Fly wheel

[Toml]

In the bottom center of the fly wheel cover I noticed something sticking out. It turned out to be a cotter pin, as best I can figure it is used to keep dirt out. And I found a listing in Brattons for this item 3/16 x 1 inch cotter pin. My question is am I correct, or is the reactor going critical due to the loss of the pin? Thank you in advance. Tom

 

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Yes, that is what that pin is for. Loss of the pin would only concern me if it is still up in the flywheel housing loose.

 

[Bill Goddard]

The pin is supposed to rattle around in the hole and keep it open so dirt and oil will not plug it. That allows oil to drip out ,if there is any, and not get on the clutch. annn that's the truth!!! Bill G