PLATES INSTRUCTION RZEP PAIR

EARLY MBMBM201
Manual available
6,15 €
BTW: 1,07 €
SKU:  WOOA10RZ
GTIN (EAN,ISBN): B14

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RZEPPA Axle Instruction Plates — Set of 2

Reproduction for front and rear axle

Reproduction of the original metal identification plates fitted to the front and rear axles of WWII jeeps. These instruction plates indicate the type of universal joint (RZEPPA) and are essential for correct restoration to military specifications.

Material

Metal (zinc)

Finish

Stamped

Type

Reproduction of original

Set contents

2 pieces (pair)

Features

  • Set of 2 identification plates
  • Suitable for front and rear axle
  • Correctly stamped with RZEPPA designation
  • Accurate reproduction of original
  • For authentic military restoration

★ Accurate reproduction of the original instruction plates as used on WWII military jeeps. These identification plates were fitted as standard to the axle housings to inform maintenance personnel of the universal joint type.

Installation notes

The plates were originally fixed with small rivets to the axle housings of front and/or rear axle. Mounting at the correct location is important for a historically correct restoration.

Compatibility

Note: RZEPPA joints were primarily used on early Willys MB and Ford GPW models. Check the type of universal joint (RZEPPA, Bendix or Spicer) before fitting these plates — not all jeeps had RZEPPA joints.

Historical context

The RZEPPA universal joint (developed by Alfred H. Rzeppa) was one of three types used in WWII jeeps. The instruction plates served as field instruction for mechanics to directly identify the joint type during maintenance under combat conditions.

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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, M201
ALL_CATEGORIES : GROUP 10 - FRONT AXLE MB, GROUP 11 - REAR AXLE

This part fits:

ModelYears
Military jeeps
Willys MB (early)1941, 1942
Willys MB1942, 1943, 1944, 1945
Hotchkiss M2011956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966

📐 Diagrams & technical drawings

From the original Technical Manual TM 9-1803B — Ordnance Maintenance — Power Train, Body & Frame — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (¼-ton 4×4)

Front Axle
Front Axle
Page 49–86