Michael MacDonell
Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:29:54 -0800 (PST)
2010
Thread size 1
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...
Michael Anzalone
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:28:48 -0500
2010
Thread size 1
I'm not sure how helpful this will be, but I just received a copy of the official Spare Parts List for the Webasto WD50 heater. Thanks to Don Blazer for providing several excellent photos which helped me track this document down. Feel free to download the document here: http:/...
McMullin, Kevin
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:03:06 -0500
2010
Thread size 2
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...
List member
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:48:03 EST
2010
Thread size 2
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
2010
Thread size 1
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
2010
Thread size 5
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
2010
Thread size 5
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...
List member
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:40:11 EST
2010
Thread size 5
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
2010
Thread size 5
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)
2010
Thread size 1
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...
List member
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:28:31 EST
2010
Thread size 5
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...
List member
Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:03:21 -0700
2010
Thread size 2
An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/private/s10-ev/attachments/20100116/8fca59cd/attachment.html>
Niel Nielsen
Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:50:14 -0600
2010
Thread size 2
An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/private/s10-ev/attachments/20100116/6a7c0525/attachment.html>
Rayan Ghazal
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:24:39 -0800
2010
Thread size 1
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)
2010
Thread size 1
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
2010
Thread size 2
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...
List member
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:17:43 EST
2010
Thread size 1
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
2010
Thread size 7
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
2010
Thread size 7
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
2010
Thread size 7
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
2010
Thread size 7
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
2010
Thread size 2
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...
Gil Dawson
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:10:26 -0800
2010
Thread size 2
Alex-- You probably know this, but you didn't mention it, so... There are three wires into the battery pack fan housing. One is 12V power, one is ground. The third is a TTL-level PWM control signal from some computer, which turns the fan on and off rapidly to control its speed...
Michael Anzalone
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:21:12 -0500
2010
Thread size 7
I can't say whether the part will fit in a '97, but I can say that I bought a fan from this seller a few months ago for my '98, and: A. The part did fit B. The seller is reputable Best, Michael Anzalone ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael MacDonell To: [email removed] S...
Michael MacDonell
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:03:05 -0800 (PST)
2010
Thread size 7
I guess actually posting the link would help! Sorry http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-02-CADILLAC-AC-A-C-HEATER-BLOWER-MOTOR-GM-52494108_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem518e096c11QQitemZ350275333137QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories --- On Mon, 1/11/10, Alex Beamer <[e...
Michael MacDonell
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:00:16 -0800 (PST)
2010
Thread size 7
Here's a seller on eBay that claims his fan fits the '97 electric S10 along with the Cadillac models. --- On Mon, 1/11/10, Alex Beamer <[email removed]> wrote: From: Alex Beamer <[email removed]> Subject: Re: [S10-EV] S-10 battery pack fan To: [email removed] Cc: [email remove...
McMullin, Kevin
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:36:58 -0500
2010
Thread size 12
Lynn, Thank you very much! Knowing that you don't own your S10E anymore, and that you're still here to help, says a lot about you. I am fortunate to have a large, well lighted, heated, 2 car garage, and an Air / Hydraulic bumper lift that will raise my truck 24" off the floor....
Adams, Lynn
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:04:58 -0700
2010
Thread size 12
Kevin and all, I think the GM manual starts by saying "pull the motor" which is the hard way. The easy way is to approach it from underneath the truck (a pit would be ideal, but I have done it with the truck sitting on the ground- raising the truck even 2 inches helps a lot)....
List member
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:54:54 GMT
2010
Thread size 1
I have in perfect condition a 1997 S10e converted to NiMH by Jeff Thomas and Bryan Sailor. That is everything is perfect except that it has no batteries. At the end of this week it will go onto EBay. Barring a decent offer on EBay I will start parting out the truck, with the d...
Niel Nielsen
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:21:45 -0600
2010
Thread size 1
An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/private/s10-ev/attachments/20100111/8f87c58d/attachment.html>