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    Parts Illustration above shows only 1 pin. Which is correct for those
    models that have the rubber biscuit clutch.

    Certain models did not have the clutch. They used a shar pin in the
    rear hole in the prop shaft and a short pin in the impeller drive hub
    that was held in by a circular spring in the groove around the
    impeller drive hub or eccentric cam.

    Note that the clutch can be left out and a sheer pin used
    on all models IF a short pin and spring are used to drive hub or cam
    That requires the spring to retain the pin.

    Simple ingenious either or design provided all the right parts are
    in place. It is worth noting that prop shaft is same for all modes
    from `940 K1 thrue WG4…regardless of brand, single or twin, clutch
    or shear pin or whichever water pump.

    Louis

    Note: the 1940 16 square hole water pump had a more complex way
    to drive and retain the water pump oscillator cam. Used same prop shaft. 1941 7 slit design was modified as above. Propeller was
    changed to allow for either clutch or shear pin drive..

    • This reply was modified 5 years, 9 months ago by green-thumbs.