[CR]Question about one-inch pitch block chain

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From: Stephen James <sj52@hotmail.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 21:57:32 +0000
Subject: [CR]Question about one-inch pitch block chain

Dear Listers,

I bought an inch-pitch chain made by diamond. However, it does not have the "C" clamp that usually secures the master link. Is this normal for Ame rican chains? I'd only used Wippermanns before. At any rate, what is th e exact size "C" connector that should be used? Or, alternatively, how would you suggest connecting a block chain in that situation? Yes, I ha ve heard about epoxying the outside of the master link. There's got to be a better way. Perhaps, the master link for another type of chain would b e usable.

Tia,
Steve James
Bx., NY