Not sure where you can get ss roller chain, but the number 40 is the size of
the pitch in 80 ths of an inch. Number 40 has a pitch of 40/80 or 1/2 inch.
There is also heavy duty roller chain, such as #80 HD.

"ray" wrote in message
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I don't know what to ask or search for. It's part of the steering
system which is a wheel/pedistal/cable arrangement. It has to be
stainless because it's a traditional boat with a compass on top of the
post. The original chain is a beautiful, precision made s.s. from
Germany but it's the wrong size. I got a steel replacement that says
"40" on it. I guess that's the pitch but now the compass doesn't work.
Any ideas what to ask for or where to look? Thanks.

Oh boy!
A clear cut happy ending.
Way to go

Brian Whatcott Altus OK

On Fri, 01 Sep 2006 23:42:50 -0700, ray wrote:

On Wed, 30 Aug 2006 19:57:06 -0400, "Garland Gray II"
wrote:

Not sure where you can get ss roller chain, but the number 40 is the size of
the pitch in 80 ths of an inch. Number 40 has a pitch of 40/80 or 1/2 inch.
There is also heavy duty roller chain, such as #80 HD.

Very useful, thank you.
I bought 3' of #40 s.s. from Fishery Supply in Seattle, WA. delivered
for $50. Everyone else wanted to bilk me for a 10' minimum and charge
$22.50 per foot.
The boat steers, the compass points north and another ten minute job
is done. Thanks all.


"ray" wrote in message
. ..
I don't know what to ask or search for. It's part of the steering
system which is a wheel/pedistal/cable arrangement. It has to be
stainless because it's a traditional boat with a compass on top of the
post. The original chain is a beautiful, precision made s.s. from
Germany but it's the wrong size. I got a steel replacement that says
"40" on it. I guess that's the pitch but now the compass doesn't work.
Any ideas what to ask for or where to look? Thanks.