it through open corner fans and mount to the radiator securely :)
edit: to go thru grill > fan > gasket > rad - just measure and find the length of 6-32 screws you need
thunderstruck!
10-06-2006, 06:24 PM
Does mcmaster sell 6-32 screws? I couldn't find them. Also, what is tapping?
syne_24
10-06-2006, 06:51 PM
I think you have to drill out the holes bigger is what he's saying. I found some screws that temporary fit perfectly but only had 4 of them. I'm just going to check out some at a hardware store. For future revision I hope they can accommodate some better screws cuz the ones right now is just terrible. :nono: Correct me if I'm wrong but they look like they are suppose to be for wood because of the sharp headed; atleast that's what i saw at the hardware store today.
sdkevin
10-06-2006, 07:26 PM
Wood Screw #6-32
dnottis
10-06-2006, 07:54 PM
Wood Screw #6-32
Agreed.
Perfect fit, no drilling needed! ;)
septim
10-06-2006, 08:15 PM
for self tapping means that the hole has no thread yet...
you could use #6-32 screws or 3mm or #6 metal/wood screw, and when you screw it thru hole thats when your thread takes shape...
but to be safe, i got #6-32 hand tap, tapped said holes #6-32 size and used some 6-32 thumbscrew i have lying around...
Marci
10-09-2006, 01:40 AM
http://www.thermochill.com/faq.html
http://www.over-clock.com/images/tcinstall.jpg
voigts
10-09-2006, 04:21 AM
My yate loons won't mount the way that drawing pictures Marci as the mounting holes are solid all the way down the side. There is no gap between the fan screw holes.
Just go to a hardware store and get a #6-32 tap (about 4 bucks), and #6x1/4" screws. You don't have to drill the holes at all. Just take the tap and thread it into the holes straight to cut threads. This really is the best way to mount the fans.
Marci
10-09-2006, 04:54 AM
http://store.over-clock.com/Miscellaneous2.html#a400
Jupiler
10-09-2006, 05:26 AM
Marci,
if I remember correctly, those are 3.5*38mm long, so these should be fine and won't puncture the core if used like this :
fan grill > case > fan > neoprene gasket > rad (like suggested on the site).
Correct?
Or are those 3.5*32mm?
vudoodoodoo
10-09-2006, 05:39 AM
1 1/4" 6-32 bolts will work. You can get them at Home Depot, etc.
Bad213Boy
10-09-2006, 05:54 AM
My yate loons won't mount the way that drawing pictures Marci as the mounting holes are solid all the way down the side. There is no gap between the fan screw holes.
Just go to a hardware store and get a #6-32 tap (about 4 bucks), and #6x1/14" screws. You don't have to drill the holes at all. Just take the tap and thread it into the holes straight to cut threads. This really is the best way to mount the fans.
lol, i had the same problem too, :banana:
i just went to the hardware store and bought some screws. :woot: