Jeff Thomas
Mon Sep 12 09:38:28 2005
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>Does anyone remember enough about how the GM drive train worked to >advise us on a practical redesign issue? Yes. We have successfully repaired various failed modules to the component level, along with object code disassembly of the embedded controllers. Keep in mind this is...
Tom Dowling
Mon Sep 12 09:38:28 2005
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You might try this URL: http://www.chevrolet.com/contactus/service_manuals.jsp You can also order from www.helminc.com Their Web site says they have a 1998 S10E owner's manual in stock for $25. http://www.helminc.com/helm/product2.asp?class%5F2=CHV&mk=Chevrolet+%26 +Geo&yr=199...
Tom Dowling
Mon Sep 12 09:38:28 2005
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Gil, Congratulations! Welcome back to the world of EV drivers! My truck didn't run at all when I first got it, and it took me a few weeks and many dollars to get it running, so you are ahead of the game there. The diesel fuel is for the heater. You have a diesel-fired heater f...
Mike Kane
Mon Sep 12 09:38:27 2005
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Hi Gar, Glad to hear you're back to electric again. It's not the cheap alternative, but you can still get GM service. The closest authorized dealer is Power Chevrolet in El Monte. In the two years that I've had mine I've only had reason to bring it in once, when it stopped rel...
Tom Dowling
Mon Sep 12 09:38:27 2005
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-----Original Message----- From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of Tom Dowling Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 10:06 AM To: [email removed]; [email removed] Subject: RE: [EV1-CLUB] I'm Baaaaack! Gar, Welcome back! I used to have an S10EV myself. Good vehicle,...
Tom Dowling
Mon Sep 12 09:38:27 2005
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Check out this link: http://www.evbones.com/battery.html I believe that you may be able to get some Panasonic advanced PbA batteries from this source. Tom Dowling -----Original Message----- From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of Dave Goldstein Sent: Wednes...
Dave Goldstein
Mon Sep 12 09:38:27 2005
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Charlie, Here is that article and Web link on Eric Luebben's Hawker battery replacement for the S-10E, from Tom Dowling on the S-10 List, as promised. I looked this battery up in my battery literature file, and here are the dimensions: L: 13.02 in / 330.71 mm W: 6.62 in. / 168...
Jeff Thomas Resonant Instruments
Mon Sep 12 09:38:27 2005
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-- List members: In the original posting below, Larry Dustman was interested in repairing his 1997 S10E. I met with Larry, and discussed acquiring all of the parts to reassemble his S10E purchased recently. He has since decided it would be better to sell it as a parts vehicle....
Jeff Thomas Resonant Instruments
Mon Sep 12 09:38:27 2005
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List members: In the original posting below, Larry Dustman was interested in repairing his 1997 S10E. I met with Larry, and discussed acquiring all of the parts to reassemble his S10E purchased recently. He has since decided it would be better to sell it as a parts vehicle. Th...
Jeff Thomas Resonant Instruments
Mon Sep 12 09:38:27 2005
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Well, the cat is out of the bag after the solar boys started the Ebay auction... We have been filling a warehouse with these VRLA batteries for months now. It was important to try and keep this a secret, so that General Mills did not close the gate before we had everything out...
Tom Dowling
Mon Sep 12 09:38:26 2005
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Tom Dowling -----Original Message----- From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of Otmar Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:35 PM To: [email removed] Subject: [EV1-CLUB] EV-1 Oil specs? Hello All, Does anyone have information about the "EV-1 Oil" that is used in...
Tom Dowling
Mon Sep 12 09:38:26 2005
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Very good! I'd love to see the photos. The S10-EV list can accept attachments. If they are too large, they will be referred to the moderator. That's me, so I can post them even if they are over the limit, which is about 60k. Tom Dowling -----Original Message----- From: [email...
Eric Luebben
Mon Sep 12 09:38:26 2005
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Hi All, Just a note to say that we have successfully converted a 1997 GM S10 to use Hawker G70EP modules. ($175each and 10 more amp hours) That are larger in width than the Panasonics so some rearrangement of the battery box was necessary. 8 of the 26 modules ended up in the b...
Dave Goldstein
Mon Sep 12 09:38:26 2005
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On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 22:23:24 -0500 "Bryan Murtha" <[email removed]> writes: > There's another breakout box for GMC vehicles on sale at eBay, > item number 2466969054. Starting bid, $39.96 So far no bids. > Ends 6:14 pm tomorrow night (3/18). > > B -- Thanks, Bryan, Charlie and...
Jeff Thomas Resonant Instruments
Mon Sep 12 09:38:26 2005
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Hello all, We have a 98 Chevrolet S10, based on the EV1 drivetrain, using the gen2 NiMH Ovonics batteries. I live in the Phoenix area. Previously, I had posted a request for a magnecharger here, and I am very thankful of the kind responses. We are now set up with a charger at...
