BREAKER CIRCUIT ADAPTABLE 5 AMPERES
Circuit Breaker 5 Ampere
Automatic reset protection
Automatic 5 ampere circuit breaker for protection of electrical circuits in military jeeps and civilian CJ models. This thermal breaker protects against overload and short circuits, and resets automatically after elimination of the fault.
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Amperage 5 ampere |
Type Automatic reset |
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Application Electrical circuits |
System 6 and 12 volt compatible |
Features
- Automatic reset after fault elimination
- Protection against overload and short circuit
- Thermal breaker technology
- Suitable for 6 and 12 volt systems
- Repro version for restoration projects
★ This circuit breaker provides reliable circuit protection for lighter electrical components such as lighting, horn and other auxiliary equipment. The automatic reset function prevents manual intervention after rectifying a fault.
Application
Suitable as modification for electrical circuits on military jeeps and civilian jeep models. Frequently applied for protection of fuel gauge, horn or auxiliary circuits. Also usable in other 6V and 12V systems for protection of circuits up to 5 ampere.
Installation notes
Mount the circuit breaker in line with the circuit to be protected. Ensure solid mounting and protection against moisture. For multiple circuits, separate breakers can be mounted on a central bracket behind the dashboard. Check after installation that the automatic reset function works correctly.
Compatibility
This 5 ampere breaker is suitable for lighter circuits. For main lighting, military MB/GPW jeeps typically used 15-20 ampere breakers, for horn and fuel gauge often lower values. Check the current draw of your circuit before selecting the correct amperage — too low and the breaker will trip unnecessarily, too high and your circuit remains unprotected.
Historical context
Military jeeps from WWII typically had two or three circuit breakers mounted behind the dashboard, for protection of fuel gauge, horn and lighting. This protection was crucial to prevent fire hazards in field conditions.
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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.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
ALL_CATEGORIES : ELECTRIC BODY CJ2A, ELECTRIC BODY CJ3A, ELECTRIC BODY CJ3B
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
| CJ series | |
| Jeep CJ-2A | 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 |
| Jeep CJ-3A | 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-1803B — Ordnance Maintenance — Power Train, Body & Frame — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (¼-ton 4×4)
