Gil Dawson
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:59:01 -0800
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On Mar 10, 2010, at 8:42 A, Jerry Pohorsky wrote: > Apparently he doesn't have to do anything special with the S-10E software to make this work I would think one could arrange to charge using the eLithion BMS while the truck was off, then disconnect the eLithion system (if nec...
Jerry Pohorsky
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:42:45 -0800
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Howdy, Richard Hatfield is currently doing an upgrade of his S-10E from NiMH to Thundersky cells. He is using the 40 AH cells with two cells in parallel x 4 of these pairs in series to replace each NiMH module. This way, he ends up with around 80 AH capacity from each pair and...
rayan ghazal
Mon, 8 Mar 2010 20:07:26 -0800
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Thanks to all for your patient advice! I received the Tech2 without a manual and subsequently tried to work through the process in the void of technical information. I was finally able to get a copy of the manual and could see then that the hinged door at the top of the Tech2...
Thomas W. Dowling
Wed, 3 Mar 2010 09:10:41 -0800
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From: bruce tomb [mailto:[email removed]] Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 8:09 AM To: [email removed] Subject: help Hello, I sent in a request for help on our project on the 22nd, and it was never posted. Please let me know if there is a problem. Thanks, Bruce I have pasted in o...
McMullin, Kevin
Tue, 2 Mar 2010 13:19:53 -0500
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I'm sure you're aware of this group? http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/uselectricar/ Kevin McMullin ________________________________ From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of Lowe Brothers Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 12:08 PM To: [email removed] Subject:...
Lowe Brothers
Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:07:37 -0500
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Hello all. Keep up the good work. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a list or group on the US Electricar Electric S-10? From what I can gather it a remarkably similar platform to the GM truck, but I suspect a lot of the good information you guys trade around would...
Michael Anzalone
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:53:38 -0500
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I hope nobody ever needs this information, but here's how to properly tow an S10E: http://www.lieaa.org/s10/Towing.pdf I copied this information from my owner's manual and put it all on one page so that it could be printed out and kept easily accessible. While my owner's manua...
Rayan Ghazal
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:27:56 -0800
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Hello All, I searched the Archives and tried to find answers before writing. Earlier this year we finally purchased a tech 2, we finally pulled the trigger on what I thought was a fair price (buy it now)and did not want it to get away. I unfortunately assumed it had the softwa...
Tom Dowling
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:45:29 -0800
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I was going to send an announcement, but Sherry Boschert has beat me to it, and said it better than I could. The App is in the App Store now -- search on "ev charger". Jeff and I are working together to improve this app, and add new features. Jeff has done a great job! Stay tu...
Greg Brewsaugh
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:58:33 -0800
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There's likely to be a fit issue to begin with. NiMH batteries have a very different charge profile than PbA, so the existing BMS will NOT work unless it can be reprogrammed. Changing battery chemistries can be done, but it's a lot of very careful and relatively technical work...
kevin gildea
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:24:37 -0500
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Can the nimh be used in the 1993, 94, and/or 99 geo metro Forces (all lead-acid ev's)...and could their original chargers and controllers still be used as well? Kevin On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 10:00 AM, <[email removed]> wrote: > Send S10-EV mailing list submissions to > [email...
casey hartman
Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:58:12 -0800
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On the subject of manuals, I have a set of 1998 service manuals that I'll sell for $50, with binders plus shipping. They have some notes I've made during various repairs I've done on my ex-98 NiMH. Casey Hartman On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 2:22 PM, Rusty Schwartz <[email removed]>w...
Steve Gibbs
Thu, 4 Feb 2010 07:34:49 -0600
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Rusty, I obtained permission from GM a couple years ago to sell copies of the 1997 manuals. With Priority Shipping they are $100, which essentially covers getting the copies made and shipping them. Will this help? Steve Gibbs -----Original Message----- From: Rusty Schwartz [ma...
kevin gildea
Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:04:59 -0500
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I have a set. Call me at 781-243-9699. Kevin Gildea On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 10:00 AM, <[email removed]> wrote: > Send S10-EV mailing list submissions to > [email removed] > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/s...
McMullin, Kevin
Thu, 4 Feb 2010 06:43:02 -0500
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I think Kevin Gildea, (he is in this group), has them for sale? Like the Tech 2, the manuals should be included with every truck. Kevin McMullin -----Original Message----- From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of Rusty Schwartz Sent: Wednesday, February 03,...
