On Thu, 03 Feb 2005 04:46:49 GMT, "Peter Grey"
wrote:

So if I ask for a shear pin a good store will know what I'm talking about?
What is a shear pin made of?

The shear pins on my snow blower are 5/16 grade 5 bolts. my outboard
motor takes 3/16 brazing rod. A shear pin is made of whatever material
the designer feels will protect the mechanism from serious damage
while transmitting sufficient power to accomplish the intended task.
Gerry :-)}
London, Canada