McMullin, Kevin
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:13:23 -0500
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Tech 2 on ebay. Buy it now is less than I just paid. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TECH-2-SCAN-TOOL-VETRONIX-CABLE-AND-32MB- 10MB-CARDS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem230543cdaeQQitemZ150412185006QQptZ MotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools Kevin McMullin -------------- next part ----------...
Greg Brewsaugh
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:58:33 -0800
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There's likely to be a fit issue to begin with. NiMH batteries have a very different charge profile than PbA, so the existing BMS will NOT work unless it can be reprogrammed. Changing battery chemistries can be done, but it's a lot of very careful and relatively technical work...
kevin gildea
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:24:37 -0500
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Can the nimh be used in the 1993, 94, and/or 99 geo metro Forces (all lead-acid ev's)...and could their original chargers and controllers still be used as well? Kevin On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 10:00 AM, <[email removed]> wrote: > Send S10-EV mailing list submissions to > [email...
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Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:50:49 EST
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Hello Kevin That was a good buy glad you got it. I have been following them on eBay and most of the time it is mostly really well worn used ones that sell for that amount. >From the few owners with them I have talked to the best buys have been off Craigslist. I would advise th...
McMullin, Kevin
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 07:38:44 -0500
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I was the lucky bidder on this one on eBay. No candi module but with a few other cables and adapters. It works great! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170433388395&ssPageNa me=STRK:MEWAX:IT Kevin McMullin ________________________________ From: [email removed]...
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Tue, 9 Feb 2010 02:18:49 EST
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In the SFBay area brand new. I know nothing more than what is in the ad except I paid more than this. Says willing to make a deal and you could sell the candi module. I recommend you test unit on you S-10 before you buy. Don GM TECH 2 W/CANDI MODULE - $2400 (concord / pleasant...
casey hartman
Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:58:12 -0800
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On the subject of manuals, I have a set of 1998 service manuals that I'll sell for $50, with binders plus shipping. They have some notes I've made during various repairs I've done on my ex-98 NiMH. Casey Hartman On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 2:22 PM, Rusty Schwartz <[email removed]>w...
Steve Gibbs
Thu, 4 Feb 2010 07:34:49 -0600
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Rusty, I obtained permission from GM a couple years ago to sell copies of the 1997 manuals. With Priority Shipping they are $100, which essentially covers getting the copies made and shipping them. Will this help? Steve Gibbs -----Original Message----- From: Rusty Schwartz [ma...
kevin gildea
Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:04:59 -0500
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I have a set. Call me at 781-243-9699. Kevin Gildea On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 10:00 AM, <[email removed]> wrote: > Send S10-EV mailing list submissions to > [email removed] > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/s...
McMullin, Kevin
Thu, 4 Feb 2010 06:43:02 -0500
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I think Kevin Gildea, (he is in this group), has them for sale? Like the Tech 2, the manuals should be included with every truck. Kevin McMullin -----Original Message----- From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of Rusty Schwartz Sent: Wednesday, February 03,...
Rusty Schwartz
Wed, 3 Feb 2010 14:22:33 -0800
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Does anyone know where I can buy or borrow a set of service manuals for my 1997 S-10 EV (has Nimh batteries)? I am in the bay area. Thanks, Rusty Schwartz
Michael MacDonell
Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:29:54 -0800 (PST)
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I got in on the group buy for the battery pack temp sensors. Thanks to all of you who arranged that. They should be arriving this week. I am replacing the sensors in my trucks while I have the dead packs out for charging. ?Can anyone provide some tips on replacing them. Do you...
McMullin, Kevin
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:03:06 -0500
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That search engine turned up a Tech 2 in NY. http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/ele/1559536237.html $2500. It appears we don't need the "Candi" add-on? And YES! Very happy with the heater. I had a nice warm ride to work today. THANKS! I installed a Truxedo bed cover and now My...
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Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:48:03 EST
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Hello Kevin Glad you liked the heater. I would have to agree having a Tech2 is a huge advantage. I also was thinking how this group could help one another out. So as you say Kevin thinking out loud how about this idea? We all post whenever we find a Tech2 on Craigslist. I know...
kevin gildea
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:18:57 -0500
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The 97 and 98 s-10 battery boves have numerous support posts on each of the 2 layers (each battery has one per corner) which are part of the molded plastic and not removable.It would be possible to have a string of 26 heat pads, one under each battery, same size width and leng...