Rusty Schwartz
Wed, 3 Feb 2010 14:22:33 -0800
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Does anyone know where I can buy or borrow a set of service manuals for my 1997 S-10 EV (has Nimh batteries)? I am in the bay area. Thanks, Rusty Schwartz
kevin gildea
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:18:57 -0500
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The 97 and 98 s-10 battery boves have numerous support posts on each of the 2 layers (each battery has one per corner) which are part of the molded plastic and not removable.It would be possible to have a string of 26 heat pads, one under each battery, same size width and leng...
Rayan Ghazal
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:22:01 -0800
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Hello Niel, Inside is kinda what I was thinking. I also have never taken a battery box apart so I am not sure either about the room. We ( my wife and I) installed these under our new floor and the thickest part is actually the connector. We had to re-float the floor due to the...
McMullin, Kevin
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:11:23 -0500
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Hey Don... like I said, just thinking out loud. I received my new Webasto heater yesterday. Got too busy last night and can't wait to install it tonight. I was happy to see it comes with a new fuel pump and mounting bracket. Thanks! I did take a lot of pictures while I was tak...
List member
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:40:11 EST
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Hello Kevin I would not put a heating pad directly under the batteries or on their sides. I never really seriously thought it out but your absolutely right you would not want to block the ventilation. Also the batteries are held nicely in place any type of mat would be in the...
McMullin, Kevin
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:48:55 -0500
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Could you possibly incorporate one of the Diesel Fired Heaters that Richard Falk is offering? Maybe a 2 3/8" duct in, at the bottom right rear of the battery box, (tapping into the existing vent system, below the lower batteries), for heated air in and a 2 3/8" duct at the top...
List member
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:28:31 EST
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To anyone following this thread. Keeping the batteries above 50 degrees is not only going to provide you more range you will vastly extend the life of your batteries. 60 degrees would be even better. Since this is a problem for only part of the year I have been using the Tech...
Rayan Ghazal
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:24:39 -0800
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Hello Niel, The cost may be higher but another option would be using floor heating elements. One of the most efficient is step warm floor. http://www.warmfloor.com/ They use thermostatic plastic which ensures that even without a thermostat the elements will not overheat. Rayan...
Alex Beamer
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:29:09 -0800
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I appreciate all the discussion about the battery back fan motor and all the advice. Several people have said they have put in redesigned replacement fan motors that have worked fine. I suspect all of these have gone into 1998 model S-10s. Has anyone put a redesigned replaceme...
Philip Morgan
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:10:13 +0000
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Mine is a '98 PbA. Converted to NiMH I paid only $295 for the fan. That was "old" GM and I have no idea how they "price" such items today. - - Phil, from Palm Treo 755p using Palm Mail ---- Original Message ---- From: "Alex Beamer" <[email removed]> Date: 1/11/10 11:42 pm To:...
Paul Peavyhouse
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:00:29 -0800
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I had the same hesitation last year about buying an aftermarket fan. I went to my local dealer & they quoted me $400 for the fan. That was over the top and I went home and then found a compatible replacement fan for <$90. I pulled the trigger, bought the fan, it arrived and lo...
Alex Beamer
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:42:23 -0800
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Phil, When I went to my local Chevy dealership today, they got my 1997 truck's vin number and brought a replacement fan motor out that they said matched what was called for. They wanted $500 full retail for it. It looked a little different than what my fan motor looks like. It...
Phil Morgan
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:09:28 -0500
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Michael: I have a bit to toss. In 2008, I got a "last known good" GM part number, from Jeff, I believe, and local Chevy dealer subbed it out to a multi-use part (Cadillac heater blower) among others. He went out and brought it back off the shelf. They had it in stock! I can ch...
Linda Nielsen
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:06:40 -0600
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As I understand it, the blower motors being sold by GM today are a redesigned model to address the horrible reliability problems on the original model. Almost every Cadillac owner had to pay to replace his blower motor. The redesigned models are much more reliable and will wor...
Michael Anzalone
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:21:12 -0500
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I can't say whether the part will fit in a '97, but I can say that I bought a fan from this seller a few months ago for my '98, and: A. The part did fit B. The seller is reputable Best, Michael Anzalone ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael MacDonell To: [email removed] S...