KIT REGULATOR TRANSISTOR 24V M201

M201
Manual available
201,77 €
BTW: 35,02 €
SKU:  WOA1409E
GTIN (EAN,ISBN): 7.2
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Transistor regulator kit 24V M201

Electronic conversion kit for original regulator housing

Electronic voltage regulator conversion kit for the Hotchkiss M201 with 24 volt dynamo system. This transistor kit replaces the often problematic mechanical internals of the original regulator and fits directly into the existing regulator housing, allowing the vehicle to maintain a completely original appearance from the outside.

Type

Electronic conversion kit

Voltage

24 Volt

Vehicle

Hotchkiss M201

Application

Replacement of mechanical regulator internals

Features

  • Transistor technology for reliable voltage regulation
  • Fits in original rectangular regulator housing (Marchal or Paris-Rhone)
  • Maintenance-free after fitting
  • Completely original appearance preserved
  • Compatible with original 24V dynamo as fitted from factory

★ Modern upgrade that replaces the often problematic mechanical contacts with reliable solid-state electronics, whilst retaining the original housing for authentic presentation.

Application

Suitable for Hotchkiss M201 jeeps equipped with 24 volt charging system. The French M201 was produced by Hotchkiss from the early 1960s with Paris-Rhone dynamo and regulator. For ERGM-rebuilt examples (converted from 6V/12V to 24V), the Marchal system (SBP manufacture) was used. These are both large rectangular regulator models.

Installation notes

The electronic circuit board fits directly into the original regulator housing. Connects to existing wiring (ARM, FIELD, BATT terminals). IMPORTANT: This kit is designed for the large rectangular regulator housing as used on M201 24V systems, NOT compatible with square regulator housings. Verify that you have the original dynamo as fitted from factory before installing this kit.

Compatibility

Compatible with M201 with original 24V dynamo and large rectangular regulator housing (Marchal BPR24 or Paris-Rhone equivalent). NOT suitable for square regulator housing. NOT compatible with alternator systems. Only for dynamo as originally fitted on M201.

Historical context

The Hotchkiss M201 was produced in France from 1961 as the successor to the American Willys MB/Ford GPW. For military use, a 24 volt electrical system with screened ignition was employed, in which two 12V batteries were connected in series. This heavier-duty system was more reliable under combat conditions and compatible with radio equipment.

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Restoration part — not a ready-to-fit product

This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.

Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.

COMPATIBLE_MODELS M201

This part fits:

ModelYears
Military jeeps
Hotchkiss M2011956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966

📐 Diagrams & technical drawings

From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)

Electrical System — Wiring, Distributor, Generator, Regulator, Starter
Electrical System — Wiring, Distributor, Generator, Regulator, Starter
Page 58–72