The instrument cluster originally had Four gauges; Speedometer, Tachometer, temperature and fuel level. I want to keep first two but do not need the latter. I want to add three different EV gauges; high voltage, motor amperage draw and low voltage. So I figured I would remove the temperature and fuel gauges and replace them…
The rear springs had to be replaced because of the added 800 plus pounds from the 2 rear battery boxes. I had the rear springs made at Coil Spring Specialties 632 W. Bertrand St. Mary’s, KS 66536 http://www.coilsprings.com/ . Their phone # is (785) 437-2025 It took about 6 weeks to get the order. They…
The Liquid type heater I used verses a ceramic heater was an involved deal. I purchased the components from www.EVAmerica.com at a cost of $500. It was made by Classic Electrics http://www.classicelectrics.com . The components include the: heater box, pump, coolant reservoir, contactor, Anderson SB-50 disconnect, fuses, relays and some mounting hardware and hoses and…
Another Saturday, another list. List: Vacuum Brakes: Mount pump, make a bracket with rubber mounts to cut down on noise. Mount switch wire switch and pump Use feed for switch and pump from original fuse box Install extra check valve Make and install (mount) vacuum reservoir tank with giant clamp Install muffler on pump’s inlet…
Here is the diagram for the 144 Volt 2/0 cables on the Saturn. This diagram includes similar routing of the cables. This includes the 4 battery boxes, inline fuse, control panel, controller, contactors and motor. This does not include the smaller 10 & 14 guage 144 volt wiring to the battery charger, DC-DC, ammeter and…
Here I added a Video of the First Test Drive Maiden Voyage Nov. 22 2008
At 9 pm I called my Regina my wife and said “Wifey, head toward the shop I want to share the first test drive of the EVSaturn with you.” Maiden Voyage Nov 22 I charged the battery for 40 minutes or so and checked again the workings of the contactors. I Shut the hood. (it…
I woke up this morning at 5:50 with a energy and drive one gets if something special is in the air. I feel like before this day is over I will “smell smoke”. Smelling smoke is a auto mechanic term used after rebuilding and engine and you have it together enough to start it up.…
So I have the basic setup of the control panel and now I tolt it over under the hood and place it above the motor/transmission. The rear of the panel will pivot on 2, half inch bolts and the front rests on a horizontal bar and bolts there in the center. So the final outlay…
In making this Plexiglas (acrylic glass or acrylic) shield in front of the DC-DC I learned ways not to cut, trim, break, mold or work plexiglass. This is the same 1/4 inch material I used for panel (with 1/4″ fiberglass). When cutting the plexiglass for the panel I used a Dewalt cut off saw with…