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Beauford · 01-20-2017, 04:22 PM

Removed my front end. I had to cut bolts off as there was no retaining pin. I ordered a new kit and just want to know how the pin is installed. I see the cross cuts in bolts. Do you just slide it in between them?

Dave in MN · 01-20-2017, 04:31 PM

Yes, From the outside of the bell housing.
Good day!

Tom Wesenberg · 01-20-2017, 05:43 PM

When you install the 2 bolts, then the crosspin, push up and down on the two bolts to check for end play. Sometimes the bolts pockets get so worn that the bolts sink too far down and the crosspin can't hold the bolt slot from turning. This condition will also allow more slop on the spring loaded ball cap.

If the pockets are too worn, then just make some small diameter washers to fit under the bolt heads. The easiest thing to do is take washers that fit the shaft snugly and turn or grind the OD to the head diameter.

1955cj5 · 01-20-2017, 05:43 PM

This is how it looks from the inside.

Beauford · 01-20-2017, 05:51 PM

thanks, guys! I notice that pin has a hole in it from the vendors. does a cotter lock it in somewhere?

Tom Wesenberg · 01-20-2017, 06:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Beauford

thanks, guys! I notice that pin has a hole in it from the vendors. does a cotter lock it in somewhere?

Yes, run it through both sides of the bellhousing then cotter pin the hole.

Beauford · 01-20-2017, 06:04 PM

Cotter goes into pin (rod) and enters into? Sorry..

CarlG · 01-20-2017, 06:13 PM

The cotter pin goes in there just to keep the "pin" from creeping out of the bell housing.

Beauford · 01-20-2017, 06:27 PM

ok, gotcha! Thanks guys!

Mitch//pa · 01-20-2017, 08:18 PM

Dont forget the thick felt pad

01-20-2017, 04:22 PM	#1
Beauford Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: VA Posts: 569	Radius Cross pin Removed my front end. I had to cut bolts off as there was no retaining pin. I ordered a new kit and just want to know how the pin is installed. I see the cross cuts in bolts. Do you just slide it in between them?

01-20-2017, 04:31 PM	#2
Dave in MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jordan, MN Posts: 1,411	Re: Radius Cross pin Yes, From the outside of the bell housing. Good day!

01-20-2017, 05:43 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Radius Cross pin When you install the 2 bolts, then the crosspin, push up and down on the two bolts to check for end play. Sometimes the bolts pockets get so worn that the bolts sink too far down and the crosspin can't hold the bolt slot from turning. This condition will also allow more slop on the spring loaded ball cap. If the pockets are too worn, then just make some small diameter washers to fit under the bolt heads. The easiest thing to do is take washers that fit the shaft snugly and turn or grind the OD to the head diameter.

01-20-2017, 05:51 PM	#5
Beauford Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: VA Posts: 569	Re: Radius Cross pin thanks, guys! I notice that pin has a hole in it from the vendors. does a cotter lock it in somewhere?

01-20-2017, 06:04 PM	#7
Beauford Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: VA Posts: 569	Re: Radius Cross pin Cotter goes into pin (rod) and enters into? Sorry..

01-20-2017, 06:13 PM	#8
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Radius Cross pin The cotter pin goes in there just to keep the "pin" from creeping out of the bell housing. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

01-20-2017, 06:27 PM	#9
Beauford Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: VA Posts: 569	Re: Radius Cross pin ok, gotcha! Thanks guys!

01-20-2017, 08:18 PM	#10
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Radius Cross pin Dont forget the thick felt pad