Re: Cotter Keys in crankcase

In Reply to: Cotter Keys in crankcase posted by Al on October 26, 2022 at 11:06:49:

The holes are there to allow any oil that leaks from the rear main seal of the engine or input shaft of the transmission to drain. The cotter pins were put in the holes with the idea that they will jiggle within the hole preventing them from plugging.

Mark

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