My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck

[Gregski]

after one too many sleepless nights The Greg made some significant progress on Rev. 2.0 of our input shaft mechanism, using this handy LDR 311 F-112 Galvanized Floor Flange, 1-1/2-Inch, complements of our friends in Vietnam, or as I like to call it the Lexus GS450h transmission plate two big of a hole reducer thingie

here it is as found in our local Ace Hardware store plumbing section

[Gregski]

just think clutch pressure plate alignment tool


this gets us in the ballpark but it's not a snug fit, we can do better...


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[Gregski]

alright, I aint gonna lie to you, it's not a snug fit... yet ! but we got a solution for that

[yuccales]

Is the "Lexus GS450h transmission plate two big of a hole reducer thingie" being used as an alignment tool so you can re-drill those mounting holes?

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by yuccales

Is the "Lexus GS450h transmission plate two big of a hole reducer thingie" being used as an alignment tool so you can re-drill those mounting holes?

that is correct, but it also required this additional mini adapter aka "rubber band set"

[yuccales]

Originally Posted by Gregski

that is correct, but it also required this additional mini adapter aka "rubber band set"

Gotcha.

[Gregski]

did I mention I was tickled pink when I discovered OUR custom transmission crossmember was going to clear all North, South, East, and West boltuators


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[Gregski]

and then it was S&K Steel Time aka SKST

so this is the kind of remnants they have, and at first I thought this frisbie disc would work but turns out it was not sliced straight

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[Gregski]

so then I spied this 1/2" thick by 10" wide and about 30" long plate which I had cut into two squares for a crisp Ulysses S. Grant !

[Gregski]

so here's some pics for you to gnaw on whilst I editing the 3rd half of the Input Shaft Lock Out video series, ISLO


the two 1/2" plate cake


final, final assembly will be held down with ocho M10 bolts for super strengthability, making it burn out certified


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[72 tigger]

Very nice and strong machining work!

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Very nice and strong machining work!

thank you I appreciate that, and on this episode we make sure: "That aint going anywhere!"

GMC Electric Truck Lexus Transmission Plate Success

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[Gregski]

so lets level set and regroup a bit, so up to this point for the last year or so I have been driving this truck only on one electric motor inside of that Lexus transmission, this one, commonly referred to as MG2 for Motor Generator 2, and I have put on over 2,200 miles on the truck that way (yeah, I know whooptie do!)

[Gregski]

and what I have done just now is that I have enabled the second electric motor inside of that Lexus transmission called MG1 for Motor Generator 1, so now both electric motors will power the truck

in this latest video we test spinning each motor at a time and then both simultaneously

GMC Electric Truck Lexus Input Shaft Locked Testing

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[zicc1835]

nice..... thanks for clarifying it all "Im level set now" Im sure this is very rewarding when it comes together and you see those wheels spin

[pjmoreland]

Exciting progress!

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Exciting progress!

thanks, but will my truck be done(ish) before yours?

[LT7A]

I really like this truck and it was great to see it (and you) in person, after Christmas. Was hoping to get a ride in the electrons-only pickup but I caught you in the middle of the phase 2 battery replacement. I thought this would be a good time to reread the thread AND get caught up. That's also why you might see me comment on ancient posts. Like this picture. I completely forgot that the cab was originally customized by the Dukes of Hack-ard and the bed painted batmobile style.

[LT7A]

Is this who I think it is?

[pjmoreland]

Originally Posted by Gregski

thanks, but will my truck be done(ish) before yours?

Highly likely, as long as the weather is nice