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Teco Construction Sets
Teco was a Meccano-like construction system very like Stabil. It was made in Argentina probably after World War Two
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for TECO
Maker
System Type
STABIL type
STABIL type
Country
Argentina
Argentina
Dates
after World War Two
after World War Two
Material
Steel / Plastic
Steel / Plastic
Thread
5/32W
5/32W
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5
12.5
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2
4.2
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Most parts look like STABIL but some fairly minor variations. Lid label & manual cover are fawn with boy & 3 models – Excavator; Hammerhead Crane; & Loco with Wagons.
Below there are manuals/leaflets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
A Teco manual
(Scans from Urs Flammer)
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