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Eades Member
Joined: Jul 10, 2018 Posts: 97 Location: Western Washington
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 5:32 pm Post subject: Voltage Regulator Frame Bracket |
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My voltage regulator bracket and battery tray were cut off by the previous owner who also converted to 12 volt. I am starting the restoration process piece by piece I am adding back. I ordered a regulator bracket since my shop metal work supplies are currently limited. It looks like nice quality but I am unsure of the fit. I have researched pictures of the frame and brackets and it is inconclusive to me whether there should be such a rake. The pictures are usually of limited perspective and I can't tell. Here are some pictures of the bracket in place. Thank you for your feedback on whether it fits correctly.
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16250 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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You really should load a permanent signature element to your profile IE:
Quote: | Rick, 1951 M38 & 1967 M715 |
Then we will always be aware which model jeep you are asking about should you forget to help us with model at the beginning of your post.
Yes it has a very slight uphill tilt forward.
You are holding your new support bracket about 2" too far forward. I would first locate the new battery tray and it's support legs before planting the regulator support
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An alternative for a correct stock M38 battery tray would be a CJ3A battery tray that is shortened so the forward battery box will fit correctly under the hood. Also a Brazilian member had a friend fabricate a new one for him that turned out quite well.
There have been a few posts on this topic over the years and I have provided measurement photos several times from my old photo account but that account died about 7 years ago and I need to reload them in my Mjeeps album.
I will be very surprised if you can't find a photo to help you index your regulator support correctly in my Voltage Regulator Support Album:
http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=album609&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php
Another way to get answers is search for old posts on this topic. Here's an example of what a search will yield: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=11859#11859 _________________ 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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Eades Member
Joined: Jul 10, 2018 Posts: 97 Location: Western Washington
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 5:51 am Post subject: |
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In fact where I'm holding it is the exact spot I just ground off the remainder of the old bracket. Someone cut it off with a torch. |
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mdainsd Member
Joined: Oct 20, 2017 Posts: 444
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 7:27 am Post subject: |
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For the battery bracket. I used a CJ-2 battery mount. it is low like the M38. Just barely high enough to clear the top of the shock absorber. I only had to grind off two rivets that attached a small piece at the rear that was there to stop the battery from sliding back. The M38 battery box to CJ-2A bracket is perfect! _________________ '52 Dodge M37, '42 GPW, '48 FrankenJeep CJ2A/M38, '50 CJV-35(U), '51 M38, '42 WC-57 Command Car, '44 WC-51 Weapons , (2) M1941 Sperry 60" Anti-Aircraft Searchlights, John Deere M-gator, '44 White M3A1 Scout Car |
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Eades Member
Joined: Jul 10, 2018 Posts: 97 Location: Western Washington
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 7:43 am Post subject: |
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I appreciate the information about the 2A battery tray. I have access, and I'll probably buy it, and M38 frame that still has it. I take it off and reinstall on mine. Then I need to find someone that needs a frame! _________________ Rick Eades
1951 M38 & 1967 M715
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wesk Site Administrator
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Eades Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 9:25 am Post subject: |
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Granted Wes. I will take another when I get home. Thank you _________________ Rick Eades
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Eades Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 9:56 am Post subject: |
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A photo and measurement of original location.
_________________ Rick Eades
1951 M38 & 1967 M715 |
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Eades Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 10:16 am Post subject: |
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Thanks. I just needed to upload it. My worry is that the bracket I received slopes too greatly to the rear. I have the tub off (never been on since I purchased it) and I do see that the regulator (I have old style) needs to clear air cleaner. So I perceive the downward tilt to be appropriate but to what degree is my concern. I purchased the part from overseas. _________________ Rick Eades
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Eades Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 9:28 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you those are great shots. Looks similar the way this fits.
_________________ Rick Eades
1951 M38 & 1967 M715 |
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Ryan_Miller Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 03, 2005 Posts: 1634 Location: Kansas
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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I think you may need to add some length to the rear leg on that bracket. Will have to look at mine tonight. _________________ Ryan Miller
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Eades Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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I am at that distance Wes. Thanks for all of the helpful pictures. I took a couple of pictures with the splashguard in place last night and will post pics soon. _________________ Rick Eades
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