I started backward and did the battery pack first, to be able to charge and balance the batteries.
The batteries will be located in the truck bed.
And now some pictures, because a picture it’s worth a thousand words.
Looks like a good start to the project! I am still in the lurking stages, have been for a couple years. I have an idea to do a similar pickup. What kind of range are you looking to get?
Your observation it's pertinent, but you have to consider that they are not making a sealed contact and gas or liquid will have enough room to get out ( hopefully it won't be necessary )
The bad news : the original drive shaft ( for the automatic transmission ) is to short for the manual transmission.
The good news : i find a used one out of a 2006 Ranger.
The bad news : an extra $110 unscheduled investment.
What is the deal with the J1772 plug? Where did you get that one and how are you going to wire it in? Will you be able to use public charging stations?
The current was under 100A as measured by the BMS , I forgot to get a reading with my clamp on meter, if the < 100A was real , that would be only 1C for city speeds and my batteries should be very happy.
The AC55 is rated for a continuous power of 34KW and a peak of 78KW (@312VDC).
34000W / 320V = 106.25A so it's appear that the <100A reading was correct.
I did weighted the car before the conversion, and after I finish and all the components are installed I would get the weight again.
I've used some at work, not many. Also,my buddy owns a hydraulic hose shop. Google diy hydraulic hose fittings. They were also featured on an episode of Extreme 4x4.
Looks like this. One threads over the hose, reverse thread. The other, you dip in oil and thread in. I beleive they are called Field attachable.
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