Screw #10-32 x 3/8 in 03261
$2.99
Genuine Tacony #10-32 x 3/8 in Torx pan-head thread-cutting screw. Fits Series G and J. In stock in Crystal, MN. Call 763-535-0770. Fits Tornado 93030, CleanMax CM-WAV and Powr-Flite PF2030.
The Screw #10-32 x 3/8 in (part# 03261) is a genuine Tacony OEM thread-cutting pan-head screw with a Torx drive, used on the Tornado CK 3030 wide-area vacuum (Model 93030). It is a genuine Tacony OEM part shared across CleanMax, Powr-Flite and Tornado machines — see the full compatibility list below. It also fits the Tornado 98168 20″ Marathon 1200 carpet extractor (12 Gallon 115V), Series B, C, D, E and F.
Two details separate this from an ordinary #10-32 screw. It is thread-cutting, meaning the tip carries a flute that cuts a mating thread as the screw is driven rather than relying on a pre-tapped hole; and it uses a Torx recess rather than Phillips, which will not cam out under the higher torque that thread-cutting requires. The pan head gives a broad flat bearing face for clamping thin panels without a washer.
Use the correct Torx bit, fully seated, and drive it straight — a thread-cutting screw started at an angle will cut a crooked thread that never pulls the panel flat. Replace any with a damaged recess, a rounded cutting flute at the tip, or a galled thread. As with all thread-cutting fasteners, the joint gets a little weaker each time the screw is removed and refitted, so fit new ones after a major strip-down rather than reusing tired screws.
Compatible Models for the Screw #10-32 x 3/8 in
- Tornado 93030 30″ Clean-Air Carpetkeeper (Wide Area) — Series G and J
- CleanMax CM-WAV Wide Area Vacuum
- Powr-Flite PF2030 30-Inch Wide Area Commercial Vacuum
- Tornado 98168 20″ Marathon 1200 Carpet Extractor (12 Gallon 115V) — Series B, C, D, E and F
Many Tacony fasteners are shared more widely across the Tornado, CleanMax, Riccar, Simplicity and Powr-Flite ranges; if your machine is not listed, call 763-535-0770 and we will confirm before you order.
Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tacony equipment since 1956 and stocks the genuine 03261 part rather than a hardware-store substitute. Browse the full Tornado 93030 main assembly parts, or read more on the Tornado manufacturer site.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Screw #10-32 x 3/8 in do on the Tornado 93030?
It is the thread-cutting Torx pan-head screw. It also appears on the Series J handle assembly.
Why does this screw use a Torx drive instead of Phillips?
Thread-cutting needs more torque than a plain machine screw, and a Phillips recess is designed to cam out under high torque. Torx does not, so the driver stays engaged and the screw can be driven home without chewing the head. Use a correctly sized Torx bit — a worn or undersized bit will still damage the recess.
How do I know if my Screw #10-32 x 3/8 in needs replacing?
Replace it if the Torx recess is rounded or has begun to strip, if the cutting flute at the tip is dulled or broken, or if the thread is galled. Also replace it if it no longer pulls the panel tight — check the hole as well, since a thread cut several times over may no longer hold.
How do I order the Screw #10-32 x 3/8 in (part# 03261) or get help?
You can add the Screw #10-32 x 3/8 in (part# 03261) directly to your cart on this page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tacony equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.
Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.
