tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2964879210946683855.post1364140453209431529..comments2023-08-03T03:46:05.348-04:00Comments on Building the AMPhibian: Polychain Drive BeltJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373832929315773367noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2964879210946683855.post-2360239805935241282010-08-22T22:55:29.623-04:002010-08-22T22:55:29.623-04:00In theory it should just float, with no water gett...In theory it should just float, with no water getting near the motor or battery, the same way a boat motor doesn't usually get wet. Unfortunately the body now has even more cracks and is therefore further away from floating. Still works well on land though.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373832929315773367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2964879210946683855.post-21463190921697944262010-08-22T14:58:58.702-04:002010-08-22T14:58:58.702-04:00Indeed, as another one said, it would be interesti...Indeed, as another one said, it would be interesting to see this go on water. <br /><br />Or scary. Newb here. May I ask, how will you keep the entire thing from just shorting out or something?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13177528478752400126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2964879210946683855.post-84369256986979375962010-02-18T14:03:53.050-05:002010-02-18T14:03:53.050-05:00Yes they do. I've had it deep enough where it...Yes they do. I've had it deep enough where it was barely touching the bottom, sort of bouncing off it, and it moved quite well. Still have some leaks to fix so have never had it fully floating. Someday I'll get around to it but it's not a priority.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2964879210946683855.post-4065780797267445822010-02-14T15:22:15.044-05:002010-02-14T15:22:15.044-05:00It will be interesting to see how it goes on water...It will be interesting to see how it goes on water. I assume the wheels act as paddlewheels?stormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12723060170933627482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2964879210946683855.post-10600921274154500632010-01-25T19:46:13.464-05:002010-01-25T19:46:13.464-05:00Thanks Dennis. The conversion created a much more...Thanks Dennis. The conversion created a much more useful vehicle for my needs. The old 2 stroke it came with simply did not have the low end torque I required, and the low speed maneuvering I often do left me sitting in a noxious cloud of smoke. I simply could not use a gas version the way I use this EV.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373832929315773367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2964879210946683855.post-57559295365345740622010-01-04T17:24:45.608-05:002010-01-04T17:24:45.608-05:00John, this is the type of unique conversion that m...John, this is the type of unique conversion that makes an outstanding demonstration of the versatility of EV Drive. It is something that should allow saving the "Uniqueness" of ATVs, and perhaps Amfibicars and other "Unusual" or "One-of-a-Kinds" to be saved and enjoyed in use instead of being relagated into a Museum because they were ICE powered and the engines were "Un-Repairable."Dennis (Electric Car Nut)http://electricvehicletechnicalinstitute.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2964879210946683855.post-17942094291283503342009-05-13T09:49:00.000-04:002009-05-13T09:49:00.000-04:00First off I want to say that Im really upset that ...First off I want to say that Im really upset that this blog was posted on my birthday and I didnt get to see it on my birthday! :)<br />I most definitely agree with a lot of people in here, I just wanna add that my ATV now has close to 305cc and is tearing up the mountain! THIS IS WHAT I LIVE FOR!<br />:o)IBM Lenovo Notebook Batterieshttp://www.sparepartswarehouse.com/Laptop,Batteries.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2964879210946683855.post-68888571110717375722009-04-15T07:57:00.000-04:002009-04-15T07:57:00.000-04:00Thanks Jeff.
My final costs ended up being pretty ...Thanks Jeff.<br />My final costs ended up being pretty close to estimates. Subtract the $1100 for the donor vehicle, (which probably could be had for less), and replace the cost of the chain and sprockets, ($70), with the Polychain setup, ($160), and conversion cost was $2180. I was able to sell the motor for $150 so actual out of pocket was $2030. It could be done for less using less expensive batteries and finding a used forklift motor.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373832929315773367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2964879210946683855.post-74365302526107380522009-04-14T23:09:00.000-04:002009-04-14T23:09:00.000-04:00John
I think what you have done to the ATV is fant...John<br />I think what you have done to the ATV is fantastic.<br />I know you had some costs estimates early on -what is your total costs to do it again?Smittyjphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16837230110532990161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2964879210946683855.post-14643037007122727222009-01-10T18:00:00.000-05:002009-01-10T18:00:00.000-05:00No gauges yet, I never take it close to 80% so I j...No gauges yet, I never take it close to 80% so I just keep an eye on run time and check the pack with a voltmeter after each use. You are correct though, I do want to keep a closer eye on the pack when cutting. I'll wire something up to monitor it.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373832929315773367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2964879210946683855.post-28999784736753248222009-01-10T08:06:00.000-05:002009-01-10T08:06:00.000-05:00I compared the noise of new setup to the old one a...I compared the noise of new setup to the old one and yes, there is a difference. Good move.<BR/><BR/>You have any battery SOC gauges in there?<BR/>With new accessory power supply running of main batteries that would be a nice to thing to have. You would hate walking home after topping a tree too much :)<BR/><BR/>-- WarpedOneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com