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I just realized I have highjacked this thread- I've been posting about the M49 ring which is NOT what this is about (duh).
I will start a new thread specifically about the M49.
Apologies!
I received a trolley for the M44 (M36?) ring; it was missing the four side wheels which are removed and reinstalled when removing/replacing the trolley, and it was missing two bottom wheels.
The wheels are actually common bearings.
I made four replacement bolts (out of 5/8" bolts, turned down...
I have downloaded a copy of TM 9-1005-245-14 manual from 1973.
The great thing about this edition is that, starting on page 9, there is a series of illustrations of the different models of the time!! Starting with the M36, there are eleven ring mounts shown.
If anyone wants a copy, contact me...
I would like a blueprint / drawing to machine the M49 ring and hardware. If anyone knows where to get a set of plans, please let me know. If anyone in So Cal has one I can copy, that would be OK too. Thanks -Ken