WATERPROOF JEEP DISTRIBUTOR

1950 - 1968, M38, M38A1, M170 jeeps, NO EBAY or COMMERCIAL SALES.
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WATERPROOF JEEP DISTRIBUTOR

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Sep 15, 2016 8:21 am

Excellent condition, complete with Spark Plug Wires. The Wires are for the M-38 Engine and in excellent condition.
This was removed from a low time Gov't Rebuilt Late PE-95 that I disassembled for the near new engine, Includes GI AutoLite 24 Volt Coil. Bushing for shaft is tight, no side play on cam.

$270.00, Includes delivery & insurance via USPS Flat Rate Priority Large Box in USA Only.
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Re: WATERPROOF JEEP DISTRIBUTOR

Post by Joe Gopan » Sat Oct 29, 2016 1:52 pm

Have one more clean low hour PE-95 Distributor complete with Spark Plug Cables.
Same price as the previous one.
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
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LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
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Re: WATERPROOF JEEP DISTRIBUTOR

Post by Joe Gopan » Sat Nov 19, 2016 7:16 pm

Make your M-38/M-38A1 purr. Includes M-38 length wires, with coil. Shaft is in spec.
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2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
7 MIL SPEC MAINTAINED MV'S
COL. BRUNO BROOKS (ARMY MOTORS) IS MY HERO

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Re: WATERPROOF JEEP DISTRIBUTOR

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Jan 06, 2017 2:26 pm

Have another of the above Distributors available. Super Clean, Low Hours from Gov't Rebuilt PE-95 with M-38 Spark Plug Wires. 6 Volt Coil still installed.
$240.00 via Insured USPS Flat Rate in USA Only. Distributor is very clean. Includes Serviceable GI Issue 24 Volt AutoLite Coil.
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2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
7 MIL SPEC MAINTAINED MV'S
COL. BRUNO BROOKS (ARMY MOTORS) IS MY HERO

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Re: WATERPROOF JEEP DISTRIBUTOR

Post by Joe Gopan » Sat Oct 21, 2017 11:58 pm

Includes hard to find serviceable OEM 24 Volt Coil. 24 Volt Auto Lite coils not sold separately as I only have a limited supply of OEM spares.
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
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Re: WATERPROOF JEEP DISTRIBUTOR

Post by mdainsd » Fri Oct 27, 2017 1:47 pm

Ben.

Im looking for the early distributor IAU4004UT for an M38. This is the one without the filter. Hopefully I can find one with the firewall mounted filter and the cable that connects the two.

Do you have one perhaps?
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Re: WATERPROOF JEEP DISTRIBUTOR

Post by Radtech » Fri Oct 27, 2017 3:50 pm

You can always find the fire wall filter and cable on ebay but the distributors are extremely rare.It took me forever to find one for my 1950 M38 number 10675.

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Re: WATERPROOF JEEP DISTRIBUTOR

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Oct 27, 2017 4:45 pm

Those earl Firewall Filters were problematic and did not have as reliable a service life as the later filters that were in the distributor. Keep a tow chain handy. :wink:
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Re: WATERPROOF JEEP DISTRIBUTOR

Post by mdainsd » Sat Oct 28, 2017 12:27 pm

Well since I have no plans on running any radio gear, even a dead filter works for me. I'll gut it if necessary...
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Re: WATERPROOF JEEP DISTRIBUTOR

Post by Joe Gopan » Sat Oct 28, 2017 3:09 pm

When the filter fails, the Jeep stops, it is wired in series with #12 Circuit.
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
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Re: WATERPROOF JEEP DISTRIBUTOR

Post by Radtech » Sat Oct 28, 2017 8:50 pm

You can pull the connectors and drill it through and run a wire through solder in the connectors and put it back together.I keep a connector that I made just in case to tie the in and out connectors together if there is ever a problem on the road.Even the late type capacitors can fail.Unfortunately if the late type capacitor fails you are dead in the water unless you carry a spare.

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Re: WATERPROOF JEEP DISTRIBUTOR

Post by Joe Gopan » Mon Feb 05, 2018 1:58 pm

Have one more Water Proof Distributor as removed from Gov't Rebuilt unit. Bearing is tight as new complete with M-38 spark plug wires and GI Issue Auto Lite 24 Volt Coil.
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
7 MIL SPEC MAINTAINED MV'S
COL. BRUNO BROOKS (ARMY MOTORS) IS MY HERO

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Re: WATERPROOF JEEP DISTRIBUTOR

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:52 am

Have one more available.
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
7 MIL SPEC MAINTAINED MV'S
COL. BRUNO BROOKS (ARMY MOTORS) IS MY HERO


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