BOND STRAP STARTER MOTOR BRACKET BOLT TO GENERATOR MOUNTING BOLT (REAR) TO ENGINE MOUNT
This is a perfect reproduction of the original Bond Strap from the Starter Motor Bracket Bolt to the Generator Mounting Bolt (rear) and then to the Engine Mount or as it is sometimes referred to as the Insulator. For all our Bond Straps just type bond into the 'Search' function and hit 'Go'.
Ground strap starter bracket bolt to generator mounting bolt (rear) to engine mount
Bond strap #7 — Willys A-7826 / GPW-18840
Essential ground strap that electrically connects the starter motor, generator and engine mount. This bond strap ensures correct grounding of the rubber-mounted starter motor and generator, and contributes to radio suppression in the 6V electrical system.
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Material Braided copper ground strap |
Connections Starter bracket → Generator (rear) → Engine mount |
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Hole sizes 25/64" (10mm) and 11/32" (8.75mm) |
Type Grounding/radio suppression |
Features
- Braided copper construction for flexibility and vibration resistance
- Hole size 25/64" (10mm) for 3/8" bolt, 11/32" (8.75mm) for 5/16" bolt
- Connects starter bracket bolt to rear generator mounting bolt
- Continues to engine mount (insulator) mounting bolt
- Essential for correct operation of 6V electrical system
★ Original specification bond strap for correct grounding of rubber-mounted starter motor and generator. Important component of the grounding system in addition to radio suppression.
Installation notes
The 25/64" (10mm) opening fits the 3/8" bolt of the starter bracket. The 11/32" (8.75mm) opening fits the 5/16" bolt of the rear generator mounting or engine mount. Fit with star washers on clean, unpainted surfaces for optimal electrical contact.
Compatibility
This bond strap (#7) was introduced after Willys serial number 288,835 as part of the radio suppression system. Not all early MB/GPW jeeps had this strap fitted from the factory — check whether your vehicle was originally equipped with radio suppression straps.
Historical context
Part of the radio suppression (bondstrap) system applied from mid-1944 onwards on WWII jeeps. These straps reduced electrical noise from the ignition and electrical systems that could interfere with military radio communications.
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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 | |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Willys M38 | 1950, 1951, 1952 |
| 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)
