The metal clip over the front hub covers an oil port? I was wondering what that was doing there (on my '69 Sprite). Will have to look now, although honestly, I only spent 15 minutes lubing the hub the other night. Granted, I did not strip it down and wipe each ball off, but it was fast. [It also showed I already had pitting on at least one cone, unfortunately.]
If one uses the press on the cotters, what's the likelyhood of reusing the cotters? I understand, it's probably best to get some spare cotters; but if they press out nicely... Also, on the press, can you flip it over and press in the cotter too? That way it gets seated properly, and only requires a check after a few miles. I don't know about you, but I do a lot of standing once I get more than a mile from home.