the mystery split pin
Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 11:44 pm
What does the split pin in the bottom of the bellhousing do? Except maybe rattling.
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the mystery split pin
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Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 11:46 pm
It blocks the hole to stop the earthworms from tunnelling up into the clutch.
Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 11:47 pm
Is that after it's stood in a garden for 12 years???
Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 11:47 pm
jut to keep out the dirt... wise man Ray
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 7:57 am
Well actually, it's meant to rattle!
That's how it keeps the hole clear.
That's how it keeps the hole clear.
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 11:57 am
But what, specifically, is the hole for? Oil egress?
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 12:05 pm
Aha - from 'Mechanical'
Cam wrote:It's a crude method of stopping large bits finding their way from the road into the bell-housing while leaving the hole open to let the oil out. Seems to work OK. I had to drill a hole in the Ford bell-housing and fit a split-pin for the same reason.
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 12:12 pm
What! 
A crude mechanical bodge! ....On a Minor
I don't believe it
A crude mechanical bodge! ....On a Minor
I don't believe it
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 4:41 pm
A hole with true Minor spirit then!
split pin
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 5:14 pm
Yes, a perfect example of the 'Minor' philosophy, as simple as it could be and
does the job perfectly.
does the job perfectly.
Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 7:54 pm
i never heard of one failing 