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done with phase two

DIY Electric Car

The motor and transmission is now mounted in the truck, motor mounts have been fabricated, placed and are rock solid. m heavily looking toward my counselors at DIY t help me here as I am quite mathematically and electronically challenged. I know that I?m m killing everyone with minute, but I?m m very proud of the work that I?ve

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Arc 1 Conversion Journal 3/3/2012

DIY Electric Car

For tachometer, I will be using a sensor ring on the second shaft end of the motor connected to a new instrument. Motor volts, amps, temperature will be showed on 2 inch round dials in the place of oil temp, 12V battery voltage, and fuel level. Picking a Motor: I have spent many nights deciding on motors. This is a 6.7"

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Being a Pro Eco Recycler

DIY Electric Car

20 Deka Ungly 45 ah deep cycle batteries (retail $3000). 3 72 volt forklift motors (retail $1200). When I told people at work that I was building a electric car I received 20 Deka Unigy 45 ah deep cycle batteries (retail $3000) for free as they were swapping out old ups batteries from a back up system.

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mostly finished-90%

DIY Electric Car

most deep cycle batts. t want to work, the brake lights are out (I trouble shot the system and discovered a faulty brake light switch), and I think that the truck needs and alignment, BUT, all of the major components, controller, motor, batteries, charger, connections, wiring, all are working coolly, and as designed.