This video shows that the original engine works fine. No engine codes detected and starts up right away.
After receiving the motor that was chosen, the Netgain Warp 9, a 12 volt motor test was run to verify the motor survived the shipping process.
I added other circuit components including the 500 amp fuse, a current shunt which allows the battery monitor readout to measure current draw, a contactor to switch on the motor instead of connecting battery jumper cables and a tachometer to measure motor RPM.
After assembly of the motor (See pictures in “posts” area), I rented an engine hoist and had a few friends over to help install the motor in the truck.The extra room under the hood and the complete access to the motor and transmision mounting holes allowed relatively easy installation. Without the bulk of an engine blocking access, I could use dowels to line up motor housing holes to transmission case holes and measure distances from housing to case easily. I could also see the transmission shaft as it approached the pressure plate to assure alignment.
After installation and hookup of major components, some in temporary fashion to allow testing, the truck made its first moves under electric power! At this point the controller was not adjusted for increased current ramp or max current settings and only 7 batteries were installed (84 volts).
SInce this start, wiring and component installation has been completed, and the controller has been adjusted to allow max settings. The truck has around 60 miles on it and has achieved a max speed of 55 mph. Range is around 20 miles at 35 mph and charge time is around 2.5 hours using 4 kwh (around 40¢ at my electric company pricing).