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Old 01-07-2017, 11:52 PM   #1
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Looks like I would need the express box and a few extra leafs to accommodate 16- 2 volt batteries ?
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Old 01-08-2017, 02:38 AM   #2
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A good 'Deep Cycle' battery (6 volts) weighs 115 lbs. When I was using 32 V.DC power for my electricity needs, I used 6 each 6 V.DC batteries in series. The 6x115 lbs. did indeed weigh quiet a bit - 690 pounds.


I usually had my wife move them when they had to be moved.
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Doug Vieyra and Tom Wesenberg know this history of 32-volt systems. Jacobs initially made 32-volt wind generators before REA, and later 110-volt wind generators, but the standard in rural America in the 30s was 32 volts.

As for the look you want, I'm guessing its mostly fan blades and the wire cage. You might take it in to an auto parts store and see what they might have in a 6-volt or 12-volt heater motor that you could swap out, retaining the blade and cage.
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Old 01-07-2017, 05:25 PM   #4
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Definitely on my list of things to do now Tom !! Guess i'll have to look for more 32 volt appliances now
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Thanks for the delco light plant lesson, can't believe I've never heard of it before. Some good youtube stuff about them... would love to have one to play with.

BTW, where would you put such a large fan in the small cab of a Model A pickup?
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Passenger floor blowing up at me !! Wife could ride in the back and keep the Delcolight running !!
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Art, I was hoping to mount it between the E brake and seat, but like you said small cab. Checked where you live (Bellingham). I've never been north of Seattle and that area looks beautiful !! This summer I went out to Centralia, Wa. and picked up a load of stuff. In the spring/summer I need to go out for more. How far are you from Seattle? I would love to drive through that area. Thanks, Pat P.S. Dick lives there too !! Has to be a great place to live !
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Art, I was hoping to mount it between the E brake and seat, but like you said small cab. Checked where you live (Bellingham). I've never been north of Seattle and that area looks beautiful !! This summer I went out to Centralia, Wa. and picked up a load of stuff. In the spring/summer I need to go out for more. How far are you from Seattle? I would love to drive through that area. Thanks, Pat P.S. Dick lives there too !! Has to be a great place to live !
I've had to resist making the trip to Centralia, Looks like you got some good stuff! We're still a 100 miles north of Seattle, only about 20 minutes south of the boarder. We are planning a drive to Mt. Baker in August. I've been building a simple web page for our club, watch there for the details. www.moonona.org
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Old 01-08-2017, 12:11 PM   #9
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Will keep in touch and have a great trip. I'm planning on joining a Model A club in Minnesota this spring. Art, talking to A guys is like hanging out at the old hardware store !! Checked out the pictures of Mt. Baker, stunning and I need to see that !

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This is an accessory for the light plant. I believe it is a motor to run various things in and out of the house. Churn, washing machine, or grinding wheel. Delco light in the fore ground and I believe it is a model 752. Temp. here today is unknown even though the Humidity looks good
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Unknown... but looks very cold!
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Art, was just reading your post on your engine check by completely pulling everything apart !! Don't tell me how it ends, I'll read the rest later Getting ready to start pulling one apart today to learn some of what you learned. 21 degrees here right now. Great day to you !!
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Art, was just reading your post on your engine check by completely pulling everything apart !! Don't tell me how it ends, I'll read the rest later Getting ready to start pulling one apart today to learn some of what you learned. 21 degrees here right now. Great day to you !!
I hope to have it running on a stand soon. I plan on videoing the start up. Gotta find a fuel tank of some kind.
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I have a few tanks over here, if you want to pick it up on your way through
Will be checking in for help on my venture if you don't mind ? How many have you built ?
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I have a few tanks over here, if you want to pick it up on your way through
Will be checking in for help on my venture if you don't mind ? How many have you built ?
I just need a tank for the engine stand. I'd help anyway I could, but I'm a Model A noobie!
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I hope to have it running on a stand soon. I plan on videoing the start up. Gotta find a fuel tank of some kind.
Solder a copper nipple to an empty 1 gallon metal paint thinner can, which many body shops throw away. This makes a good fuel tank, or you can usually find a tank at a small engine shop.
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Thanks, for the info 1930 coupe ! I have a small 6 volt Chief fan now, but I thought it might like it's mom close by I will start only posting Model A stuff on this site though. I had a fantastic day in the shop. I learned my junk motor was rebuilt at some point and is possibly the original motor to the frame Frame is solid motor mount which ended Dec 28, engine # is Nov 28 and has front cover to match mount. Love you guys !!!!!

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