Maytag agitator locking screw

So several years ago, I accidentally snapped the head off the agitator locking screw on my 1994 LAT4914 when I was trying to remove the agitator to give the machine a good clean. I since dropped that project since it didn't really need a clean and I did not want to deal with getting that broken screw out. Well anyway a few weeks ago I removed the plastic tub cover to clean it since it got extremely filthy, and while I was there I shined a flashlight between the two tubs to check for rust and found what looked like a massive spot by the drain hole. Luckily it hasn't yet rusted through to the other side or compromised the integrity of the steel, but it is something I need to take care of soon.

I can't do that until I get a replacement screw. The only ones I can find online are sold with the agitators, and I'm not paying $50+ just for a single screw. What do you guys recommend as a replacement? They have a specialized thread, is that necessary? Can I just use any screw that is roughly the same size? Thank you for any assistance you guys may have to offer.


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Post# 1110949 3/11/2021 at 12:50 (1,140 days old) by StuftRock1 (Kentucky)
Checkrate/Likes So several years ago, I accidentally snapped the head off the agitator locking screw on my 1994 LAT4914 when I was trying to remove the agitator to give the machine a good clean. I since dropped that project since it didn't really need a clean and I did not want to deal with getting that broken screw out. Well anyway a few weeks ago I removed the plastic tub cover to clean it since it got extremely filthy, and while I was there I shined a flashlight between the two tubs to check for rust and found what looked like a massive spot by the drain hole. Luckily it hasn't yet rusted through to the other side or compromised the integrity of the steel, but it is something I need to take care of soon. I can't do that until I get a replacement screw. The only ones I can find online are sold with the agitators, and I'm not paying $50+ just for a single screw. What do you guys recommend as a replacement? They have a specialized thread, is that necessary? Can I just use any screw that is roughly the same size? Thank you for any assistance you guys may have to offer.

Post# 1110951 , Reply# 1 3/11/2021 at 12:59 (1,140 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)
Checkrate/Likes I would just got to the hardware store and grab one of similar size, or larger if you have to from drilling the old one out.....stainless steel preferred... after all, your only screwing into plastic, so you dont have to worry about stripping something out....course thread if they have it nutdriver head would be better than a phillips end like the original... its an inch long....and grab a little "O" ring to fit on there....similar to what they use...