Bendix VS Autolite

[WW2Freak]

I've been looking for a 24v distributor that's affordable and I was wondering if I can use a Bendix distributor in an M38A1. It looks the same in the pictures but I want to be sure. Any help is very much appreciated.

[LarrBeard]

I am not an M38A1 authority, but as I look at various parts listings, it appears that a number of vendors made distributors for the M38A1. I have noted data plates with Bendix, Autolite and even some company called "Ignitor".

Just remember - M38A1 distributors were, like most government pieces and parts, built to a standard set of drawings by the lowest bidder.

If it is really an M38A1 distributor, it should not matter who made it - they were just the cheapest bidder on that particular procurement.

[gmwillys]

Each should be built in accordance to the mil spec standards. In my experience, we switch vendors at the drop of a hat, with no forward notice. LarrBeard is very correct that everything military is all built by the lowest bidder.