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Well, I got both pistons out of that wheel cylinder! Held the one I got out the first time in with a vise and pumped the other one out! Now I know how to do...
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Mar 1, 2003
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Brakes are getting better all the time! I got both front wheels working again. and the passenger's side rear. broke my grease gun getting that one out,...
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Mar 3, 2003
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Hello C-Car owners, I am interested in modifying my '81 Comuta Car to 4 wheel-drive. Are there any suggestions for using additional GM electric motors on the...
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Mar 3, 2003
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Latest post. . . Successful brake work! Brakes all work, and so far it doesn't appear to be leaking. Drove the car around the yard this evening! It is a 48V...
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Mar 4, 2003
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Hi VeeWee77 Thank you for your latest e-mail about your scarey and funny drive with C-Car in your lawn. Go-Pedal sticking in floored position is not nice....
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Mar 4, 2003
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Thanks to another guy on this list. . . To get your car to run on 36 volts, and this assumes that it is still wired as it was from the factory, just remove one...
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Mar 4, 2003
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Addendum. . . Take those two batteries from the *outermost* pairs of batteries. Leave those four in the middle alone. DS...
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Mar 4, 2003
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Does anyone know where I could find a pair of those nifty marker/turn signal units that are on the front of the citicar? I am assuming that these were an "off...
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Mar 4, 2003
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Hi folks, Just in case you missed it, I thought I should remind everyone about the wiring diagrams and such that can be found in the "files" are on our groups ...
Mike Chancey
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Mar 4, 2003
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Almost everything on the C-Cars were off the shelf, the only hard part is finding exactly what shelf. :^) I did make up a parts interchange (you can find it...
Mike Chancey
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Mar 4, 2003
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For what it's worth, I ran my 48V c-car on 36V for quite awhile. Surprisingly, the voltage different doesn't make *that* much of a difference. I even tested...
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Mar 4, 2003
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Hi Doug S., Thank you for the detailed info about changing the C-Car to 36-v. I will use this info and then even go one step further (on the crazy side). I...
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Mar 4, 2003
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For driving a Comutacar on hilly terrain, it would seem that a 2- speed transmission would be a great benefit. Has anyone on this group ever added a...
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Mar 4, 2003
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2-speed trans for C-car sounds like a good idea. The only parts car I have with a 2-speed automatic trans is an Edsel, and that would seem to be a challenge to...
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Mar 4, 2003
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You'll also have a time figuring out where to put all those batteries! DS...
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Mar 5, 2003
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Howdy, Mid 60's Ford pickup trucks were offered with a hi-low range auxiliary transmission. I believe that the device was sold as an overdrive feature for...
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Hi Doug S., Finding a place for all the batteries is the easy part. Since each electric-lawnmower has three 12-v batteries (charged by solar), I will just get...
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Mar 5, 2003
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Remove the seals and spring from inside the cylinder with needle nose pliers or suitable tool. Then, try using a soft wooden or nylon dowel for a drift...
Bob Atchinson
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Mar 5, 2003
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While you-all are discussing brakes,may I put my 2bits in and mention again that I switched from DOT 4 to DOT 5 (silicone) brake fluid and have eliminated all...
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Mar 5, 2003
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Very cool! evdon2001 <donruth215@...> wrote:While you-all are discussing brakes,may I put my 2bits in and mention again that I switched from DOT 4 to DOT...
Bob Atchinson
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Mar 5, 2003
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Hi Don, Well, I always believe that brakes are priority on any vehicle. I'm looking for a replacement hand-brake cable for the C-car. Where can I find one? Val...
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Mar 6, 2003
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How much for the batteries? I assume you were asking me if I wanted them. . . DS P.S. Where are you located? ... part. ... batteries?...
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Mar 6, 2003
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Hi Val, The only time lately I contacted someone for parts was for a rear spring. I believe I talked with Myron Pervis at the Electric Car Man at 417 4692885...
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Mar 6, 2003
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Howdy! How can I determine by the VIN what year my c-car is? Thanks, Doug...
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Mar 6, 2003
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Don, Thank you for valuable info about the cable. You're right; I can use stainless cable we have and then a crimper for the ends. Val...
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Mar 6, 2003
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My c-car came with no speedo cable. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement? Thanks!...
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Mar 6, 2003
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Note from the C-Car Owner/Moderator A message about boycotting a stamp honoring a Muslim holiday was posted by a user. I have deleted it from the archive, not...
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Mar 7, 2003
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Mar 8, 2003
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... nose pliers or suitable tool. Then, try using a soft wooden or nylon dowel for a drift (punch), and use some light but persistant hammer taps to persuade...
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