cypherman Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) Hi all, One of the projects I currently have on the go is the restoration of a Hornby Black 5. The brass screw mounting point at the back of the loco body is missing. It is the mounting point that is counter sunk under the cab that you screw the chassis to. I have searched for some on Ebay but as I do not know the what it's real title is I cannot find any. Could some one tell me what they are really called so I can hopefully get a result with my search. many thanks in advance for any help given. Edited June 4, 2020 by cypherman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapman Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Hi cypherman. The brass insert you are after is usually referred to as a helicoil. It looks like a length of spring but wound the other way. Originally Hornby ( and Tri-ang before them ) used a proper brass brush. Expect helicoil are now used because of cost. Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherman Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 Hi Scrapman, Thanks for the info. I have now managed to buy some once I new what to look for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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