1944 C-15A-Wire-5 Restoration

[Robert Bergeron]

Reference picture of the correct Canadian Chorehorse for the 2K1 box. When operated on the move from the generator compartment they are noisy because you can’t obviously bury the flex exhaust in the ground to damper the noise . The flex hose is seen in the illustration with the small pancake muffler for ground station use when you pull it out of the truck . I was fortunate enough to find two of them in good working order . Both were made in 1943 and are almost identical except for a few minor details , probably replacement parts . Both have their protective covers . Much less common than the later Post-war 30 Volts conversions . British models had protective cages like the Post-war version .

[Robert Bergeron]

Took these two identical parts off my second 2K1 box . The were riveted in place . They were on the right lower corner of the rear generator compartment external doors . The doors are in two sections and they move up to let fresh air in when the generators are running . They are both identical and marked : Pat 1936 other patents pending Canada . At the bottom of each door centered is a handle to help move it up and down . The handle abuts to the top of the opening . What is the function of this part ? The scew on top is functional and comes out when turned counterclockwise . ?

[Bob Carriere]

.....muffler/pipe readily available on Ebay from $50 to $75 + USD....... cast iron ball type or flatter disc shape like the military. Ear plugs 0.50 cents.

Cheers

[David Dunlop]

The remains you are wondering about, Robert, are standard wooden window sash locks. These were a common household item with the older vertical sliding windows.

You are missing the flip-over locking posts from them. In the lower position, they prevent the window from being raised. In the upper position, they keep it from falling shut.

Should still be readily available from dealers of antique window restorations and repairs.

David

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by David Dunlop

The remains you are wondering about, Robert, are standard wooden window sash locks. These were a common household item with the older vertical sliding windows.

You are missing the flip-over locking posts from them. In the lower position, they prevent the window from being raised. In the upper position, they keep it from falling shut.

Should still be readily available from dealers of antique window restorations and repairs.

David

That doesn't surprise me. Many CMP parts, especially those in wireless trucks, are simply things that were available in the commercial market at the time, and many of which you can still pick up today made by 'Stanley' at Canadian Tire. The HUW bin closures are regular barrel locks, The Fox engine access cover is a screen door hinge and the water can has two Stanley door pulls.