AN/ VDR-2 deuce installation

[Jeepsinker]

Picked up a very clean example of this particular piece of equipment from a member at the GA rally, and would like to maybe see about procuring a vehicle mount and power supply, then mount it in my truck. Any of you fellas have a good pic of how and where they mount in the deuce? If it is too intrusive I won't bother. I already have dual rifle mounts in here, and these cabs aren't exactly spacious.

 

[Jeepsinker]

A few pics for the curious.

 

[M813rc]

I have one of those too (looks new) that another member gave me. I'll be interested to see what it mounts to.

Cheers

 

[MWMULES]

The mounts (5340-01-222-1374 MOUNT RESILIENT, MT-6123/VDR-2) get demiled just like the ones for the M8, but they do show up every once and a while

 

[Jeepsinker]

Yep, that's the mount I saw in the T.M.

Let me guess Dave, the one in the pic belongs to you?

 

[MWMULES]

Sorry I don't have an extra.

 

[18operator]

Not to sound like a total goof, what is it and what does it do? Sorry, I had to ask.

 

[Jeepsinker]

It is a Geiger counter. Measures radiation, beta, gamma, and accumulated dose.

 

[Jeepsinker]

Sorry I don't have an extra.

I didn't figure you did.

I know someone on here must have a pic of one mounted in a deuce...

 

[18operator]

It is a Geiger counter. Measures radiation, beta, gamma, and accumulated dose.

Thank you! I learned a little extra today.

 

[Jeepsinker]

Hey Dave, Is the power supply built into that mount, or is it a separate unit?

 

[MWMULES]

It is just the mount.

 

[wsucougarx]

I've got a couple components to the mount laying around in the garage but don't have the power source for one of those.

 

[Jeepsinker]

Good deal. Now I just have to find the bottom tray that holds the probe assembly, and a power supply.

 

[Jeepsinker]

Mules, I may have you post some more detailed pics so I can possibly fab the missing pieces, if you don't mind, and you have the time.

 

[MWMULES]

Sorry Garrett the mount is packed away and have no idea in the world where to start looking for it. I will keep an eye out for it and if I come across it will let you know.

 

[Jeepsinker]

Thanks buddy, I appreciate that.

 

[juanprado]

The mk2546 mounting bracket was available from American mil spec cheap. https://www.american-milspec.com/

It was just the angle bracket with a flat face and came with a small 4 pin cable. I have the cable not sure where my brackets are but I will look as there were a steal at the time. I bought some just for the stainless hardware and military Y packard connector. If the cable will work for you, it is yours
http://www.eriksmilitarysurplus.com/caformkna3a3.html

Attached is the manual

 

[Jeepsinker]

I'll take it! One more piece of the puzzle!

 

[M813rc]

When it rains, it pours-
I was poking around a small-town junk shop yesterday, and found two of these mounts (less the angled bracket in WSUC's post). From this thread, I knew what they were, so I bought them both (for $15).
Stopped at another junk store nearby, and lo, there was another one! Paid $5 for that one.

Two of them go in my vehicles, a buddy already talked me out of the third one.

The unit hinges open by undoing the two large silver screws. Note that the flap thing in the middle inside is hinged.

The power plug is marked Bendix 9109 71-573113-98S on the collar, and AC 8-98 B on the plug face.

Cheers