Wiring Diagram / Schematic
OwnerJohn
LocationBelchertown, Massachusetts US map
Vehicle1986 Nissan King Cab
3 battery's in motor compartment with remaining 21 in truck bed.
MotorAdvanced DC Series Wound DC
9 inch
DrivetrainElectroAuto adapter to stock 5 speed manual transmission
ControllerCafe Electric Zilla 1K
Glad I was able to get one while they were available.

Hope to see them back in production soon.
Batteries24 Interstate U2400 Workaholic, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
'L' type terminals

251 Ah at 20hr rate
154 minutes at 75 amps
70 lbs

Manufactured by US Battery, same as US145
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro PFC-30
Heater1,500 watt ceramic heater in place of stock heater core
DC/DC ConverterIota DLS-55/IQ4
Installed to be always on. In the winter I have to disconnect while charging because end of charge voltage exceeds the 190 VDC input limit I read somewhere.

I gave up on the CC Power unit that was blowing fuses. If I ever get it fixed I'll have a backup
Instrumentation0-1000 amp ammeter
6-16 VDC accessory system voltmeter
115-175 VDC traction pack voltmeter
Hairball check engine lamp
Hairball battery lamp
EVision in the house awaiting installation
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
So far 65 is my max speed while on the highway for a few miles.
AccelerationNothing to brag about.
Poor relative to modern cars (weight kills)

Able to merge onto 65 mph highway safely with a generally flat to slight downhill on-ramp.

Hills are problematic
Range40 Miles (64 Kilometers)
Longest so far is 40 miles.
No true "fuel gage" installed yet so not sure what max will be.

Able to comfortably do my 20 mile commute with a recharge at work with the exception of the last 3 mile home.
They are all uphill with a 50 mph sped limit; I end up pulling over the let cars pass.
Watt Hours/Mile700 Wh/Mile
Estimate based on KWh from outlet and distance traveled.

20 mile trip includes some rolling hills with speeds in the 34 to 45 range with last 3 miles uphill with 50 mph speed limit. (I can only poke up the hill at 25 to 30 mph)
EV Miles
Start:143,912 Miles (231,554 Kilometers)
Current:146,927 Miles (236,405 Kilometers)
Total:3,015 Miles (4,851 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults and 1 Corgi/Australian sheppard mix
Curb Weight4,820 Pounds (2,190 Kilograms)
Conversion Time4 years, 4 months and 22 days.
Conversion CostIn the range of 12,000 and I already owned the glider
Additional FeaturesUpgraded to heavy duty springs from SpringWorks (www.springworks.com) to restore stock ride height with the 21 batteries in bed. (Photo shows original springs with no batteries in bed)

EV Source Zilla liquid cooling kit.

EV Source speed sensor in hand but not yet installed
Phase I of project has plywood boxes for batteries and enclosures for the zilla, main contactor, hairball and other relays.

Street Legal 5/22/08.

Passed the 1,000 electric mile mark on 01/22/09

Passed the 3,000 electric mile mark on 07/01/09

code by jerry