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Recognise this distributer cap?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Herobi, Feb 28, 2007.

  1. Feb 28, 2007
    Herobi

    Herobi New Member

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    HI, I need a new distibuter cap and wires. My cj5 is swiss military and im not sure if its the same as a M38A2, or if its something the swiss put in as are a few other things on my jeep. there are no markings or tags on it, does it look familiar to anyone. View attachment 16550
     
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  2. Feb 28, 2007
    JeepsRcool

    JeepsRcool Member

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    never seen that before, but it looks as though it would be a type of waterproof dist.
     
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    1968Jeep

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    The 24 volt military waterproof distributor I have looks very similar, except the ignition coil is inside the housing - it looks like this one has an externally mounted coil.
    As far as I can tell the wires will be the same, but no idea where to get a cap.
    You could swap in a civilian type distributor and have a regular cap, wires and ignition coil - might be easier than finding replacement parts.
     
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  4. Feb 28, 2007
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Looks like a shielded adaptation on a 12-volt civilian distributor. I've heard of these, but never actually laid eyes on one. I would suggest that you post a message in the appropriate forum over on http://www.g503.com since those fellas are the gurus on military Jeeps. There is just a huge wealth of information to be had on the "G".
     
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  5. Feb 28, 2007
    kaiser_willys

    kaiser_willys Well-Known Member

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    i am no expert on military jeeps,but that definetaly is a water proof one,<educated guess try looking for a dist cap pre 24 volt in the military line> i know my 1951 m38a1 had the coil in the cap style mentioned earlier,give g503 a try thats there speciality,may even get your ques on tv
     
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