Re: (ET) Electric Farm tractor conversion

[Tim Humphrey <hump evgrin com>]

I was contemplating converting my Allis Chalmers model CA. Same thing...the
engine is the frame. However, the 72v forklift motor I have is a smaller
diameter than the engine so I was thinking of using 1/4" 2*2 angle steel to
make an open frame box whose dimensions allowed bolt holes which matched 
the
original engines hole locations. This box would the replace the engine and
the E-Motor would be mounted inside the box, since the tractor essentially
splits at the transmission - engine connection. Though I also very easily
see building a whole different structure for the front end.  Basically what
we have is the transmission and rear running gear bolt to the engine and 
the
steering/front running gear bolts to the other end of the engine. Since we
also need to install framework to hold batteries, I see engineering a whole
new front half which contains the front running gear and all of the
electrical "parts" and just bolts onto the transmission where the engine
used to.  I don't even imagine it looking anything like a CA anymore.

  Oh well, just another one of my Pitney's,... I really need to find a
Bowes.   


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Stay Charged!
Hump

GE I-5
Blossvale, NY

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> I would guess it like the funk v8 Ford 8n's.  The block is part of the
frame
> so a new frame needs to be built up to hold the front end to the rear and
> have the proper motor mounts.  There was a place out west that made 
> frames
> for the fords for a while.  Could drop in an old flat head or even a
modern
> v6.  It was called apple city iron art and powder coat.
> There web page went dead and I haven't been able to get any info since.
> I was thinking about contacting them to build up one for my ford 9n to
> convert it to electric.  Maybe some day when all my other projects are
done.
> My ford would be perfect if it was electric.  I manly use it to put in
boat
> and lifts.  2 hours straight running would be max for it's use.  
> Ellery Deuville converted an old Massey Ferguson 135 (ford clone or ford
> cloned it, not sure which).
> http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/196
> 
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