Original Truck -- 1999 Ranger XLT 2.5L manual 5-spd, about 90k miles on it, decent shape
Engine compartment -- pre conversion
Removing Shift Lever.. of course lots of other stuff also got removed and tossed on the bone pile...cooling system/raditor, fuel tank, exhaust system, random hoses and ICE controls....
Pulling the Engine/Tranny...after not so carefully disconnecting everything
Tight fit -- But came out in 1 big piece; good idea to have extra help at this stage
Pack Split apart for conversion --- Anybody want a 4 Cyl engine --- Cheap!
hmmmm....now what?
Original Tranny ... with DC Motor and Coupling adapter HW
Some Assembly required...."turn off the x-box and come outside"
Almost done...
Completed Electric Power Pack
New pack set in place temporarily
Motor Installed...
Battery Chargers
Batteries under the chargers
Pack Voltage and Amp Gauges... 'Mcgyvered' into the Air vents
Control Board Main Components, from the passenger side
...and from the driver's side
... Ready to test
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