[ausev] Shaft to flywheel adaptor suggestions?

[Brian Lasseter]

On Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 10:00 PM, Roy Hughes <crashlode at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Im currently designing the motor to transmission bits for my ev. Plate is no
> problem, critical distance - got it.
> But im having trouble.
> The motor is an Advanced DC FB1-4001A , the flywheel is modular to the
> clutch so it can't be pulled apart.
>
> My idea is to simply bolt a hub onto the back of the flywheel (after
> drilling and tapping) and hopefully the hub happens to have a bore that
> would accept the drive shaft from the motor.
>
> My problem is i have no idea where to start looking for this kind of
> shaft hub coupler.I have found a number of companies on the web that have
> lovejoy connectors,taper locks,weld on ,bolt on hubs etc but their
> schematics don't give me any way to know for sure if i'd be picking the
> right component as per size etc..
> Can you offer suggestions on places to go to find fittings or examples of
> people who have done what i would like to do?.

I used (and have enjoyed) an FB1-4001A.  I was not terribly involved
with mating the transmission to my engine... but I can point you to
the photo set:
http://www.revoltcustomelectric.com/lasso-2002-saturn-sl/

As you can see, I kept my clutch and flywheel, however you can also
see a little round hub with holes to mate my engine to my flywheel:
http://www.revoltcustomelectric.com/lasso-2002-saturn-sl/images/2002-saturn-SL-20070610-180343.jpg
http://www.revoltcustomelectric.com/lasso-2002-saturn-sl/images/2002-saturn-SL-20070523-180919.jpg

The hub was sent to me by Randy over at CanadaEV... I'm sure he could
help you out:  http://www.canev.com/KitsComp/Components/Adapter%20page.htm
TEL: (250) 954-2230, FAX: (250) 954-2235
E-mail: randy at canev.com


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