http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/ ranger-ev Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:11:17 GMT Lanny Thomason http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3295 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3295 Hi anthony, I hope they tools are pretty much gold plated so you could recoup the cost as an investment later on .... the only actual tool I own is the NGS and Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:44:32 GMT Scott Couchman http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3294 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3294 Anthony, As you know, I have a Battery Tray Lift as well as the Factory Ford Service Tools. The hoist is big and heavy and not very practical. I bought mine Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:57:42 GMT theoldcars@... http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3293 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3293 Hello Anthony The hoist is big and I am sure very heavy. I believe there are at least two Ranger owners on this list that have one and can tell you more. I Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:14:58 GMT anthony c http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3292 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3292 All, Sorry its the Hoist. They quoted me a price of $7500. I don't have ANYTHING like that laying around. Is this the kind of group buy we had in mind? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:14:42 GMT theoldcars@... http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3291 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3291 I am not sure reading these two posts. Is it the battery tray that is part of the Ranger containing the batteries or the battery tray hoist that Anthony is Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:00:21 GMT D Bouton Baldridge http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3290 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3290 Anthony, The coffin is 8feet long, 3 feet wide, and about 30 inches high, and I want to say it weighs maybe 100 lbs, I never lifted the empty box only the lid Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:43:37 GMT anthony c http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3289 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3289 Syosset Ford located on Long Island, NY is moving their Service facility.....They were going to TOSS their Ranger EV tools....JUST IN TIME....I should be Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:12:21 GMT awhecke http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3288 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3288 Cool. Here's what I have for voltages: Lead Acid: 292V controller shutdown, Normal end of charge 385V, peak 420V NiMH: 280V minimum, 350V normal, 385V peak Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:38:22 GMT awhecke http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3287 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3287 For those interested in LiFePO4 management - the absolute best overview comes from a gent in the Midwest. I highly recommend grabbing some popcorn and camping Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:13:33 GMT anthony c http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3286 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3286 Awesome! It does weight a ton, but I am glad a spare will be living in my attic until needed. Thank you again, Anthony Ps..7.20 balance sent out today Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:59:25 GMT betty westman http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3285 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3285 Hello all again, I'm still wanting to sell my 1999 NIMH ranger, running GREAT, price down to 19k. Please pass the word.... Thanks, Betty ... [Non-text Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:56:45 GMT Lanny Thomason http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3284 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3284 If you have a NIMH battery that is down to under 10.5 volts (which is fully discharged) it is most likely way past its point of no return ... a 8 volt battery Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:43:50 GMT Larry http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3283 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3283 I have a nimh battery that is reading 6.79 volts.Can it be recharged, if so what charger do i need? Thanks Larry H. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:12:36 GMT Lanny Thomason http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3282 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3282 Hi andy, the vehicle will actually start with only 50 volts (wont go anywhere but it will start) ... normally with a good pack ov batteries lead acid peak 420 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:30:21 GMT theoldcars@... http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3281 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/message/3281 Hello Anthony The cost of shipping from the dealer and then shipping to you totaled 57.20 so there is a 7.20 balance due. I did not hold up shipping your pump