A Scott 12v 1 hp exactly the same motor style as a KDB. They are almost identical in appearance with no extra flanges/fins to deal with. I have been waiting for one to come up on EBAY as I don't have the budget for a $535 unit from one of the EV suppliers. I googled the 2 hp Scott part number and got a hit in Vancouver for 75$. There was a web page specials list with a few Scott motors all for cheap. When I phoned they had sold the last 2hp model 4BC2850 but still had a 12v 1hp model 4BC01368 in stock. It seemed too good to be true, though, and sure enough when it came to the details they said they could only sell to a distributor. DANG! I then dropped in to Drake Electric who were very helpful earlier in supplying me with rewinding supplies and advice and thankfully they agreed to order it for me plus $10 markup for a total of $85! I was so happy, I gave them $100 and still got a smoking deal. Thanks Greg!
Greg was furiously rebuilding a motor on his day off for a BC ferry contractor. If the ferry does not run they get fined $40,000 so I guess paying through the nose for a rush job just ain't no thang.
I realize the voltage is wrong but the motor should still work at 24v as long as I don't push it too hard. Or since I don't have batteries yet I could get a couple of T-105 6Vs and practically double my range battery life (with a little judicious rewiring)
Very soon we should be cruising side by side Auranthetic style!
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