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Brumbach Member
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Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 4:03 pm Post subject: Generator mounting |
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My mounting bracket has a metal bushing installed in lieu of rubber. It's in good shape, i.e., not pitted or scored. The engine plate has an orifice that will accommodate installation of the second bushing - presently missing. My question: Since I have a metal bushing installed should I replace it with a rubber bushing. Looking at a photo of Wes's, it shows the use of two rubber bushings ; one in the mounting bracket and the other in the orifice in the front engine plate. Thanks in advance. |
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wesk Site Administrator
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 4:19 am Post subject: |
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wesk wrote: | Willys used two rubber bushings and I suggest you stay with the correct arrangement of 2 rubber bushings 7375175. | I'll take a photo of the metal bushing installed before I change it out. It's not a bubba job. Looks professional. Wonder why someone would go to such lengths to avoid using the correct part? BTW, this is a series 2 L134. Thanks for the advice. |
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 8:55 am Post subject: |
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The M38 and M38A1 used a front engine plate and rear generator mount that differed significantly from the CJ's. Big deal was the military 24V generator was twice as heavy as the CJ's 6 & 12V generators.
I think you are setting yourself up for a harmonics issue trying to mount that heavy generator at the front with a soft rubber shock mount and the rear with a solid bushing. _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php |
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skyjeep50 Member
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 10:23 am Post subject: |
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The rubber bushings eventually deteriorate over time like all things rubber but because they are a "military" part, and are not readily available from a civvy Jeep parts dealer - bubba stuck in a make-do part. The proper bushings are available from military parts dealers. They are a bit of a chore to insert, use some grease and warming them in hot water helps pliability. I replaced mine in the M38 about 5 years ago - still like new. _________________ 1951 M38 |
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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wesk wrote: | The M38 and M38A1 used a front engine plate and rear generator mount that differed significantly from the CJ's. Big deal was the military 24V generator was twice as heavy as the CJ's 6 & 12V generators.
I think you are setting yourself up for a harmonics issue trying to mount that heavy generator at the front with a soft rubber shock mount and the rear with a solid bushing. |
I've installed both rubber bushing now so it is as it's suppose to be. I still haven't got the hang of moving pictures from my photo journal but you can see the metal bushing that I was speaking of if you take a peek. If it was a bubba fabrication, it was a good one. The jeep came from DRMO, passing hands from Army to Marine Corps. I purchased it in the late 60's or early 70's and drove it until I shipped out to Okinawa in 1978. It's been setting in a shed ever since. The metal bushing didn't give me any problems but I'll admit I didn't drive the M38 more than a few thousand miles annually. Possibly I was lucky. As for the heavy generator, what I'm really setting myself up for is a hernia when I try to mount it tomorrow. Should've tackled this project when my sons were still living at home. |
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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No hernia! Generator has been installed. A fat man once told a group of us young bucks "If you want to know how to do something the easy way, ask a fat man." Being a bit out of shape, I found a work-around. The old fat man would be proud of me. |
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Zukeran-also called Camp Foster. |
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Spent a lot of time at Kadena clubs. Best on the island. |
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RonD2 Member
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I have historical reference calling the Kadena clubs in that time frame nicely upholstered sewers. Of course, that was right before they threw the Marines out of them.
Dang...did I say that out loud?
I first landed in Japan at Iwakuni in 1973 and it weren't much different. _________________ Ron D.
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1951 M100 Dunbar Kapple 01169903 dod 5-51
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