" From: "Swygert, Francis G MSgt 436 CES/CECM" <Francis.Swygert3@xxxxxxxxxxxx> " " " I also agree that it doesn't have to feel like an IC driven vehicle. An " electric motor with one speed would start to slow and whine like crazy " at high speed though. why would an induction or other brushless motor whine? gears whine. " Having at least a low and high range would " eliminate that and make the thing more palatable. That's what made me " think of using a BW OD unit as a transmission. Basically it IS the guts " of a Powerglide! That solenoid draws around 5 amps when held in, and " around 30 amps when activated (at 12V, of course). better would be some sort of toggle arrangement. it would hold without power in either position but need a kick to switch 'over center'. i still think that the od unit isn't enough ratio change to be meaningful with an electric motor. ________________________________________________________________________ Andrew Hay the genius nature internet rambler is to see what all have seen adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought _______________________________________________ Amc-list mailing list Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list