Cotter pin in oil pan

[Tinker]

Originally Posted by JM 35 Sedan

Old Henry knew what he was doing. He would never have wasted a cotter pin.

When I started rebuilding my first flathead I saw that cotter pin and thought to myself "what kind of ill boggered job is this?". Then later finding out what it was for.

Have to admire all simple mechanical additions. Today there would be an electric/computer sensor that when faulty would cost $200 for the part. Cotter pin/1 part .50cents.