Cotter Rings

Dennis W. Farrell (dfarrell@ridgecrest.ca.us)
Thu, 13 May 1999 10:07:17 -0700


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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I've seen postings on both the Potter and the Montgomery lists about cotter
rings coming out of clevis pins and turnbuckles. I've never had that
experience, and don't quite see how it could happen. For those of you have
had or are familiar with them coming loose, could you post what you know of
the incidents. In particular, is there any difference between the plain
cotter rings and the ones which have the end slightly bent inward for ease
of installation and removal. Is there any apparent relationship between the
size of the clevis pin or turnbuckle, the through-hole, and the cotter ring?

"Inquiring Minds Want To Know"

-- dwf
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