Hi Don,
the cotter pin on a N-type I measured
is 2" and 1/16" long including the thread.
It is fitted that way, that the nut is in front of the axle.
The head of the cotter-pin projects the axle at the rear
about 10 mm, and acts as steering-lock when it comes
in contact with a bolt which is fitted to the steering knuckle.
This bolt is adjustable and has a locknut.
Sometimes the nut of the cotter pin reaches the end of the
thread before the pin squeezes the king pin tightly.
In that case the thread needs to be extended.
When the bore for the cotter pin is worn-out, it mostly is the
quickest to fabricate a special new one with the right dimensions.
Gerhard Maier
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From: owner-mg-mmm@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mg-mmm@autox.team.net]On
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Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2002 11:16 PM
To: mg-mmm@autox.team.net
Subject: Cotter pin for steering knuckle king pin - PA
Gentlemen,
All this time I've been way short on bits & pieces. Now, I have too many
parts!
I have two new sets of cotter pins used to secure the king pins (MG Service
parts list # MG374/1). They are identical except ... one set is 2-3/8" long
and appear to be cad coated. The second set appears to be mild steel 2.0"
long. Anyone have a set they can measure? Does it make a difference?
Why are they threaded on one end? Is that simply to help draw down for a
tight fit or ... does something else attach?
Thanks,
Don B.
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