Paul Peavyhouse
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:11:30 -0700
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Looks like Jeff might be asked to do some NiMH to Pb-acid conversions? :) Whodathunk? Pv On 7/20/07, [email removed] <[email removed]> wrote: > > For those interested in replacing their lead-acid S10e battery pack > with same, either because you cannot obtain the NiMH upgrade...
Jeff Thomas
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:06:18 -0700
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Hi John. Well, I recommend a firm grip on your wallet. There could be problems, but nothing that money can't resolve. Actual experience: One of the last four coming out of Hanscom had a defective/damaged BPCM module (battery box held water, sitting in the back of the truck for...
Jeff Thomas
Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:17:46 -0700
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It's another one of those low mile 97 hangar queen S-10EV trucks at Hanscom in MA. http://cgi.govliquidation.com/auction/view?id=1274407&convertTo=USD The PIM is disconnected, sauce is drained, and the usual gutted battery box lying in the back. As always, I never bid on these...
Jeffrey Jenkins
Tue, 03 Jul 2007 06:58:37 -0400
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Gil Dawson wrote: > At 3:28 PM -0400 7/2/07, Jeffrey Jenkins wrote: >> Oh, and Paul Peavyhouse - about 22-25A are drawn from the auxiliary >> battery when the key is in the on position (measured with a DC clamp >> ammeter) while the dc-dc converter supplies a net charge of 7A...
Gil Dawson
Tue, 3 Jul 2007 02:47:39 -0700
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At 3:28 PM -0400 7/2/07, Jeffrey Jenkins wrote: >Oh, and Paul Peavyhouse - about 22-25A are drawn from the auxiliary >battery when the key is in the on position (measured with a DC clamp >ammeter) while the dc-dc converter supplies a net charge of 7A when >it is operating. A 2...
Jeffrey Jenkins
Mon, 02 Jul 2007 15:28:40 -0400
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Hello All, I just joined this list because I have been "press-ganged" recently into helping a friend of a friend get a '94 S-10EV up and running again. This one has the Hawker Genesis 42Ah batteries and the (infamous?) Dolphin power control unit (PCU). I have a lot of experien...
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Wed, 13 Jun 2007 18:17:19 EDT
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Hello Kevin By the time you add shipping the EC-FV1260 pack would be at least 6500 dollars. If anyone really wants to go lead acid for the least cost. I have a band new never installed pack of following 52 @ 45.50 total 2366 dollars which is my cost of Panasonic battery LC-X12...
Kevin Kayden
Tue, 12 Jun 2007 23:36:42 -0400
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Hello; I found the correct PbA battery for the S10-EV, but the bad news is that it is only made in Japan. However, Eiichi Oogami from Japan has been very kind to devote time to finding out about the possibility of having the battery shipped to the U.S. If there were 8 people w...
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Thu, 31 May 2007 17:02:12 EDT
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They also have a 10% buyers fee so the 10,501.00 bid would have to pay 11,551.10 for a non running 97 that most likely has other issues besides needing new batteries. Jeff will be getting some more phone calls. Don Blazer From: Jeff Thomas <[email removed] (mailto:[email remov...
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Thu, 31 May 2007 16:40:54 EDT
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Hello Niel I was surprised to find out ATF has been used in some manual transmissions including this one. I have not owned a newer vehicle with a manual so this is very interesting. At least I gave the right advise on the main question. To buy a used transmission from a lower...
Jeff Thomas
Thu, 31 May 2007 09:57:01 -0700
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http://cgi.govliquidation.com/auction/view?id=1218429&convertTo=USD Wow. Just an example of how hard folks will try in freeing themselves from gasoline. GM, are you listening? Regards, Jeff
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Tue, 29 May 2007 14:06:45 EDT
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Hello Tom This is a conversion so not much relates to 97-98 S-10 EV. To answer Peter's question. I would never use Automatic transmission fluid in a manual. Peter would be time and money ahead to just find another used transmission from a lower mileage vehicle. Don Blazer From...
Tom Dowling
Mon, 28 May 2007 11:18:13 -0700
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Forwarding... -----Original Message----- From: Peter Eckhoff [mailto:[email removed]] Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 5:18 PM To: [email removed]; [email removed] Subject: Transmission Question May 27, 2007 Transmission question There are many people on this listserv who know the m...
Tom Dowling
Wed, 16 May 2007 13:05:13 -0700
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From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 8:17 AM To: [email removed] Subject: [solectria_ev] Digest Number 1020 . <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/solectria_ev/message/2712;_ylc=X3oDMTJxO TkwdG84BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzE5OTQyNjQEZ3Jwc3BJZAMx...
Tom Dowling
Tue, 15 May 2007 09:11:53 -0700
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<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/solectria_ev/message/2711;_ylc=X3oDMTJxM G5icDZvBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzE5OTQyNjQEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MTI2MjEyBG1z Z0lkAzI3MTEEc2VjA2Rtc2cEc2xrA3Ztc2cEc3RpbWUDMTE3OTIzNDMxOQ--> GM S10 EV (OEM) for sale. Posted by: "larsthelean" <mailto:[email remov...
