James HobsonNow that we have a car and a motor, we need to fill in the gaps. First off is coupling the motor to the original transmission of the car.
In machine shop class I replicated the spline pattern found in the pump motor -- first on the lathe.
Then on a mill with a rotary index.
It fits!
We made a temporary plywood spacer for the transmission, and from that, an aluminum cover plate.
From there it was just a matter of installing everything.
Almost ready for its virgin test drive! But wait -- it's cold out, and we don't have a heating system!
Is that a kettle element? Attached to the heating coil? Yes... yes it is...
We were lucky enough to receive these old 6V batteries from our school Conestoga College -- They aren't the greatest, but good for testing!
Next up the finishing touches, and the first test drive!
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