WTB, generator for a later MB

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WTB, generator for a later MB

Post by Lee Bishop » Mon Jul 18, 2022 1:09 pm

I have needed a generator for my 1944 MB for many years (I just keep it charged between drives with a trickle charger) and every time I've looked for a 'new' or rebuilt generator, I can never find one.
Does anyone have one? Of course I checked Ron's site first. Nada.
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Re: WTB, generator for a later MB

Post by Bart1015 » Mon Jul 18, 2022 2:05 pm

Where are you located? They are expensive to ship.

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Re: WTB, generator for a later MB

Post by Lee Bishop » Mon Jul 18, 2022 3:05 pm

Bart1015 wrote:
Mon Jul 18, 2022 2:05 pm
Where are you located? They are expensive to ship.
WA state, US of A.
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Re: WTB, generator for a later MB

Post by Adam » Tue Jul 19, 2022 7:12 am

Did u call Ron??? or email him? new or rebuilt is a big want, last rebuilts went for 500 bananas. they were true rebuilds with new coils and what not, not just shimmed and cleaned. call the guy in ca, also the dealer in TX.

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Re: WTB, generator for a later MB

Post by Lee Bishop » Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:14 am

Adam wrote:
Tue Jul 19, 2022 7:12 am
Did u call Ron??? or email him?
Ron is out. I'm planning on taking my MB to a shop to replace the wiring harness and do other stuff I'm not equipped/trained for, I guess I'll have him check out what's in there, maybe he can get it running.
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call the guy in ca, also the dealer in TX.
I have no earthly idea who you're referring to there.
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Re: WTB, generator for a later MB

Post by Adam » Tue Jul 19, 2022 9:17 am

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=328685&p=1912219&hi ... e#p1912219

It may be 2022, but let your fingers do the walking, remember that 1969 maybe

My cores are all sold, pending, cant help with a rebuilt or new one.

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Re: WTB, generator for a later MB

Post by Bart1015 » Tue Jul 19, 2022 9:47 am

Lee, I sent you a PM.

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Re: WTB, generator for a later MB

Post by OldJeepBob » Sat Sep 10, 2022 3:51 am

I have a freshly rebuilt Jenny from a '46-'48 CJ. I think you could use your case and swap the core?
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Re: WTB, generator for a later MB

Post by Bruce W » Sat Sep 10, 2022 7:28 am

I don’t think a CJ generator will work with an MB regulator. One is type “A” and the other is type “B”, I don’t remember which is which.
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Re: WTB, generator for a later MB

Post by Adam » Sat Sep 10, 2022 7:31 am

You may be able to switch a wire and make it work with the b circit,, genny is smaller in size and will require a new bottom mount that bolts to engine,, the jeep police will notice it, or gut your vr and put the smaller a circuit vr in it, or keep searching for a correct genny

there is a nos one on the auction site from the tx dealer for 500. did you call him to see if he has used and tested? I just bought gennys last week, going to test them and list them for $300 each, pretty much as is if they work.
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Re: WTB, generator for a later MB

Post by Lee Bishop » Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:02 pm

Adam wrote:
Sat Sep 10, 2022 7:31 am
there is a nos one on the auction site from the tx dealer for 500. did you call him to see if he has used and tested?
Do you have a link? I searched ePay and found ZERO generators for MBs/GPWs.
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Re: WTB, generator for a later MB

Post by pgcf » Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:06 am

Search for it as "G503 Generator", it pops up that way.

The tag is stamped GEG 5102C, the late war MB/GPW generator should be GEG 5101D. Usually the difference is not the generator, it is the pulley for the application. This may be for a Dodge, Studebaker, or postwar upgrade.

The date code shows it to be an October 1951 manufacture.

The pulley for the late war G503 is the SP484A (spacer type).

Call Brent Mullins and talk to him to confirm, he's the seller.

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Re: WTB, generator for a later MB

Post by Adam » Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:15 am

I C a 12Y for a date code,, that is dec 44, call them,,, they have had others to sell. who has the list for what this genny is really for?

This forum does not say no ebay sales soo heres the link

search for what it is willys jeep generator

https://www.ebay.com/itm/175384955794?h ... R6iVhfPmYA

Have you tried the dealer in CA too, he is on here often. and on FB

Did I not see a posting on here a month or 2 back for somebody rebuilding them

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Re: WTB, generator for a later MB

Post by pgcf » Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:12 am

Adam,

You're right on the Date, I had saved off his other one that had the 10F date code, that one appears to have sold.

Out of respect for Ron, I don't put other dealers' listings on his forum. I was just answering Lee's question about the link and whom to contact based on that inquiry.

To your point on the GEG 5102C application, I just wanted Lee to ask for his own peace of mind.

Thanks for pointing out the correct date.

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Re: WTB, generator for a later MB

Post by pgcf » Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:20 am

The application is a 6x6 or 6x4 Studebaker. The other one I found on line is NOS in the box but the front plate is larger than the body.

This one looks like a mis-tagged GEG 5101. The pulley would determine whether it was for a jeep or Dodge.

Again, I think the only difference is the pulley, check to make sure.

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