[ausev] extraneous parts

[Aaron Choate]

I have to agree with those who prefer keeping the clutch (and machining down
the flywheel).  I currently have two EVs one with and one without clutch.  I
can't really make direct comparisons due to the difference in the vehicles
(72 volt 1961 Henney Kilowatt and Mark Barr's 120 volt 1971? Karman Ghia),
but I _much_ prefer being able to use the clutch in the Ghia.

It is somewhat more complicated to put together when you are doing the
conversion, but not having to wait for the synchros means a much smoother
driving/shifting experience for me.

Cheers,

Aaron Choate

On 3/2/07, kenscircus at aol.com <kenscircus at aol.com> wrote:
>
> The flywheel is one of the three primary parts required for the clutch (1-
> pressure plate, 2- clutch disk, and 3- flywheel).  If you do not plan on
> using a clutch, you won't need it.  Personally, I recommend keeping the
> clutch simply because if you plan to shift gears while moving, while it will
> work, it is hard on the transmission's synchronizers because the motor
> armature is more massive than a clutch disk.
>
> Ken
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tntking at sbcglobal.net
> To: ausEV at austinev.org
> Sent: Thu, 1 Mar 2007 8:24 PM
> Subject: [ausev] extraneous parts
>
> Is a flywheel needed in an EV? I would think it would be the first item to
> be removed because the traction motor couples to the transmission input
> shaft,right. Clear me up. Terry, from No. Texas
>
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