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steve1973

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Re: Radio terminal boxes
« Reply #15 on: October 08, 2017, 06:02:53 AM »
My original I think is galvanized. My reproduction I had made is zinc plated.

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brian in denver

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Re: Radio terminal boxes
« Reply #16 on: October 08, 2017, 09:41:21 AM »
Brian,
  Good call.  Are you talking about the HO-17?  I'll have to dig into how they are wired up...maybe find an alternative.

-Tom

no the ho-17 is the SCR-399,  the -193 is smaller, but they used the box to connect in the intercom in some cases.

I measured the carrall posts and came up with 5" inches between the screw holes.  now will have to go look for terminal block specs.

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Re: Radio terminal boxes
« Reply #17 on: October 08, 2017, 09:43:21 AM »
My original I think is galvanized. My reproduction I had made is zinc plated.

Steve A.

the Jeep guys have a hole thing about how there painted.  for some reason it sticks in my mind they had a special coating (lead) ? on the inside.

http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=479706

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brian in denver

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Re: Radio terminal boxes
« Reply #18 on: October 08, 2017, 10:03:17 AM »
dog gone, close but not a banana

https://www.mcmaster.com/#7527k32/=19q2xh3

5.50 between post holes  :'(

BB

Im guessing thats all there is on the market, unless somebody has found one that fits ?

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Re: Radio terminal boxes
« Reply #19 on: October 08, 2017, 10:09:28 AM »
Hot dipped galvanized is form of lead coating. That is why you are not supposed to cut or weld it without special equipment.

Steve
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yd328

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Re: Radio terminal boxes
« Reply #20 on: October 10, 2017, 11:02:45 AM »
Here are some more pictures of the junction boxes I pulled out of my halftrack. My track had a SCR 506, 510 and RC-58. I assume power distribution. The main heavy cable was on the passenger side and connected to the left box. Both boxes also have wired grounds to the frame. I don't know if anyone can add any more info on these. 

Gary


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steve1973

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Re: Radio terminal boxes
« Reply #21 on: October 10, 2017, 11:46:58 AM »
Very interesting. Thanks for posting.

Steve A.

brian in denver

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Re: Radio terminal boxes
« Reply #22 on: October 10, 2017, 03:55:33 PM »
look like the standard jeep/weasel box,  would work ok with the small sets,  but not the SCR-193/CH-60 set up. and you could probably only run one radio out of it.

also that size box but with different guts, is used in sherman intercom application.

we have a steel flex conduit thats NOS, which should run from the battery box to the J-box.  from the J-box to the radio should be a heavy rubber cord.

are you saying that the flex conduit is a jumper between the two boxes ?

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brian in denver

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Re: Radio terminal boxes
« Reply #23 on: October 10, 2017, 04:06:26 PM »
I dont know, the use of braided flex, for the battery end is possible,  might depend on the Mfgr.

interesting that there is only a hot wire. on the dodges  theres also a ground straight to the battery as well. and then the jumper to the frame.

could be they finally figured out they didnt need the primary ground.

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yd328

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Re: Radio terminal boxes
« Reply #24 on: October 10, 2017, 05:43:49 PM »
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are you saying that the flex conduit is a jumper between the two boxes ?

Yes, The cable ran under the body to the positive posts in the boxes. The large cable went through about a one inch hole in the storage compartment floor. But all that is left of it is a frayed end with no indication where it may have went.

Gary

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Re: Radio terminal boxes
« Reply #25 on: May 06, 2018, 11:01:52 AM »
Here are some more pictures of the junction boxes I pulled out of my halftrack. My track had a SCR 506, 510 and RC-58. I assume power distribution. The main heavy cable was on the passenger side and connected to the left box. Both boxes also have wired grounds to the frame. I don't know if anyone can add any more info on these. 

Gary
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Gary,
  Have you found replacement capacitors yet?

Anyone else know a modern day replacement for these?

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Re: Radio terminal boxes
« Reply #26 on: May 07, 2018, 04:02:04 PM »
Hello Tom,
I have not found replacements other than some modern capacitors of similar ratings when I googled them. There are different types and I'm not sure which would be appropriate. Maybe I'll post over on the G see if one of the radio guys has a suggestion.

Gary

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Re: Radio terminal boxes
« Reply #27 on: April 01, 2020, 04:44:00 PM »
this is the terminal strip that is supposed to go in the big boxes. for SCR-193

https://www.radionerds.com/index.php/TM-183

the cord that connects the transmitter to the receiver, goes in and out of the big box.
its a pain. but I guess they never produced a one piece cord, to just jump across.



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Re: Radio terminal boxes
« Reply #28 on: January 12, 2021, 04:33:06 PM »
theres a hole thing on them in Jeep draw ?

bla bla lead coating or something  the outside is painted if thats what you mean.

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Re: Radio terminal boxes
« Reply #29 on: January 14, 2021, 11:16:02 PM »
hello, would it be possible to have other photos and the dimensions of the cables? I normaly have two vertical terminal box, how were the boxes fixed? on a bent sheet? I would like to put it back on my half but I have nothing left. thank you
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