DISTRIBUTOR ABG M201 24 VOLTS
ABG63420
24-volt distributor for Hotchkiss M201 with waterproof ignition
Shielded ignition distributor type ABG
Waterproof ignition distributor for the 24-volt system of the Hotchkiss M201. This shielded distributor features an internal coil and was adopted by the French Army from 1960 onwards for electromagnetic interference suppression and protection during fording operations.
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Voltage 24 volt |
Ignition type Waterproof, shielded |
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Vehicle Hotchkiss M201 |
Specification Complete with internal coil |
Features
- 24-volt waterproof ignition distributor
- Fully shielded ignition design
- Internal coil integrated in distributor housing
- Ventilation tubes for coil cooling
- Designed for NATO radio interference suppression
★ Original French military specification for optimal reliability in extreme conditions. Waterproof design for protection during fording operations.
Application
Specifically developed for the Hotchkiss M201 with 24-volt electrical system, as used by the French Army from 1960 onwards. Fits M201 vehicles equipped with 24-volt NATO radio installation and shielded ignition.
Installation notes
Ensure that the upper and lower ventilation tubes on the distributor are correctly connected to prevent overheating of the internal coil. The distributor contains points and a condenser that require periodic maintenance.
Compatibility
ONLY suitable for Hotchkiss M201 with 24-volt system. NOT compatible with 6-volt Willys MB, Ford GPW or early M201 models. NOT compatible with civilian CJ models operating on 6 or 12 volts.
Historical context
From 1960 onwards, the French Army switched to a 24-volt electrical system for the M201, with waterproof shielded ignition for protection during fording operations and electromagnetic interference suppression for radio equipment according to NATO specifications.
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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.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 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)
