Help Required threaded bolt that holds on motor to actuator arm.

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Well, I have dug dipper into the issue. Removed bolts from 4 actuator motors. 2 of them have Mx95mm bolts, one has M4x85mm bolts and one has threaded rods with imperial thread (very similar to M5, but M5 nut does not fit). I suspect that @butchyboy needs M4x95mm bolt, which I can send. But suspect that sending even a small package to UK will cost something like 5 EUR.
From what I can see the bolt required is one of two motor bolts that keep the cap and canister on top of the gearbox.

Usually the only time they break is during a dismantle, though I have seen them bend when the path between the magnets is not aligned with the locating pin on some actuators.
 

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As @purplemarina has said, it is very easy to take M4 threaded bar, cut the proper length and use M4 nut to tighten. I have just done that with INOX M4 threaded rod. So, this method will surely cost much less than original bolt sent from the other place. @butchyboy , do not complicate simple things, just DIY. :cool:
 

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@butchyboy & @RimaNTSS - but only if the female thread in the rest of the motor IS metric - and I suspect that it may not be!
 

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If you can post a picture of the gearbox that requires the bolt it will be easier to find a suitable replacement from the spares box.
 
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