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by robertwa
Tue Jun 10, 2025 2:10 pm
Forum: Toyota/Lexus
Topic: 450H inverter polarity
Replies: 1
Views: 834

Re: 450H inverter polarity

Polarity is the same as above on LHD models. You can also test this using a multimeter in diode mode between the HV bus and one of the motor phase output terminals
by robertwa
Thu Jun 05, 2025 5:29 pm
Forum: Toyota/Lexus
Topic: GS450H gearbox with Camry inverter G9200-33171 [SOLVED]
Replies: 127
Views: 31078

Re: GS450H gearbox with Camry inverter G9200-33171 [SOLVED]

Just a thought - I wonder if it would be possible to remove the impeller from the stock pump, mount it back in place, and add an inline pump across the two ports that are used for an optional oil cooler circuit....
by robertwa
Fri May 30, 2025 8:24 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: [WIP] 1964 Scout LS600H conversion
Replies: 116
Views: 73415

Re: [WIP] 1964 Scout LS600H conversion

Continuing to dial things in. Turned off regen for now as it was quite juddery at times. Have ventured out for longer drives and even gave it a bit of oomph.

More importantly, had a visit from The Greg, and got in an episode of Good Enuff Garage :)

by robertwa
Fri May 23, 2025 2:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Converting a hybrid to all-electric
Replies: 20
Views: 10555

Re: Converting a hybrid to all-electric

Did anything further become of this project?
by robertwa
Wed May 21, 2025 3:09 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: [WIP] 1964 Scout LS600H conversion
Replies: 116
Views: 73415

Re: [WIP] 1964 Scout LS600H conversion

Bodywork, bodywork, bodywork. Don't buy a rust bucket. My goal is to get this thing halfway respectable, so I don't get the side eye from the neighbors.

This Scout came with (no joke), options from the dealer back in 1964. One of these options was farmer hooks. I've torn clothing and skin from ...
by robertwa
Fri May 16, 2025 3:03 pm
Forum: Toyota/Lexus
Topic: GS450H gearbox with Camry inverter G9200-33171 [SOLVED]
Replies: 127
Views: 31078

Re: GS450H gearbox with Camry inverter G9200-33171 [SOLVED]

There might be more to it than just using MG2 alone. Others have got up to ~300amps and higher speeds with MG2 only. Here's one:

by robertwa
Thu May 15, 2025 4:34 am
Forum: Vehicle Control (VCU)
Topic: Leaf PDM with Zombie charge not restarting unless Zombie is power cycled
Replies: 23
Views: 5229

Re: Leaf PDM with Zombie charge not restarting unless Zombie is power cycled


When I read through the doc above: The Enclosure Kit with Header, connector and pins link is not found. Are there enclosures available anywhere else?


Try this one:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2261800073471035.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.2.13adv4zhv4zh5q&algo_pvid=b1166ad7-10ea-4644-9fec ...
by robertwa
Tue May 13, 2025 2:29 pm
Forum: Toyota/Lexus
Topic: GS450H gearbox with Camry inverter G9200-33171 [SOLVED]
Replies: 127
Views: 31078

Re: GS450H gearbox with Camry inverter G9200-33171 [SOLVED]

Are you running an external oil cooler? If so, you may have to hang it lower than the transmission during the fill process. Also, I believe the fill process calls for checking the fluid level when the transmission is up to working temperature. No idea how critical this is but something to try.

If ...
by robertwa
Tue May 13, 2025 2:04 pm
Forum: Toyota/Lexus
Topic: GS450H gearbox with Camry inverter G9200-33171 [SOLVED]
Replies: 127
Views: 31078

Re: GS450H gearbox with Camry inverter G9200-33171 [SOLVED]

Couple of theories:
1) Pump bearings are shot. After driving some distance, the bearings heat and seize. You won't notice it until you stop driving since the internal oil pump keeps everything at required pressure. Once you stop you cannot restart again until the pump cools enough to free the ...
by robertwa
Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:19 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: For Sale: Automotive Parts Lot (Lexus GS450h & BMW E46)
Replies: 1
Views: 856

Re: For Sale: Automotive Parts Lot (Lexus GS450h & BMW E46)

Where are you located? Your listing shows $, yet you have other listings showing Euros and GBP, all for the same stuff.......................
by robertwa
Sun Apr 20, 2025 10:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Relay questions
Replies: 1
Views: 4660

Re: Relay questions

You should not hear clicking when applying the HV. You should hear clicking when connecting 12V across the coil. To identify which are coil terminals and which are contact terminals refer to datasheet. Alternatively, check resistance across the two pairs. Without any voltage connected, the coil pair ...
by robertwa
Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:37 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: [WIP] 1976 Land Cruiser FJ-55 to EVJ-55
Replies: 34
Views: 8500

Re: [WIP] 1976 Land Cruiser FJ-55 to EVJ-55


3) give up on the idea of the HF1A and just get the LS600HL transfer case as @robertwa did.


