Steel Split Pin - Cotter Pin 1/8' x 1-1/4" Sold as a Set of 3 pcs GFK101-SetA

Steel Split pin  1/8' x 1-1/4"  Sold as a Set of 3 pcs   GFK101-SetA

General purpose Split pins... always good to have extra in your tool box!!

Steel Split pin  1/8' x 1-1/4"  Sold as a Set of 3 pcs   GFK101-SetA

You will receive 3 of these pins when you complete this purchase.

Specific use of this pin amongst others is as the Split pin GFK101. for Classic Mini Handbrake cable clevis pin.

But here is the Oh Wow moment......A more important use that is often overlooked is the securing of the throttle or accelerator linkages on many S.U  and Stromberg Zenith set ups. Time to replace that piece of tie wire or whatever else the previous Owner was using 

Plus this is a hell of a lot neater for the Concurs People!!

See The pictures and let us know if you agree!

For the Clevis pin set , see: CLZ409-SetA

Cotter Pin

A Split Pin or Cotter pin (commonly known as a split pin in the U.S. and parts of British English) is a metal fastener made from a single length of wire folded in half to form a U-shape with a looped or rounded head (the eye.)

How It Works

• Insertion: The two prongs (legs) are inserted through a pre-drilled transverse hole in a bolt, axle, shaft, or clevis pin.
• Locking: Once pushed through, the legs are bent apart (typically outward and around the fastener) to prevent the pin from backing out.
• Retention: It acts as a mechanical stop to keep components like castellated nuts from vibrating loose.

Common Types of Cotter Pins

• Split Cotter Pin: The traditional two-prong wire pin where the legs are manually bent apart after installation.
• Hairpin Cotter Pin (R-Clip): Shaped like the letter "R," this spring-steel clip snaps into place around a shaft or pin for fast removal and reusability.
• Self-Locking Cotter Pins: Variations like bow-tie or Rue Ring pins feature built-in latching mechanisms that lock without needing the prongs bent by hand.
• Common Applications

• Automotive & Machinery: Securing wheel bearings, axle nuts, and linkage pins.
• Bicycles & Engines: Holding pedal cranks or mechanical rods in alignment.
• Hardware & Towing: Locking hitch pins on trailers, farm equipment, and lawn mowers.