Ground engaging tools for earthworking implements and retainer therefor

In an earthworking implement adapted to normally engage the ground in a primary direction of travel, the improvement comprising:

• a tool mounting portion having an exterior surface with a first retainer pocket therein, said first pocket providing a first abutment surface facing in a direction substantially away from said primary direction of travel;
• a replaceable ground engaging tool having an interior surface positionable along said exterior surface of said mounting portion, said interior surface having a second retainer pocket therein positionable in alignment with said first retainer pocket of said mounting portion, said second pocket providing a second abutment surface disposed in a generally spaced, diametrically opposing relationship to said first abutment surface of said first retainer pocket;
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• an elongated retainer having a pair of opposite solid end portions, said retainer being positionable within said first and second retainer pockets wherein each of said end portions is oriented to abut both of said first and second abutment surfaces of both of said mounting portion and said tool, respectively, such that said end portions of said retainer restrict said tool from coming off said mounting portion in said direction of the primary direction of travel of said implement.