More Tips from the Mentor

I could use a single Weber IDF 40… 44 for a bigger motor…

Truck Stop LED Lighting will be most cost effective

AC Industries SO Cal Cermaic Coated Exaust Trimill Bazooka is best

Brakes should be torqued to 260 Ft Lbs as should the engine

30 Ohm Coil and Single Wire Alternator with internal Regulator – Electronic Igniciation from Petronics

Always use new Jugs and Pistons Case may need to be line bored…

More Electric Trike Info

The motor shown in the pictures is a starter-generator from a jet engine. He got it surplus. Also picked up an adapter from http://www.wildernessev.com , They sell motors like the one on the dune buggy. They had a kit listed on ebay for a VW. They are just one place that sell parts, there are others.

Elecric Trike

Elecric Trike

Originally uploaded by Justin Kaiser – Creative Identity Group

This is an interesting setup… D Barkley reports he has $213.00 in the motor after shipping, $40.00 each for the batteries. Apparently you can purchase a kit from http://www.e-volks.com and it runs about $2000.00. That is motor, controller, potbox (throttle), adapter and maybe cable ends.

I think you will still need cable. This would have a motor like the one on the dune buggy. The batteries were purchased surplus, their original cost is like $200.00. They weigh 63 lb., lead = capacity. The more they weigh the more their capacity. For more money (lots more) you could go lithium, lose the weight and increase capacity and the range will be three times as much. The charge time will decrease.

For more info on this build, check out http://www.texomaev.com or http://www.flickr.com/mbarkley or http://www.evalbum.com

Uses for WD 40

GENERAL INFO ON ALL PURPOSE MAGIC FORMULA!

“I had a neighbor who had bought a new pickup … I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason). I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news. He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do – probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open. Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm the paint job that was on the truck. I was impressed! WD-40 – who knew?”

Water Displacement #40. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and de-greaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a ‘water displacement’ compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation; thus WD-40.

The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you …’It is made from fish oil.’ When you read the ’shower door’ part, try it. It’s the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as on glass. Then try it on your stovetop. It is now shinier than it has ever been before.

Other uses:

1) Protects silver from tarnishing.

2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.

3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.

4) Gives floors that “just-waxed” sheen without making them slippery.

5) Keeps flies off cows.

6) Restores and cleans chalkboards.

7) Removes lipstick stains.

Loosens stubborn zippers.

9) Untangles jewelry chains.

10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.

11) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.

12) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.

13) Removes tomato stains from clothing.

14) Keeps glass shower doors free of waterspots.

15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.

16) Keeps scissors working smoothly.

17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.

18) It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Open some windows if you have a lot of marks.

19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car. They are removed quickly with WD-40!

20) Gives a children’s play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.

21) Lubricates gear shift on lawn mowers.

22) Rids kids’ rocking chair sand swings of squeaky noises.

23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.

24) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.

25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.

26) Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.

27) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.

28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.

29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.

30) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.

31) Removes splattered grease on stove.

32) Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.

33) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.

34) Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).

35) Removes all traces of duct tape.

36) Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.

37) Florida’s favorite use: ‘cleans and removes Love Bugs from grills and bumpers.’

38) Protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.

39) WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time.

40) Fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.

41) WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.

42)If you’ve washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!

43) If you spray WD-40 on the distributor cap, it will displace the moisture and allow the car to start. (Old car)

Keep a can of WD-40 in your kitchen cabinet over the stove. It is good for oven burns or any other type of burn. It takes the burned feeling away and heals with NO scarring.

How Fast Am I Going?

Anthony writes… “I wonder if you can help. I am looking for a Digital Speedometer for my trike project. This would solve the speedo problem for me as I am using an XS650 front mag wheel. To match up drives and speedo`s is a problem. Cant seem to find one that supplies in Kmh.”

Thanks Anthony. I plan on using my Garmin Nuvi GPS. I’ve got a GPS that cost about $150 and it works great as a speed sensor as well… and very accurate. Hope this helps.

Justin