I had hoped to see the rear wheels turn when I connected the cables to my C-Car, but a meltdown occured instead. (C-Car is on jackstands) I'd appreciate any...
Great info on 12 volt current draw. This will inspire me to go with a DC to DC converter. I haven't been able to drive at night because my headlights keep the ...
... I made the following post to the list a couple years ago (the archives are your friend!) I was very pleased with the Astrodyne converter, as have I been...
Is anybody on this board an insurance agent? Please help me understand what is happening. Allstate, Progressive, State Farm, etc... Why is it so diffrent from...
It appears that you had a bad connection on that battery post, was it tightened all the way? Had it appeared that there was some corrosion on there? You should...
REG - Yes, I agree there must have been a bad connection. I've replaced the cables interconnecting the batteries, but used the old cables going to the ...
When I re-wired mine, I made it so that neither side of the main battery bank had any type of a ground, less chance of an accident that way. If you have no...
Just info. I had a post nearly melted yo the case. My Trojan dealer repoured the post and charged me $7.60. Been running for over a year. Check wiyh your...
Bob - Great idea. I may try doing it myself because I could not find a battery dealer in my area that will do it. Gordon ... repoured the post and charged me...
You shouldn't see a lot of sparking or heat with this test. If nothing spins and you do make sparks, heat, or the wire sticks to the battery terminal, then...
Get a swivel headed inspection mirror from your local auto parts store. You can also use to check battery electrolyte levels on the Comuta cars. Bob ... From:...
David - I am planning on using a starter relay to make the battery connection for the motor test. The meltdown was not fun, but I think I have completed...
i just gave a good long look at the pic of your drawing of the batteries you posted on the group ...the pic of the meltdown ...there should NOT be a ground...
Best of luck. Hopefully it will all be worth it someday. I know when I finally got mine back on the road, it really was worth everything I put into it. ... ...
Paul - Perhaps you can help me understand the system. The batteries are connected into two banks of 4 batteries for a total of 24 volts per bank. After ...
hey everybody: i just bought a 1980 commuta from the east coast. i'm in san francisco. the car, though in good overall shape, needs some repair, namely the...
no the batts are connected in a 3 speed form (18 then 24 then 48 )the four batts in the center are the begining of the pack then they go into the two batts...
are you the dude that bought the yellow Elcar and the red commutacar from maryland? you got a very good deal on the 2 robert in maryland "blue greenie" 75...
Paul - Your C-Car must be wired in a different fashion from mine. Here is what the Service Manual for my CitiCar has to say: The CitiCar is powered by 8...
Hello there James, I am North of you, in the area of West of Ukiah CA. I've been an electrician for over 35 years and had my first golf cart about that long...
oh yes my c c car is the same as yours but i forgot one thing before the 1st speed to 2nd speed the pack is split through the relays to the large strap coil...
I have one post that is very pathetic looking (didn't melt but got cleaned too much too many times) Anyway could I use solder to rebuild the post and the...
Ryan - You may want to try putting a flat, copper washer over the threaded post and using rosin core solder to attach it to the lead. It has worked for me,...
... That's easy enough. Tape up the threads of a good post then grease it up nicely. Place something like a paper cup with the bottom cut out around the post...
yep. the guy from whom i bought them would only sell as a pair. now i'm over my head with WAY too many cars. i'm selling the el car, keeping the c-car. el car...
I live across the Bay in Alameda, and would be happy to help you get it running. Going to be raining all week, but the weekend looks sunny! Tom - Yellow 1976...
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