Re: [EVDL] Adding a second bearing to forklift motors

2020-11-02 Thread jerry freedomev via EV
Hi Glenn and All,     I found this out when I bought a bunch of Crown pallet jack forklift motors.  There are several choices.  First is just buy a bearing endplate for that motor size, brand, likely 6.7".  Around $70 last I checked.    I being cheap just use a drill press and a hole saw to

Re: [EVDL] Adding a second bearing to forklift motors

2020-11-02 Thread Lee Hart via EV
Glenn Brooks via EV wrote: Is there a best practice document, or “how to” out there somewhere that describes adding a second bearing to a forklift drive motor? I only have a little experience in this area, but maybe it will help. The forklift traction motors I've seen all have two bearings.

Re: [EVDL] Adding a second bearing to forklift motors

2020-11-02 Thread dennis berube via EV
Consider a double wide.I put one on all the side Pull (chain)fork lift motors.Such as the Rocket electric drag bike. -Original Message- From: Glenn Brooks via EV To: Ev List Administrator via EV Cc: Glenn Brooks Sent: Tue, Nov 3, 2020 11:08 AM Subject: [EVDL] Adding a second bearing

[EVDL] Adding a second bearing to forklift motors

2020-11-02 Thread Glenn Brooks via EV
Hello all, I hope this is not to rudimentary a question: Is there a best practice document, or “how to” out there somewhere that describes adding a second bearing to a forklift drive motor? My local used forklift motor reseller says most of his motors are single bearing motors, and adding

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2020-11-02 Thread ev ln via EV
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Re: [EVDL] Leaf module spacers?

2020-11-02 Thread Jay Summet via EV
Yes sounds like you are looking for the G1 (2011/2012) spacers. Just wanted to point out that there are more than one type. Jay On 11/2/20 2:33 PM, John Lussmyer via EV wrote: Those appear to be a from a different generation of Leaf pack, NOT what I'm looking for. On Mon Nov 02 11:15:44 PST

Re: [EVDL] Leaf module spacers?

2020-11-02 Thread John Lussmyer via EV
Those appear to be a from a different generation of Leaf pack, NOT what I'm looking for. On Mon Nov 02 11:15:44 PST 2020 ev@lists.evdl.org said: >FYI - For G2 packs (2013+) they look like this, and only occur on 12 of >the 48 modules: >

Re: [EVDL] Leaf module spacers?

2020-11-02 Thread Jay Summet via EV
FYI - For G2 packs (2013+) they look like this, and only occur on 12 of the 48 modules: https://www.summet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/module_differences_mounting_plate3.jpg The “special” modules have small metal plates that mount to the top and bottom of the modules. These metal

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2020-11-02 Thread brucedp5 via EV
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Re: [EVDL] Leaf module spacers?

2020-11-02 Thread Cor van de Water via EV
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2020-11-02 Thread brucedp5 via EV
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Re: [EVDL] Leaf module spacers?

2020-11-02 Thread John Lussmyer via EV
Yup, that's them. I was hoping some other EV'er would have some left over they don't need. On Mon Nov 02 07:43:55 PST 2020 ev@lists.evdl.org said: >After doing a short bit of research, maybe you are referring to these: > >https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Nissan-Leaf-Battery-G1-Spacers/124105429028 >

Re: [EVDL] Leaf module spacers?

2020-11-02 Thread Mr. Sharkey via EV
After doing a short bit of research, maybe you are referring to these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Nissan-Leaf-Battery-G1-Spacers/124105429028 What I have are probably end plates (you are welcome to those if you want them) ___ UNSUBSCRIBE:

Re: [EVDL] Leaf module spacers?

2020-11-02 Thread Mr. Sharkey via EV
School me here, I haven't seen all the parts and pieces that make up a Leaf pack. Are you referring to the stamped metal plates with the kind-of hook that stands up on the end opposite the terminals? If so, I have one pair for you. ___

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2020-11-02 Thread brucedp5 via EV
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2020-11-02 Thread brucedp5 via EV
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2020-11-02 Thread brucedp5 via EV
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2020-11-02 Thread brucedp5 via EV
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