CMP towing chain and wire rope

[Michael R.]

Originally Posted by m606paz

I need your help! Can tell me the length of the chain a wire section?
Thanks in advance!

I cannot tell you the lengths at the moment, but suggest the fourteen standard links within the chain assembly was issued with Canadian production universal carriers.

Dominion Cable.

[Mike Gurr]

I will be at my Carrier tomorrow, if no one else beats me to it I will measure mine.

[m606paz]

Thank you Mike for your help!

[Michael R.]

Originally Posted by m606paz

Thank you Mike for your help!

The number of small links assists identifying if it was issued for Canadian production universal carriers or CMP series vehicles.
Is the wire rope for u. c.’s a larger diameter ? I believe it is.

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[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

[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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[m606paz]

Mike
The lengths that you indicate me are of great help, since I can identify some ropes that a surplus dealer has for sale nearby.
According to this seller they are from Carrier T16E2 or CMP.
They are with some wear, but to hang from the bumper, it will be enough.
Thanks again for your help, I'll keep you posted on what I find at this surplus dealer.
Regards

[rob love]

Originally Posted by Michael R.

The number of small links assists identifying if it was issued for Canadian production universal carriers or CMP series vehicles.
Is the wire rope for u. c.’s a larger diameter ? I believe it is.

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The wire ropes are the same lengths, but the carrier rope is a larger diameter. I have seen some lighter rings and D rings as well, but the part manuals ought to cover if they are the same items or not.

I have examples of the rope for both the carrier and the CMP. I am hoping to be in the shed for a few minutes tomorrow to rescue the snowblower, but no promises.

[Mike Gurr]

Hi Mariano, My tow rope/chain is the same as in the picture from Michael R with the large round ring on the end of the chain. From the top of the hook to the far end of the ring is 41", the wire rope from the tip of each eye is 97" and each shackle joining the rope to the chain is 5" long. Hope this helps.