M38 12 volt batteries
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M38 12 volt batteries
Need to purchase two new 12 volt batteries for my M38, having trouble locating them. If anyone knows the brand name , manufacture
model #,phone number that would be a major help.
Regards
MG
model #,phone number that would be a major help.
Regards
MG
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Re: M38 12 volt batteries
2HN,, look up Star Electric and or Army Jeep Parts
1951 M38 #22936
1951 M100 DUNBAR
1953 M100 DUNBAR
M416B1
2- M762
MVPA #11788
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1951 M100 DUNBAR
1953 M100 DUNBAR
M416B1
2- M762
MVPA #11788
MVCC
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Re: M38 12 volt batteries
Yes the 2HNs are correct, but also cost more than gold. I just use the group 56 ones that cost $79 each. Slightly smaller, but they are enclosed in the boxes. I think group 22 might work too.
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Re: M38 12 volt batteries
51R is the go to battery, A touch smaller, but far higher cranking amps. I get mine at the Interstate Battery distribution warehouse. I get "blems". last time I paid $38 each. They are in all my Jeeps and all my Dodges. Have yet to have one wear out or go bad.
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Re: M38 12 volt batteries
That is the one; 51R; I couldn't think of the number. I got them from Farm and Fleet.
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Re: M38 12 volt batteries
see the post 12 down from Fil for group 51 brackets...they fit well if you go this route
1951 M38 #22936
1951 M100 DUNBAR
1953 M100 DUNBAR
M416B1
2- M762
MVPA #11788
MVCC
1951 M100 DUNBAR
1953 M100 DUNBAR
M416B1
2- M762
MVPA #11788
MVCC
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Re: M38 12 volt batteries
Have 51R brackets for sale.
$70.00 per pair plus $15.50 priority mail.
$70.00 per pair plus $15.50 priority mail.
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Re: M38 12 volt batteries
For those of you posting sources of batteries it would be a great help if you would provide a location, phone number, address, or URL. I've tried most of those mentioned and either they are out of stock (AJP) or can't be found (Farm and Fleet, Interstate Battery, Star Electric). I know I can get them from other sources but having all the information available would be very nice.
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Re: M38 12 volt batteries
52 M38 2X, '52 M37, '44 WC51, '42 WC 56/57, '50 CJ-V35(U), '42 GPW, '44 M3A1 Scout Car, 2010 M-Gator
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Re: M38 12 volt batteries
An you may want to consider using a AGM. I have had great luck, use a tender during the winter, they last for years. No acid to spill, do not seem to mind vibration and seem to be the trend in battery technology?
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Converto T-6, Nov 1943,
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1952 M-38, '52 M100
1962 M151 MUTT, '64 M416
MVPA 18646
1942 Willys MB, 1942 Ford GPW
Converto T-6, Nov 1943,
'44 MBT Trailers (2),
1952 M-38, '52 M100
1962 M151 MUTT, '64 M416
MVPA 18646
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