In a message dated 1/12/04 10:02:48 AM Pacific Standard Time,
bcschrader@yahoo.com writes:
> Cotter pins are
> not reused so there is no need to try and preserve the
> threads.
>
The exception to this are the very old, chrome, Italian cotters with cap
nuts. Pins as nice as these originals are unobtanium. It's well worth your while
to preserve them.
Stevan Thomas
Alameda, CA