
military to civilian plug wire adapters
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military to civilian plug wire adapters
I just figured out that there is some sort of adapter in my truck to convert civilian plug wires to screw onto the military distributor. Has anyone else seen something like this? They are machined steel and really seem to do the trick, they even seal up! Just curious if these were made by someone or if they were something that was sold for these trucks to "civilianize" them later on. Also would there be any interest in me making sets of these? I have access to a full machine shop and i could pop out a bunch of these fairly quickly. Heres some pictures of them, what do you think?


Re: military to civilian plug wire adapters
GOOD MORNING,
I for one would be interested in a set, depending on the price. i put about 1500 miles per year on my M, so I have not had an issue with the orig plugs yet. If I could use cevie plugs and save the set of steel plugs; that would work for me.
THANKS BOB LOKEYNYC@AOL.COM
I for one would be interested in a set, depending on the price. i put about 1500 miles per year on my M, so I have not had an issue with the orig plugs yet. If I could use cevie plugs and save the set of steel plugs; that would work for me.
THANKS BOB LOKEYNYC@AOL.COM
Re: military to civilian plug wire adapters
Yep, I would be interested also.
Are you able to fabricate the insulated parts also?
Are you able to fabricate the insulated parts also?
Stu
1952 Dodge M37 with 1952 M101 Trailer
MVT UK
SMVG Scotland
1952 Dodge M37 with 1952 M101 Trailer
MVT UK
SMVG Scotland
Re: military to civilian plug wire adapters
well see about the rubber boot. I will go see a buddie of mine who owns a napa store and steal his book for a little while. Ill find the rubber parts for them, ive actually seen them before but i cant remember for the life of me what on. Ill get a few sets made up as soon as i can!
Mike
Mike
Re: military to civilian plug wire adapters
The rubber pieces look like faucet washers. The metal piece looks like the connector on a cannon plug from a radio set. Not sayin' they are...just sayin' they look like...

"PER ARDUA AD ITER"
Re: military to civilian plug wire adapters
They look like aircraft magneto to plug wire parts. The red rubber parts look like the seal boots that go on Slick aircraft plug wires. Take them to your local small airport and show them to the mechanic and see what he can match up..
All in Air Force blue and black trim
1962 M37B1 rectangular window hardtop, converted to Hercules 4 cyl diesel-intercooled & turbo charged, 12V, disc brakes
1962 M116A1 Generator trailer
1962 M116A1 Pioneer tool trailer
1964 M101A1 3/4 ton trailer
1962 M37B1 rectangular window hardtop, converted to Hercules 4 cyl diesel-intercooled & turbo charged, 12V, disc brakes
1962 M116A1 Generator trailer
1962 M116A1 Pioneer tool trailer
1964 M101A1 3/4 ton trailer
Re: military to civilian plug wire adapters
Awesome! I knew i have seen something like that before! Ill run down and talk to the local FBO and see what he has to say about it. Thanks for the tip!DAP wrote:They look like aircraft magneto to plug wire parts. The red rubber parts look like the seal boots that go on Slick aircraft plug wires. Take them to your local small airport and show them to the mechanic and see what he can match up..
Re: military to civilian plug wire adapters
Here's a few examples of the common aircraft harness parts available.








Wes K
wsknettl@centurytel.net
54 M37, 66 M101, 45MB, 51 M38, 60 CJ5, 46 T3-C
MVPA 22099
Disclaimer: Any data posted is for general info only and may not be M37 specific or meet with the approval of some esteemed gurus.
wsknettl@centurytel.net
54 M37, 66 M101, 45MB, 51 M38, 60 CJ5, 46 T3-C
MVPA 22099
Disclaimer: Any data posted is for general info only and may not be M37 specific or meet with the approval of some esteemed gurus.