If you add shim stock keep in mind it would have to be of equivalent hardness to the cotter, and the pinching stresses will likely tear any shim of less than a certain thickness.
Depending on how much you're trying to alter the press depth of the cotter you might find that only a very thin shim will fit, and stresses are pretty high in this area.
David Snyder
Auburn, CA usa
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> I'm wondering if, as a temporary measure, one can use a shim such as a p
> iece of pop can to improve the fit of cotter pins. I have a pair that are
> very close to having the proper taper and they may even work but I want to
> be sure. I'm also looking for cotter pins that fit even better as a
> perman
> ent replacement.
>
> Paul Patzkowsky