Re: (ET) Electric Farm tractor conversion

["Dave & Deb" <daveb drizzle com>]

check this out if you haven't already come across it...
www.angelfire.com/ca4/renewables/evpage.html

> I was thinking the same thing.
> If I really want to do this, I probably can find a framed tractor with a
> blown motor for a few bucks.
> This would be a lot easier to convert.
>
> Dennis
> Elsberry, MO
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu
> [mailto:elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu] On Behalf Of Tim
> Humphrey
> Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 9:54 AM
> To: elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
> Subject: Re: (ET) Electric Farm tractor conversion
>
> 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.
>
>
> --
> Stay Charged!
> Hump
>
> GE I-5
> Blossvale, NY
>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu
>> [mailto:elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu] On Behalf Of Chapin,
>> Tim
>> Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 9:12 AM
>> To: darryl econogics com; elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
>> Subject: Re: (ET) [SPAM] Mother Earth News Article (was Electric
>> Farmall
>> Cub)
>>
>> 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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