Tom Dowling
Mon, 14 May 2007 23:12:16 -0700
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From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of phil hochstetler Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 5:00 PM To: [email removed] Cc: [email removed]; OEVA Subject: Re: [Oeva-list] EV Pollution The tesla motors folks have some fascinating information on their blogs about ene...
Gil Dawson
Mon, 7 May 2007 14:21:04 -0700
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Could be a difference in definitions, especially given the importance of the number in the automotive industry. Horsepower for a given engine will vary with speed and load (and perhaps temperature and other variables), so the measurement method has to be standardized. Of cours...
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Sun, 6 May 2007 00:04:20 -0700
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Hi, Anyone know the horsepower of the S10EV? This DoE study lists it as 114HP: http://www.evbones.com/s10Report2.pdf While the EV Bones homepage says 137HP: http://www.evbones.com To solve this, I thought I would look at the kWatt power rating and convert it (kWatts x 1.34 = H...
Gardner L Harris
Tue, 1 May 2007 00:00:34 -0700
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I recall that John Blazer I believe, indicated to me that he was considering building a replacement battery rack for his S10 that would contain standard sized batteries. If he does so, he might then have the standard one available. Also if he does build one for alternative bat...
Marcos Peixoto
Sun, 22 Apr 2007 20:51:49 -0700 (PDT)
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Jeff, Speaking of financial pain, check item # 180104738883. Probably a record for a conversion in the US. Marcos Jeff Thomas <[email removed]> wrote: Today, a new financial pain threshold was reached at auction to acquire a dead 1997 S10-EV: $11,200 + See: ebay item# 33010817...
Gil Dawson
Thu, 12 Apr 2007 22:34:37 -0700
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At 9:21 P -0400 4/12/07, Joshua Tomel wrote: >BP65-12.pdf Very similar indeed. The digikey battery is similar, but not an exact model replacement. Perhaps it could be made to do, but there are variables that need to be considered. First is physical dimension. It has to be exac...
Paul Peavyhouse
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 08:39:05 -0700
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Yeah, I have a traveling MagneCharger similar to evnuts'. It took me a few days to build out all of the adapters. I found a flexible 10 gauge 4 conductor "Carol" cable from Home Depot that fit perfectly into the water-tight conduit crimp/reliever of the MagneCharger. After a f...
Mike Kane
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 08:22:39 -0700 (PDT)
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Also, You'd be hard pressed to find 110V outlets outside of RV parks that are capable of more than 20A, and the Magnecharger pulls almost 30A. Mike --- Paul Peavyhouse <[email removed]> wrote: > Pretty slick! Looks similar to some of the "widow > makers" that this DL was > dis...
Paul Peavyhouse
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 08:06:27 -0700
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Pretty slick! Looks similar to some of the "widow makers" that this DL was discussing earlier that Marinas use. The Quick220 outputs 4kW, but the MagneCharger consumes 6.2kW. I wonder if the Magne could be made to run in a slightly reduced power mode... Pv On 3/28/07, [email r...
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Wed, 28 Mar 2007 01:02:08 -0700
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Has anyone used a Quick220 Voltage Converter to charge their EV? Here is a link to it: http://www.quick220.com/220_catalog.htm The quick220 is plugged into two 115V outlets (one A phase and one B phase) and these are combinded to make a 220V outlet. I have a wall charger at ho...
Tom Dowling
Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:30:55 -0700
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-----Original Message----- From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of Tom Dowling Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 10:27 AM To: 'RAV4-EV list' Subject: [RAV4-EV] FW: Puget Sound Infrastructure In-The-Works -----Original Message----- From: The Johnsens [mailto:[em...
Gil Dawson
Thu, 8 Mar 2007 12:18:00 -0800
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Thanks, EVeryone-- Thanks for the links. They are very helpful. Those guys in Austin seem to be having a lot of fun! There were THREE "open garage" parties one recent weekend, and a caravan to Dallas for the Phoenix Motorcars unveiling TODAY. Thanks again for your links. What...
Jerry Pohorsky
Thu, 8 Mar 2007 08:36:58 -0800
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Hi Lynn, OK - I get it now. The liquid heater from MetricMind mentioned below works, but it sounds like a difficult and bulky installation. There is a much cheaper and simpler solution that I would recommend. I once had a Ford Escort EV that had the electric heater from KTA se...
Adams, Lynn
Thu, 8 Mar 2007 09:33:10 -0700
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Gil and others, I have found the best place to get up to date information is the Austin EV site at: http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/build that page will bring you to many links, one of which is the ev discussion mailing list: http://www.madkatz.com/ev/evlist.html One nice thin...
Gil Dawson
Wed, 7 Mar 2007 12:35:32 -0800
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My neighbor here in LA (Northeast sector) has expressed interest in converting his old Porsche 911 to electric drive. He has asked me what resources may be available. I haven't been keeping up with conversion issues myself, preferring to leave that level of mechanical tinkerin...