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Old 11-01-2019, 01:32 PM   #12
Tom Endy
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Default Re: Cotter pins

This is what can happen in a Model A differential if you neglect to install a cotter pin on the end of the drive shaft. The nut came loose and backed off until it hit the rotating carrier. The carrier cut the nut in half (see the two pieces in one of the photos) the nut pieces got between the ring and pinion and did a number on the pinion gear.

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