Mike Kane
Mon Sep 12 09:38:26 2005
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I also have an extra Gen1 MagneCharger you can have for free. (assuming this is a factory S-10E that uses the large paddle inductive interface). I'm located in Orange County, CA if that's more convenient for you to pick-up. These weigh about 70 lbs, so shipping outside of stat...
Jerry Pohorsky
Mon Sep 12 09:38:26 2005
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Howdy, I think what Jeff means by "hardwired" is the way the Magnecharger is "permanently installed" at the charging site (instead of being onboard the vehicle). I have two large paddle Magnechargers. One of them is "hardwired" in my garage and I am currently using it to charg...
Dave Goldstein
Mon Sep 12 09:38:26 2005
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Tom, This gentleman didn't indicate that it was a *factory built" S-10E! There were a number of private conversion companies and individuals doing S-10 EV conversions before GM and US Electricar, and there were some Solectria S-10's as well. Whereas GM and USE used the Magnech...
Otmar
Mon Sep 12 09:38:26 2005
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At 10:38 PM -0800 1/12/04, Tom Dowling wrote: >If this is a factory S10E, you would need a large-paddle charger. >Where are you located? > >The factory S10Es were model years 1997 and 1998. They are all >front-wheel drive, with the EV1 drive train, controller, and charging >sy...
Tom Dowling
Mon Sep 12 09:38:26 2005
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If this is a factory S10E, you would need a large-paddle charger. Where are you located? The factory S10Es were model years 1997 and 1998. They are all front-wheel drive, with the EV1 drive train, controller, and charging system. The part about the hardwired system for an S10E...
Mike Kane
Mon Sep 12 09:38:26 2005
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Jerry, I've never had the "Range Surprise" problem, but I have had the "check vehicle" problem. I also took it into Performance Chevrolet down here in So Cal. Unfortunately it's a long trip for me as well, but I can just barely make it on one charge. They did fix the problem w...
Jerry Pohorsky
Mon Sep 12 09:38:26 2005
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Howdy, Several months ago I posted an email asking if anyone else had encountered what I call a "range surprise". I got a half dozen responses saying that this was not unusual for the S-10 EV. At that time, I would occasionally see a sudden drop on the SOC gage from about the...
Jerry Pohorsky
Mon Sep 12 09:38:26 2005
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Howdy, There's a 1997 S-10 EV up for auction on Ebay. The vehicle is located in Macon, GA and is not in running condition. Several key parts are missing such as the driver's door, the bench seat, tail gate, and all the wheels. Most likely the batteries are shot as well. The dr...
eluebben
Mon Sep 12 09:38:25 2005
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It would be wise to check to see that the red coolant is circulating when the truck is charging. I have seen three trucks with stuck water pumps. They are magnetically coupled so you'll hear the motor running but no coolant is being pumped. Look at the coolant bottle on the ri...
Mike Kane
Mon Sep 12 09:38:25 2005
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Hi Jerry, Thanks for the run down. Re-inserting the paddle did not do the trick in my case, although admittedly I only tried it once. I'm running lead acid Panasonics, so my firmware might be slightly different as well. Never had a range surprise on this truck, and it's always...
List member
Mon Sep 12 09:38:25 2005
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Hi Mike and other fellow S10 E drivers, I have had this happen several times, although I have never used the ignition key as a remedy. In nearly every case, removing the paddle, waiting a few seconds and reinserting the paddle seems to allow charging to continue normally. Most...
Mark
Mon Sep 12 09:38:25 2005
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Sent this to the EVLIST, got some interesting responses. Does anyone care to comment? Thanks, Mark > Hello all, > New to the list, have been reading up for the last few weeks, and > have > a broad question. > > I am about to undertake my first EV conversion. I have a 92 S-10 w...
List member
Mon Sep 12 09:38:25 2005
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Paul, I am interested in those Panasonics if the price is right. Pricing seems to have gone up faster than the price of gas in the last 6 months. I have 2 vehicles that need all new batteries and can't afford $600 per module. Let me know, Tom Convey ----- Original Message ----...
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Mon Sep 12 09:38:25 2005
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I am definately interested in 52 of those Panasonics if you can get them. Tom Convey ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email removed]> To: <[email removed]> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 10:00 AM Subject: S10-EV Digest, Vol 2, Issue 1 > Send S10-EV mailing list submission...
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Mon Sep 12 09:38:25 2005
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I may be able to locate a limited number of new Panasonic battery modules at a lower price than the Chevrolet dealer, IF their is any interest. Don't know quanity yet, but suspect around 75. Paul.