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Old 02-17-2015, 02:25 PM
asdf777 asdf777 is offline
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Default replacing clevis pin on a forestay

Not sure if it's visible in the picture, but the forestay toggle is pushing down on the cotter pin so that it's bent a little and makes me nervous.

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Would you switch the direction of the clevis pin or put in a shackle? The pin is 3/8". Does it make sense to put in a shackle of a smaller diameter? I have a Wichard 8mm HR shackle that should be stronger than a no-brand 3/8", but am afraid of a shock load of the pin hitting the chainplate in waves.

Thanks!
Gleb

Last edited by asdf777 : 04-14-2015 at 10:39 PM.
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