April Fools BS Thread
pedant
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: EXTREME southwest CT
Perpetual motion, perfect!
Maybe you have to add a retro braking charging system as well?
Then you could have power slowing down too...
Maybe you have to add a retro braking charging system as well?
Then you could have power slowing down too...
Evening, all. 
Due to the rise in fuel prices I have been considering installing a wind powered generator on top of my van and installing electric motors to drive the wheels as a backup to the diesel engine.
I should be able to charge my 98 deep cycle batteries on my drive to work.
I have been looking at various types of wind generators. I cannot decide between horizontal axis or vertical access.
Vertical seems like it would fit better beneath the low bridge to my house but the horizontal access generates more power per mile.
Vertical Axis Wind Turbines
All Power America 400W Horizontal Wind Turbine Generator | Wayfair
Amazon.com: Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator: Automotive
Has anyone seen my tinfoil hat?
Due to the rise in fuel prices I have been considering installing a wind powered generator on top of my van and installing electric motors to drive the wheels as a backup to the diesel engine.
I should be able to charge my 98 deep cycle batteries on my drive to work.
I have been looking at various types of wind generators. I cannot decide between horizontal axis or vertical access.
Vertical seems like it would fit better beneath the low bridge to my house but the horizontal access generates more power per mile.
Vertical Axis Wind Turbines
All Power America 400W Horizontal Wind Turbine Generator | Wayfair
Amazon.com: Sunforce 44444 12-Volt 400-Watt Wind Generator: Automotive
Has anyone seen my tinfoil hat?
Post Fiend
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Wallingford, CT
I would have to call my credit card company and see if I can get my limit raised to afford that though.
Do you think my Ford dealership would install this system for me?
Post Fiend
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Manchester, CT
With all that extra weight you might need to get some new springs which could possibly lift your van, therefore you would need to get bigger tires which also would result in needing lower gears. $$$
Post Fiend
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Wallingford, CT
I suppose I could get Rockwell axles put on it, although I am not sure if Ford would still honor my warranty if I did that. Perhaps they would if I had it put in at the Ford dealership.
Here is one on Ebay Rockwell 2 1/2 ton axle front/rear army 6x6 truck M35a2 rock crawler 4x4 w/tires | eBay
I know they put them on Jeeps. I would have to research whether my air lockers would fit in the new axles though.
Post Fiend
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From: Manchester, CT
If you lift it to high you might have trouble getting your tool box in and out of the van, perhaps you could look into a lift gate like seen on box trucks? Also, you may want to consider a winch so you can more easily load disabled quads and other items into the back of your E-series van.
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Post Fiend
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Wallingford, CT
If you lift it to high you might have trouble getting your tool box in and out of the van, perhaps you could look into a lift gate like seen on box trucks? Also, you may want to consider a winch so you can more easily load disabled quads and other items into the back of your E-series van.
I shared how to do so with pictures here. Perhaps I can get Aaron to fix my broken quad for me though.
Do you think the turbo encapulators stuck to the side of my van would have an adverse affect on the wind flow over my turbine?
Perhaps I could find someone with a wind tunnel so I could test.
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstud...unnels-k4.html
You also need to research piston return springs to increase your revs and horsepower. Great upgrade. 
