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  1. NDT

    Winch cable tail chain?

    These Skookums turn up on ebay frequently. Maybe you can stop in at the factory and get a blem cheap?
    • NDT
    • Post #9
    • Forum: FMTV
  2. NDT

    Winch cable tail chain?

    Just had a light bulb moment. No hook is provided because the vehicle designer's intention was to have the winch operator ALWAYS use the snatch block with a 2 line pull, and attach the socket to the tow bar attachment point on the driver's side (see edit below). That way, the vehicle would...
    • NDT
    • Post #6
    • Forum: FMTV
  3. NDT

    Winch cable tail chain?

    I DO think it is a problem. I get that the pin in the spelter socket has to be removable, but why is no hook or chain provided in the BII? A snatch block is provided, S&S thought of that, but what was the poor soldier supposed to use to attach the cable to something???
    • NDT
    • Post #5
    • Forum: FMTV
  4. NDT

    Winch cable tail chain?

    Why do FMTVs never have a tailchain/hook on the end of the cable? Nothing of the sort is listed in the TMs either. I would be very curious why the Army accepted delivery from my favorite hometown contractor Stewart and Stevenson like this. What are you folks doing to solve the problem? I'm...
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    • Forum: FMTV
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