Best clevis pin retaining method?

[mrrlyoung]

Our LX2610/FEL/snowblower has a lot of 'pins', from small to large. They are retained by cotter pins or bigger pins with two types of spring retaining mechanism. Is the full circle retaining ring better that the D shaped ones?

 

[PHPaul]

I suspect that'd be a wash. The important thing is to get GOOD lynch pins (another name for what you describe).

"Good" is determined by the strength of the spring latch. Tractor Supply sells two grades and the cheap one - unsurprisingly - is junk with a weak spring that pops open if you look at it cross-eyed.

If the spring doesn't snap shut with enough force to raise a blood-blister when (not if...) you have your finger in the wrong place, it's not strong enough.

The "D" style depends on the stirrup - or maybe the right term is bail - being strong enough to snap over the end of the pin with authority. Again, if it doesn't take significant effort to pop it over, it's not strong enough.

 

[mrrlyoung]

Thanks. I might start using a safety wire as well.

 

[jimh406]

I don't know which are better, but I suggest carrying extras and check anything that uses them regularly. Also, think about how to get by or reconnect if you lose one. Yep, it's happened to me.

 

[rc51stierhoff]

IMO all the above make great stocking stuffers. Cotter pins, lynch pins, clevis pins, clevis and even bushings and lower link pins. Put em in the tool box and you can go tractoring happily ever after.

 

[The Evil Twin]

I'm partial to lynch pins myself. No particular reason. They have never failed me.
If you are super concerned about them coming off, use a bolt and nylon locking nut.

 

[mrrlyoung]

Do you mean the round ones, are you referring to both styles--round and D shaped? For no good reason I kinda like the D style, but I'm not about to go out and replace what I have.

 

[Tarmy]

I use these, the one on the right,of the left hitch pin set up, on my dock and stuff where losing them is an issue. There are a couple versions with those tails, but I found these work well.

 

[mrrlyoung]

Never seen those pins with the extra bend in them. Interesting.

 

[Tarmy]

Never seen those pins with the extra bend in them. Interesting.

We have wave runner docks that get beaten on that are attached with stainless pins. The normal end clips get out in a week or two…with that twisted end I have never lost one in years.

 

[The Evil Twin]

You could go all out and get these. Then drop a lynch pin in the end. And safety wire the lynch pin

 

[Runs With Scissors]

I think the term "good' is relative to the task.

So any of the above would probably work for snow blowing.

But (and there is always a "but") If you use "lynch pins" on your "bucket retaining pin" for your BH-77, That lynch pin will be "off faster than a prom dress".

I have tried everything and only a bolt and Nylock nut seem to work for that task.

 

[mrrlyoung]

I think the term "good' is relative to the task.

So any of the above would probably work for snow blowing.

But (and there is always a "but") If you use "lynch pins" on your "bucket retaining pin" for your BH-77, That lynch pin will be "off faster than a prom dress".

I have tried everything and only a bolt and Nylock nut seem to work for that task.

Thanks! I'll check that out.

 

[William1]

Some simply use a split key ring.

 

[mrrlyoung]

Some simply use a split key ring.
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Clever, even if just an emergency backup.

 

[DustyRusty]

I think the term "good' is relative to the task.

So any of the above would probably work for snow blowing.

But (and there is always a "but") If you use "lynch pins" on your "bucket retaining pin" for your BH-77,

I have tried everything and only a bolt and Nylock nut seem to work for that task.

You know how to keep that prom dress on her? Marry her!!!

 

[Vlach7]

HF has some good cheap multi type pin boxes which are good to keep in your toolbox for an emergency.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

WELD THEM IN PLACE!