ARMATURE STARTER 6 VOLTS

EARLY MBMBEARLY GPWGPW
Manual available
105,27 €
BTW: 18,27 €
SKU:  WOA1568
GTIN (EAN,ISBN): 17.5

WOA1568

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War Dept specs from the original Technical Manual — click to open

Starter Armature 6 Volt

Rotor/armature for 6V starter motor

Replacement armature (rotor) for 6 volt starter motors. The armature is the rotating core component of the starter motor and carries the windings which, together with the field coil, generate the electromagnetic field for driving the engine. Suitable for rebuilding original starter motors.

Voltage

6 Volt

Type

Armature/rotor

Application

Starter motor 6V

Type

New replacement part

Features

  • Replacement armature for 6V starter motors
  • For rebuilding and repairing starter motors
  • Includes rotor with windings and commutator
  • Suitable for standard 6V starter motors
  • Complete with fitted windings

★ Essential component for rebuilding original 6 volt starter motors. When replacing the armature, the carbon brushes must also be checked.

Installation notes

When replacing, always check the condition of the carbon brushes, bearings and commutator. The armature must be able to rotate freely without rubbing. After fitting, test for short circuits between windings and earth using a test lamp or multimeter.

Compatibility

Note: armatures for 6V and 12V systems may differ in wire thickness and number of windings. Use this component only in combination with the correct 6V field windings. Not suitable for high-torque 12V starter motors without modification of the field coil.

Historical context

Original 6V starter motors for WWII jeeps were manufactured by Auto-Lite (MZ-4113) and Prestolite. The armature is one of the most heavily stressed components and can last tens of thousands of starting cycles with proper maintenance.

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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 EARLY MB, MB, EARLY GPW, GPW

This part fits:

ModelYears
Military jeeps
Willys MB (early)1941, 1942
Willys MB1942, 1943, 1944, 1945
Ford GPW (early)1942
Ford GPW1942, 1943, 1944, 1945

📐 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
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