Ploughing engine rope

[single speed]

Many thanks for all your comments. Is there a way to work out whsy size rope the engine should have? I assume it's measure the rollers on the monkey head, but what if they are worn?

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[Proff]

Measure the drum depth (top to bottom) and divide it by the number of grooves in the drum, this will give you the rope diameter give or take. There may well be a little wear here and there to consider. The Fowler instructions for cable tackle is available from the Steam Plough club, very useful for the initial setting up of the coiling gear.