Will Dodge Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 What line or rope would have been outfitted on a Weasel? How long ? Diameter? I'm sure jute or hemp. Did both water and regular carry rope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) @Patrick TiptonThe ORD 9SNLG 179 that Patrick sent me states that an M29C Capstan rope is 3 strand 3/4inch (19mm) diameter 100feet(30.5metres) in length. There were two part numbers for the rope, one part number supersedes the other. The older parts manual lists a tow rope for the M29 1inch (25.4mm) diameter 20feet (6.1metres) Long with7/8inch(22.23mm) hooks. Edited March 27, 2021 by OZM29C Added more information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Dodge Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 Is that in one of the manuals? Thanks for the information! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Dodge Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 Anyone have a photo of original tow hooks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Dodge Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) Twisted Manila Rope Jute Rope (3/4 in x 50 ft) Natural Thick Hemp Rope for Crafts, Landscaping, Railings, Hammock, Home Decorating - - Amazon.com Twisted Manila Rope Jute Rope (3/4 in x 100 ft) Natural Thick Hemp Rope for Crafts, Nautical, Landscaping, Decorations, Hanging Swing - - Amazon.com Edited March 27, 2021 by Will Dodge link not working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Tipton Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Will - the ORD 9 is the master parts manual for the Weasel. There are two or three versions....a 1944 which has both the T15 (M28), M29 and M29C. Then there is a 1953 edition which just covers the M29/C. The other manuals are TM 9-772 Operator & Basic Maintenance and TM 9-1772 Rebuild Manual. Worth having - you can download them - I think they are in the articles section of this site, or we sell a bundle with all of them plus some other related information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Dodge Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 I have them I pirchased a couple of weeks ago. Lazy! Used to the TM not the ORD so when they said ORD I thought it was an add or? Thanks fo rthe help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Dodge Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 I found the rope mention in the ORD Manual but found nothing on the tow rope? Anyone have a photo of the proper hooks and rope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Dodge Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 On 3/27/2021 at 11:33 AM, Will Dodge said: Twisted Manila Rope Jute Rope (3/4 in x 50 ft) Natural Thick Hemp Rope for Crafts, Landscaping, Railings, Hammock, Home Decorating - - Amazon.com Twisted Manila Rope Jute Rope (3/4 in x 100 ft) Natural Thick Hemp Rope for Crafts, Nautical, Landscaping, Decorations, Hanging Swing - - Amazon.com This is 4 strand rope. Stronger than 3 supposedly. Do you think anyone will notice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Dodge Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 TM 9-772 page 19 has a drawing of the rope with hooks. Page 24 on pdf. I could not find exact hooks online. I ordered 4 strand 3/4 Manilla with two hooks and the thimbles. I'll post photos when finished. Any tips on zinc removal? I assume they were not zinc coated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M29 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 sand blast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Dodge Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 47 minutes ago, M29 said: sand blast Good idea! I have a bead blast cabinet!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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