Rayan Ghazal
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:22:01 -0800
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Hello Niel, Inside is kinda what I was thinking. I also have never taken a battery box apart so I am not sure either about the room. We ( my wife and I) installed these under our new floor and the thickest part is actually the connector. We had to re-float the floor due to the...
McMullin, Kevin
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:11:23 -0500
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Hey Don... like I said, just thinking out loud. I received my new Webasto heater yesterday. Got too busy last night and can't wait to install it tonight. I was happy to see it comes with a new fuel pump and mounting bracket. Thanks! I did take a lot of pictures while I was tak...
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Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:40:11 EST
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Hello Kevin I would not put a heating pad directly under the batteries or on their sides. I never really seriously thought it out but your absolutely right you would not want to block the ventilation. Also the batteries are held nicely in place any type of mat would be in the...
McMullin, Kevin
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:48:55 -0500
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Could you possibly incorporate one of the Diesel Fired Heaters that Richard Falk is offering? Maybe a 2 3/8" duct in, at the bottom right rear of the battery box, (tapping into the existing vent system, below the lower batteries), for heated air in and a 2 3/8" duct at the top...
Richard Falk
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:12:39 -0800 (PST)
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The diesel heater I was talking about are made by Airtronics they are the D2 12 volt model. They are brand new. I had to remove them from a cabinet that held an air conditioner and this heater. I have just removed one. It is? 12 1/4 long? app 4 1/2 by 4 3/4 squareish. one open...
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Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:28:31 EST
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To anyone following this thread. Keeping the batteries above 50 degrees is not only going to provide you more range you will vastly extend the life of your batteries. 60 degrees would be even better. Since this is a problem for only part of the year I have been using the Tech...
Rayan Ghazal
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:24:39 -0800
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Hello Niel, The cost may be higher but another option would be using floor heating elements. One of the most efficient is step warm floor. http://www.warmfloor.com/ They use thermostatic plastic which ensures that even without a thermostat the elements will not overheat. Rayan...
Richard Falk
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:03:27 -0800 (PST)
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I own a startrer alternator rebuilding shop. I have access to buying blower motors. We have even rebuilt some when replacment was not an option. I also own a one of these 97 trucks. I am currently putting batteries in it. I would be willing to look at someone's blower motor to...
Alex Beamer
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:29:09 -0800
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I appreciate all the discussion about the battery back fan motor and all the advice. Several people have said they have put in redesigned replacement fan motors that have worked fine. I suspect all of these have gone into 1998 model S-10s. Has anyone put a redesigned replaceme...
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Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:17:43 EST
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The pack temp sensors just arrived today. Let me know how many you want. Keep in mind I doubt their will be another group buy on this item. The cost to run a minimum order of 50 sensors is 345 dollars. The cost to get a set now is 25.40 and I recommend at least two. If you dro...
Philip Morgan
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:10:13 +0000
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Mine is a '98 PbA. Converted to NiMH I paid only $295 for the fan. That was "old" GM and I have no idea how they "price" such items today. - - Phil, from Palm Treo 755p using Palm Mail ---- Original Message ---- From: "Alex Beamer" <[email removed]> Date: 1/11/10 11:42 pm To:...
Paul Peavyhouse
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:00:29 -0800
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I had the same hesitation last year about buying an aftermarket fan. I went to my local dealer & they quoted me $400 for the fan. That was over the top and I went home and then found a compatible replacement fan for <$90. I pulled the trigger, bought the fan, it arrived and lo...
Alex Beamer
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:42:23 -0800
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Phil, When I went to my local Chevy dealership today, they got my 1997 truck's vin number and brought a replacement fan motor out that they said matched what was called for. They wanted $500 full retail for it. It looked a little different than what my fan motor looks like. It...
Phil Morgan
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:09:28 -0500
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Michael: I have a bit to toss. In 2008, I got a "last known good" GM part number, from Jeff, I believe, and local Chevy dealer subbed it out to a multi-use part (Cadillac heater blower) among others. He went out and brought it back off the shelf. They had it in stock! I can ch...
Linda Nielsen
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:06:40 -0600
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As I understand it, the blower motors being sold by GM today are a redesigned model to address the horrible reliability problems on the original model. Almost every Cadillac owner had to pay to replace his blower motor. The redesigned models are much more reliable and will wor...