CMP towing chain and wire rope

[Michael R.]

Originally Posted by David Dunlop

Hi Michael.

I notice another variation in the photos in this thread.

The ‘rope’ end of the chains in the initial photo end with a single heavy duty link. In the photos of the vehicle kit, these ends have an additional, heavy duty circular link added.

Would this be a manufacturers variation, or perhaps reflect what type of vehicle for which the chain was intended?

David

Hallo David
I cannot answer your question regards manufacture variation. If you are referring to the image in post #1, I suspect it is post-war modified. It appears sections are missing, and two alternate shape clevis introduced.

The wire rope/clevis/chain/hook assemblies on the universal carrier are found with fourteen (14) small links, and that large ring you perhaps reference? The clevis are straight side “U” shape: unlike the “horseshoe” shape shown in Post #1.

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