8040-1
Universal Building Set
- Set number
- 8040-1
- Year
- 1984
- Parts
- 162
- Minifigures
- 0
Building instructions
The building instructions are on the official LEGO website. We do not host any instructions ourselves; the link below takes you to the official page.
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Parts list – 8040-1 Universal Building Set
51 lines, 162 pieces
| Image | Part | Name | Colour | Quantity | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3001 | Brick 2 x 4Bricks | Black | 1× | |
 | 3023 | Plate 1 x 2Plates | Black | 7× | |
 | 3023 | Plate 1 x 2Plates | Light Gray | 2× | |
 | 3023 | Plate 1 x 2Plates | Yellow | 10× | |
 | 3710 | Plate 1 x 4Plates | Black | 2× | |
 | 3710 | Plate 1 x 4Plates | Light Gray | 4× | |
 | 3710 | Plate 1 x 4Plates | Yellow | 4× | |
 | 3666 | Plate 1 x 6Plates | Yellow | 2× | |
 | 3460 | Plate 1 x 8Plates | Light Gray | 1× | |
 | 3022 | Plate 2 x 2Plates | Yellow | 2× | |
 | 3021 | Plate 2 x 3Plates | Black | 4× | |
 | 3795 | Plate 2 x 6Plates | Black | 2× | |
 | 3035 | Plate 4 x 8Plates | Yellow | 2× | |
![Part 3709 Technic Plate 2 x 4 [3 Holes] in Yellow](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/370924.jpg) | 3709 | Technic Plate 2 x 4 [3 Holes]Plates Special | Yellow | 2× | |
![Part 3738 Technic Plate 2 x 8 [7 Holes] in Yellow](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/373824.jpg) | 3738 | Technic Plate 2 x 8 [7 Holes]Plates Special | Yellow | 2× | |
 | 4688c01 | Pneumatic Cylinder with 1 Inlet Medium (48mm)Pneumatics | Red | 1× | |
 | 4701c01 | Pneumatic Pump Old StylePneumatics | Red | 1× | |
 | 75215 | Pneumatic Switch with Top StudsPneumatics | Light Gray | 1× | |
![Part 4692c01 Technic Pneumatic Distribution Block 2 x 4 [Complete Assembly] in Light Gray](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/ldraw/7/4692c01.png) | 4692c01 | Technic Pneumatic Distribution Block 2 x 4 [Complete Assembly]Pneumatics | Light Gray | 1× | |
 | 3737 | Technic Axle 10Technic Axles | Black | 2× | |
 | 3705 | Technic Axle 4Technic Axles | Black | 3× | |
 | 3706 | Technic Axle 6Technic Axles | Black | 4× | |
 | 3707 | Technic Axle 8Technic Axles | Black | 2× | |
![Part 3895 Technic Brick 1 x 12 [11 Pin Holes] in Yellow](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/389524.jpg) | 3895 | Technic Brick 1 x 12 [11 Pin Holes]Technic Bricks | Yellow | 2× | |
![Part 3703 Technic Brick 1 x 16 [15 Pin Holes] in Black](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/370326.jpg) | 3703 | Technic Brick 1 x 16 [15 Pin Holes]Technic Bricks | Black | 2× | |
![Part 3700 Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] in Black](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/370026.jpg) | 3700 | Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole]Technic Bricks | Black | 4× | |
![Part 3700 Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] in Yellow](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/370024.jpg) | 3700 | Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole]Technic Bricks | Yellow | 8× | |
![Part 3701 Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] in Yellow](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/370124.jpg) | 3701 | Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes]Technic Bricks | Yellow | 4× | |
![Part 3894 Technic Brick 1 x 6 [5 Pin Holes] in Yellow](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/389424.jpg) | 3894 | Technic Brick 1 x 6 [5 Pin Holes]Technic Bricks | Yellow | 2× | |
![Part 3702 Technic Brick 1 x 8 [7 Pin Holes] in Black](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/370226.jpg) | 3702 | Technic Brick 1 x 8 [7 Pin Holes]Technic Bricks | Black | 2× | |
![Part 3702 Technic Brick 1 x 8 [7 Pin Holes] in Yellow](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/370224.jpg) | 3702 | Technic Brick 1 x 8 [7 Pin Holes]Technic Bricks | Yellow | 6× | |
 | 3713 | Technic BushTechnic Bushes | Light Gray | 10× | |
![Part 4265a Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed Type I [+ Opening] in Light Gray](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/ldraw/7/4265a.png) | 4265a | Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed Type I [+ Opening]Technic Bushes | Light Gray | 2× | |
 | 3651 | Technic Axle and Pin ConnectorTechnic Connectors | Light Gray | 4× | |
 | 4143 | Technic Gear 14 Tooth BevelTechnic Gears | Light Gray | 2× | |
 | 3650a | Technic Gear 24 Tooth Crown with Flat TeethTechnic Gears | Light Gray | 1× | |
![Part 3648a Technic Gear 24 Tooth [Old Style - Three Axle Holes] in Light Gray](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/ldraw/7/3648a.png) | 3648a | Technic Gear 24 Tooth [Old Style - Three Axle Holes]Technic Gears | Light Gray | 2× | |
 | 3647 | Technic Gear 8 ToothTechnic Gears | Light Gray | 5× | |
 | 3743 | Technic Gear Rack 1 x 4Technic Gears | Light Gray | 1× | |
 | 3749 | Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges LengthwiseTechnic Pins | Light Gray | 6× | |
 | 4459 | Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, without Center SlotsTechnic Pins | Black | 8× | |
 | 3673 | Technic Pin without Friction Ridges LengthwiseTechnic Pins | Light Gray | 8× | |
 | 4263 | Technic Plate 1 x 4 with Toothed EndsTechnic Special | Light Gray | 3× | |
 | 4262 | Technic Plate 1 x 6 with Toothed EndsTechnic Special | Light Gray | 3× | |
 | 4261 | Technic Steering ArmTechnic Steering, Suspension and Engine | Light Gray | 2× | |
 | 3069b | Tile 1 x 2 with GrooveTiles | Light Gray | 2× | |
 | 5102c50 | Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. 50L / 400mmTubes and Hoses | Light Gray | 1× | |
 | 5102c76 | Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. 76LTubes and Hoses | Black | 1× | |
![Part 4185 Technic Wedge Belt Wheel [aka Pulley] in Light Gray](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/4100502.jpg) | 4185 | Technic Wedge Belt Wheel [aka Pulley]Wheels and Tyres | Light Gray | 1× | |
 | 3634 | Tyre 43 x 11, 17 mm Inside DiameterWheels and Tyres | Black | 4× | |
 | 3482 | Wheel with Split Axle HoleWheels and Tyres | Light Gray | 4× |