Posted by wilson on September 13, 2009 at 11:55:13 from (66.244.106.6):
Hopefully this will start a serious thread which others will alsom gain from. Been noticing what part of monthly expenses goes to gasoline. In the past I did build an electric truck which really did excede my expections, however a new efficent controller , now living in more rolling terrain, or winter heat,or summer airconditioning ,dim headlights, range, battery cost has me really thinking what is the proper direction. Also the fact I started with a standard cab ranger small pick-up and my 6'6" frame was cramped dictated starting with a different platform. I do have the electric motor still coupled to a 3 speed chev transmission. with the last set-up 42 mph was top with the voltage and gearing. This was good living in a small wyoming town. now I need more speed and range. The resourses I have to use include the following, small wakashaw 4 cy engine from an aircraft generator, Engine is in excelent condition and would pull alternator , air conditioner vaccum for power brakes power steering and coolent for heat, has small radiator. I also have a thomas speed controll from M&M combine which allows full engine speed down to standing, however its heavy. Its like oliver used on lugmatic but I think smaller. Possibilities are start with larger pickup or 0ne/half ton rating, use electric with small walkshaw for heat accesories and 12 volt seperate for lighiting and other creature conforts. Speed possible and power are problems as well as battery cost which is getting really high. A decent controller is going to cost $750.00 to $1000.00. I have been told a large truck alternator will put out much higher voltage with no damage to the alternator if rated amperage is not exceded. How to make a regulator for 80 volts is a problem. On the other hand either a constant speed gasoline or diesel engine can be very energey efficient. I think the thomas speed controll in front of a manual transmission providing lower ratios as well as reverse would possible give great economy. I am thinking older combine engine as some combines used slant 6 chryslers with gonveros . I also have a 4 cylinder jd power unit from a combine (30) which I believe is same as 1010 and 2010 tractor. Possibly a diesel power unit of about 200 or larger cubic inches would work. my email is bills 4030@hotmail.com I would really appreciate much serious consideration on this project and would be more than willing to work with others wanting to travel on highways more economly
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