R7000 IC-R7000 Cover Screws

[CYUL]

I need to replace the cover screws on my 7000. Does anyone have the size and type handy? I tried several local electronics shops and hardware store, nobody has the size I need.


Thanks

 

[icemantim8]

I purchased some on Ebay a couple of years ago. I don't remember the size unfortunately. I believe I bought them from the person who sells the R7000 capacitor replacements.

There is also a seller named BigApple59 I believe. He sometimes has items like that.

 

[dlwtrunked]

I need to replace the cover screws on my 7000. Does anyone have the size and type handy? I tried several local electronics shops and hardware store, nobody has the size I need.


Thanks

Years ago, I contacted ICOM and was able to obtain screws from them cheaply/ I have never seen that size in hardware stores.

 

[kruser]

I need to replace the cover screws on my 7000. Does anyone have the size and type handy? I tried several local electronics shops and hardware store, nobody has the size I need.


Thanks

I bought some from Grainger before but I forget the size. I just remember they were metric and usually had a slight oval head on the screws. The ones I'd bought from Grainger were also a black color so they matched the originals pretty well. The only thing was that the original screws are made from brass but colored black. I think the ones I bought from Grainger were stainless. Grainger sold them in a standard naked steel finish as well as a black finish. I recall they also had true flat head types plus the oval head type. They also sold regular round head screws more like the type Icom used to hold the circuit boards to the chassis.
This was quite a while back when I bought them so Grainger may no longer sell them today.
McMaster-Carr likely sells them also.

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

I just poured over the materials lists in the SM's for R7000, R71A, IC-275 and IC-475, all from same era. ICOM has bill of materials that covers everything down to the wire but oddly no mechanical parts. Indeed they were brass screws painted or anodized. I would give ICOM WA a call and hope they can send you a bunch. Those radios do finish off nicely with the proper hardware.

 

[R7000]

I bought screws from Icom parts dept. While you have the cover off, drill the holes out larger. The screws are fine thread and if the alignment is a bit off the screws get messed up.

 

[CYUL]

I purchased some on Ebay a couple of years ago. I don't remember the size unfortunately. I believe I bought them from the person who sells the R7000 capacitor replacements.

There is also a seller named BigApple59 I believe. He sometimes has items like that.

Thanks, I have dealt with him in the past. I bought an 8500 from him. Really nice guy and honest seller.

 

[CYUL]

I just poured over the materials lists in the SM's for R7000, R71A, IC-275 and IC-475, all from same era. ICOM has bill of materials that covers everything down to the wire but oddly no mechanical parts. Indeed they were brass screws painted or anodized. I would give ICOM WA a call and hope they can send you a bunch. Those radios do finish off nicely with the proper hardware.

I did the same thing. I even spoke to Icom Canada and they did not have any specs.

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

There used to be a company called "small parts" from Miami Florida that sold all kinds of fasteners. I think Amazon owns them now. Do you have even one screw to match threads at a hardware store?

Another idea is to look for companies that part out old ham radio gear. There are several in Israel, Cyprus etc.

SMALL PARTS INC Miami Lakes FL, 33014 - Company Profile

Free Business profile for SMALL PARTS INC at 13980 Nw 58th Ct, Miami Lakes, FL, 33014-3115, US. This business can be reached at (305) 557-1806

start.cortera.com

 

[majoco]

Some of the diagrams show "set screw 3x6" beside the part which doesn't mean a thing to me!

 

[dl5abb]

Some of the diagrams show "set screw 3x6" beside the part which doesn't mean a thing to me!

M3x6mm metric screws?

Sven

 

[majoco]

Bit difficult to measure the length but I make it 3mm x 4mm, this screw was from the top cover of my R7000

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[CYUL]

Bit difficult to measure the length but I make it 3mm x 4mm, this screw was from the top cover of my R7000

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So these are M3 ?

Thanks for this work, really appreciate it!

 

[majoco]

...and I think they are Japanese metric - a #1 Philips screwdriver is too pointed, a #2 is better.

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

Some anodized or black chrome plated Torx Panheads might look good.

 

[Silveruser]

Years ago I managed to buy some screws fromm icom. Like no more. Toss your Phillips screw driver in the trash get a proper JIS screwdrive from Japan you'll never look back.

 

[icemantim8]

Not sure if you have had any luck yet. Here is a link to check out.

Icom IC-R-70, IC-R71(A),IC-R72, IC-75(22) Outer Case Screws New Qty 25 | eBay

Kenwood Yaesu ICOM DC Connector. Icom IC-R-70, IC-R71(A),IC-R72, IC-75(22) Outer Case Screws. International (You do NOT have a US Zip Code). W5CIA Connectors.

www.ebay.com

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

That looks like a good source!

 

[CYUL]

Not sure if you have had any luck yet. Here is a link to check out.

Icom IC-R-70, IC-R71(A),IC-R72, IC-75(22) Outer Case Screws New Qty 25 | eBay

Kenwood Yaesu ICOM DC Connector. Icom IC-R-70, IC-R71(A),IC-R72, IC-75(22) Outer Case Screws. International (You do NOT have a US Zip Code). W5CIA Connectors.

www.ebay.com

Thanks for this!

 

[N8YX]

...and I think they are Japanese metric - a #1 Philips screwdriver is too pointed, a #2 is better.

You want a #2 JIS screwdriver with these, and they are M3x6 oval-head.