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bigcol
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 Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 5:54 am Post subject: Aftermarket distributor |
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Anybody know where to purchase a new 24volt aftermarket non-military distributor that is compatible with a 51 M38?
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wesk
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bigcol
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| Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Not for the M38. Are MB & GPW distributors compatible to the M38? |
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wesk
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| Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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The post WWII M series jeeps use the waterproof large housing distributor with a built in 24 volt coil. The WWII jeeps use a very small (in comparison) diameter 6 volt non water proof distributor with an external coil mounted on the block. So they do not easily interchange.
I find it hard to believe there are no sources in Australia for the stock 24 volt distributor.
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artificer
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These later models were not generally used by the services in Australia....there may have been a few that were trialled & left here, but the Austin Chump won out then they did not live up to expectations so they went with the LandRover.
Some MB/GPW's were still in service till the mid 60's as were the White Scout Cars & WLA Harleys by the hundreds....when they sold the bikes off for $250 a piece with <3000 miles!
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Scott21
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wesk
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bigcol
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| Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 4:01 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks Wes & others. Need to make more local enquiries. |
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