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Old 08-26-2009, 12:04 AM   #26 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Christ View Post
I've not been able to find any decent sized motors for anything less than $200 around here, and some of those need new bearings and such.

I think I'm going to do a few alt conversions and see if I can make them more efficient, since I have so many of them.
You've mentioned that before, and I am very curious about that. I have a few alternators myself. I'd be very interested to hear about your results. As far as motors go, if only I had the space I'd want to get into the forklift salvage business! About a month ago there were two forklifts in Tulsa for $400. One was propane, but I bet the electric one had some great motors in it....
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