29-11-2021, 09:45 PM
Hi jonE.
You can fit them wrong way round.
But there are 2 reasons you shouldn't.
First, is if fitted the correct way round. There is a machined flat area for the nut and lock washer to sit square on.
Second, " try getting one out again when it's in wrong way around" there is a strengthening web in the way. So you cant get a drift on the thread straight. I've been there a few times. And when the slip cotter is really stuck fast, and bending wilst you are hitting it. Trust me you will wish you had the idiots name and number who fitted it. So you can go kick him in the nuts.
Tony.
You can fit them wrong way round.
But there are 2 reasons you shouldn't.
First, is if fitted the correct way round. There is a machined flat area for the nut and lock washer to sit square on.
Second, " try getting one out again when it's in wrong way around" there is a strengthening web in the way. So you cant get a drift on the thread straight. I've been there a few times. And when the slip cotter is really stuck fast, and bending wilst you are hitting it. Trust me you will wish you had the idiots name and number who fitted it. So you can go kick him in the nuts.
Tony.