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Reading this thread from the beginning, I wonder if using the mount/shift/axle setup from a 4 cylinder version wouldn't have saved a good deal of grief. They moved the transmission over to accomodate the fourth cylinder.
I am sure that many ecomodders have put these transmissions into their 3 cyl. models, and may have hoarded the parts not used.
I'm wondering about using a welding machine generator as an EV motor. These are a compound DC machine, so much or all of the control could be on the shunt winding. I believe these depended on the output bearing of the 1400 rpm Continental engine.
I haven't measured one, but would probably bea bit large for a Metro!
Also, a 40 hp electric motor would likely twist off stuff sized for 55 hp IC.
bob
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