EV warriors ... go

["Brian Kraack" <bkraack-at-siscom.net>]

Hi All,

 

I just received my two EV warrior motors.  They came with mounting rings and with cables that plug into the motor and onto battery tabs.  A quick test with my old (can't believe it still has a charge) battery shows the motors are in working order.  So, this weekend (if not before) I will be starting on the drive module that will sit in the lower hull of my tank!  woohoo!  Hopefully, the sprockets and hubs will get here tomorrow.

 

I do have a few questions ...

 

1)  how did you cut the keyway into your 5/8" bar stock?  did you use some special table saw blade or take it somewhere to have done?

 

2)  what kind of pulley wheel are you using in the drive train and where did you get it (and that twist lock belt too)?  I think I remember someone saying at an autoparts store ... if so, what exactly should I look for?

 

tia,

Brian "Back in the saddle" Kraack