[DeTomaso] ZF safety wire label

[asajay at asajay.com]

I like the idea of a stamped metal tag similar to what you suggest.  I  
imagine it's a good idea to inspect it every now and then just to make  
sure it's still in good condition.

Asa Jay

Quoting Sean Korb <spkorb at gmail.com>:

> When I changed my cylinder heads and oil pan last year, I checked the
> ZF for safety wire.  It's a -1 model, so I suspected it might have
> been factory wired, but I felt uneasy about reliability so I cracked
> it open and confirmed my suspicions.
>
> Now that I know the ring gear is on to stay, what is the best way to
> indicate to the next owner (I assume 50 years from now) that the ring
> gear is safety wired?  I was thinking of writing on it with a black
> sharpie, but that sounds messy.  Maybe I should engrave a message
> somewhere?  Make a metal tag "Safety wire checked 09/08" and bolt it
> to the case? Or is it best to leave it as a mystery?
>
> sean
>
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