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Another item on my f-head block I cannot identify

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by mwinks-jeep, Oct 19, 2012.

  1. Oct 19, 2012
    mwinks-jeep

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    Hi all,

    While admiring the small petcock that is designed to drain coolant from the block (assuming you can open it)... I took a good look at this:

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    What is it??
     
    mwinks-jeep, Oct 19, 2012
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    Howard Eisenhauer

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    On the 6 volt models there was a brace from the back of the starter that bolted to that boss on the block, but the bracket had a hole in it, not sure what that bracket is in aid of.

    H.
     
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    "On the 6 volt models there was a brace from the back of the starter that bolted to that boss on the block"

    Which would also assist electrical grounding and reduce voltage drop.
     
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    1960willyscj5

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    Are not some of the starters, like maybe the one with the foot-pedal, longer than others. That would certainly be in a good position to even out the weight distribution, wouldn't it?
     
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    Howard Eisenhauer

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    The 6 volt models are a bit longer than the 12 volt ones, the end plates have a tab on them that bolt to the aforementioned bracket. Frankly I don't think having the bracket there really makes any difference for supporting the starter or for a grounf return path.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Oct 19, 2012
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    I'd certainly agree with Howard on both counts, going on instinct. But I've been told by experts about the grounding. I wonder how much it really does. (Every amp counts at six volts.)
     
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