Just keep in mind that the LS600HL transfer case has a drivers side (left side)front output, so you would probably be looking at a new front axle

I have an extra transfer case here that I can take ...
by robertwa
Thu Apr 10, 2025 3:13 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: [WIP] 1976 Land Cruiser FJ-55 to EVJ-55
Replies: 34
Views: 8500

Re: [WIP] 1976 Land Cruiser FJ-55 to EVJ-55

It's for sure much easier to get the 2 full harnesses if you can. Although you can get them elsewhere if your guy won't cut you a deal. The GS450H harnesses share all the same critical connectors, they just have a couple differences - 1) the main inverter plug is the same part, but pinned ...
by robertwa
Wed Apr 09, 2025 2:54 pm
Forum: Toyota/Lexus
Topic: Gs450h Project beginning stages
Replies: 24
Views: 4576

Re: Gs450h Project beginning stages

It's just a selector switch on the transmission - if you want to use the shifter mechanism as originally designed, then wire it in. If going with something different, such as F-N-R switch on dash etc, then no need. You may still want a mechanical linkage to engage and disengage the parking pawl.

As ...
by robertwa
Wed Apr 09, 2025 2:16 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: [WIP] 1976 Land Cruiser FJ-55 to EVJ-55
Replies: 34
Views: 8500

Re: [WIP] 1976 Land Cruiser FJ-55 to EVJ-55

If the Escape battery is cheap enough, it could work. Looks like others have developed BMS solutions for it:

https://openinverter.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4474

https://www.diyelectriccar.com/threads/bms-plug-identification-for-samsung-battery.208274/

Lower capacity obviously than what you'd want ...
by robertwa
Wed Apr 09, 2025 2:03 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: [WIP] 1976 Land Cruiser FJ-55 to EVJ-55
Replies: 34
Views: 8500

Re: [WIP] 1976 Land Cruiser FJ-55 to EVJ-55

Great to see another LS600h build! Definitely will be following.
In addition to what the others said, get the damper assy (like a clutch plate) from the engine flywheel. You'll need the center piece to lock the transmission input shaft to avail of both motors. You may also want to consider the ...
by robertwa
Tue Apr 01, 2025 4:48 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: [WIP] 1964 Scout LS600H conversion
Replies: 116
Views: 73415

Re: [WIP] 1964 Scout LS600H conversion

My brother was visiting from Dublin, and we were able to make a bit of progress. The Scout actually made it out of the yard for the first time since I dragged it in! Did a quick run out to the end of driveway and back. Need to tighten up steering and get cooling and charging back together again ...
by robertwa
Tue Feb 25, 2025 5:36 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: [WIP] 1964 Scout LS600H conversion
Replies: 116
Views: 73415

Re: [WIP] 1964 Scout LS600H conversion

It's been hard to find time this last month, but I got to work on the charge port this weekend. There are lots of gas cap door assys for Jeep Wranglers on Amazon for around $25 and found one that should work.
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by robertwa
Sat Feb 08, 2025 4:42 pm
Forum: Vehicle Control (VCU)
Topic: Connectors for Zombieverter VCU
Replies: 1
Views: 2998

Re: Connectors for Zombieverter VCU

Suggest you spend a good bit of time on this page, reading and watching the video's, a lot of great content there.
https://openinverter.org/wiki/ZombieVerter_VCU

If you bought the 'fully built' VCU from EVBMW then it has the 56 pin header already soldered to the board. You will need the mating ...
by robertwa
Mon Jan 27, 2025 10:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Sound generator possibilities of implementation
Replies: 37
Views: 26073

Re: Sound generator possibilities of implementation

Jeep wrangler in Canada with GS450H and Thor sound generator

by robertwa
Tue Jan 21, 2025 8:57 pm
Forum: Vehicle Control (VCU)
Topic: ZombieVerter Show Gauges Guidance
Replies: 7
Views: 3373

Re: ZombieVerter Show Gauges Guidance

Are you checking the box on the parameter screen for the specific parameter you want the gauge to display?
by robertwa
Wed Jan 15, 2025 1:59 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: [WIP] 1964 Scout LS600H conversion
Replies: 116
Views: 73415

Re: [WIP] 1964 Scout LS600H conversion

With the front and rear driveshafts installed, I put the Scout up on jack stands and got everything spinning. Filled up the transmission with Toyota WS fluid. Still need to change the fluid in both differentials and the transfer case. So far the LS600H inverter seems to behave when Zombie is set to ...
by robertwa
Wed Jan 08, 2025 4:48 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: [WIP] 1964 Scout LS600H conversion
Replies: 116
Views: 73415

Re: [WIP] 1964 Scout LS600H conversion

Bratitude wrote: Wed Jan 08, 2025 6:23 am Nice, is it anodized? Or planing on panting it?
Just concerned over the dissimilar metals reaction.
Anodized.... this is what I chose:

Material: Aluminum 6061
Surface Finish: Bead blasting + Anodizing-Natural-Matte
Tightest Tolerance: ISO 2768 medium
Surface Roughness: Ra3.2
Threads: Yes
by robertwa
Wed Jan 08, 2025 3:21 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: [WIP] 1964 Scout LS600H conversion
Replies: 116
Views: 73415

Re: [WIP] 1964 Scout LS600H conversion

Slow progress, but got the adapter mounted at least
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