How To Install Cotter Pin

Then Using Pliers Bend The Legs Of The Pin Outwards.

If you used a bolt with a predrilled hole, make sure that you line it up with the opening in the slats of the castle nut. About press copyright contact us creators advertise developers terms privacy policy & safety how youtube works test new features press copyright contact us creators. Secure the cotter pin by spreading the prongs in.

After Losing A Bucket Pivot Pin, I Decided To Upgrade My Standard Cotter Pins To The Hairpin Style Cotters.

Ever wondered how far you should spread the legs on a cotter pin? It helps to prevent slipping nuts and falling off parts. A cotter pin is a simple fastener that’s used to secure a bolt in place.

Installing A Cotter Pin Is A Relatively Simple Process.

The cotter pin loop should be touched by the looped end of the cotter pin before it is inserted through. In this video, one of our resident fastener specialists talks about castle nuts. Insert the cotter pin in the bolt hole.

I Do A Destructive Test On Cotter Pin Legs And Bend Them Until They Break!

Optional, drill a hole in the bolt. I posted a link to a picture in both of my previous posts in this thread. Put the castle nut onto the bolt and screw it into place.

Bob Both Explains And Demonstrates How Castle Nuts Are Used Alongside Cotter.

First align the pin with the holes in the parts to be joined. I ended up installing it by inserting the straight end through the stud with the bent end above the stud. `~~~~~help support the channel below~~~~~subscri.