Bolt for tapered pin?

[KnuckleDragger]

After overhauling the slip clutches on my bat wing mower, I was unable to salvage one of the threaded tapered pins that attaches the wing driveshaft to the center gearbox. Replacements are in the neighborhood of $28. Can I get by with a standard bolt for a mowing session or two?

 

[chjr69]

Hello as for your question {you can if you want to} but replacing the drive shat and or yolk will cost more than the $28 pin. If I recall the pin is tapered to only go in one way, it pulls every thing tight together. If you think a bolt will hold it tight give it a try but check it after the first or second mowing.
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