EV0 Mechanics
EV0a (a.k.a The inspiration)
In order to add the milk float motor to the Fiat 126 we need to construct a frame
which can hold the motor and the gearbox to which it will be attached.
Rough sketch of the frame for mounting the motor.
Views of the car with the motor outline superimposed.
I took the images at a measured 2 metres range to give a rough fit for size.
Draft of the frame to mount.
Bit more complex than I hoped, but there we go.
Almost finished perspective.
Full frame.
And just the gearbox mount section.
Dimensions in persective.
Need to cut some box and then cut into angle:
4 sections are 363 + 192 + 330 + 331
330 + 331 = 661 and 363 + 192 = 555 so a section 661 long would do.
Finished frame, just need to drill out.
EV0b (a.k.a EV0 Upgrade)
The EV0b (upgraded) version (Daihatsui HiJet) started with gusto this year.
More will be added as the media is prepared.
Conversion design:
Assessing the conversion
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Assessing the motor connection options
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Starting the component removal
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Daihatsui Hijet Petrol Tank Backflow Valve Problems
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Load floor removal #1
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Preparing the back axle
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Load Floor removal #2
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Assessing axle rotation
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Real axle removed
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Preparing rear axle for refitting
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Rear axle refitted
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Rear axle preparation for testing
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Rear axle ready for motor
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Assessing motor mount and coupling
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Assessing motor mount and coupling #2
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Final stages of construction:
Frame mount to milk float motor
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Milk float motor mount completed
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Milk float motor mounted, preparing link to propshaft
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Constructing the motor coupling
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Constructing the coupling #2
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Axle coupling
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First run on a road
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First run on a road #2
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Motor coupling
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Second road test with new mount:
Daihatsu engine removal #1
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Daihatsu engine removal #2
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Assessing the new motor mount
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Removing the first motor mount
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Inspection of the first coupling
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The first mount and coupling
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Preparing the van chassis for the new motor mount
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Constructing the new motor mount
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New motor mount in place
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New mount first test
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Second road test assessment
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Third test with full electrics
Preparing for full electrics
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Third road test
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