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There are 17 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: Stalling!!!
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
2. Re: Stalling!!!
From: rorx77@xxxxxxx
3. Re: Grounding Questions
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
4. Vixen Goes to Cleveland... Day One
From: "Dave Stragand" <dave.stragand@xxxxxxxxxxx>
5. Re: Lee Isler
From: Lee <lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
6. Re: Re: Stalling!!!
From: <mikeatk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
7. Re: Rotor cross reference?
From: "Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham@xxxxxxxxx>
8. RE: Lee Isler
From: "Olson, David" <dolson@xxxxxxxx>
9. Re: DMC RECOMMENDED S. S. POLISH
From: VOYAG55139@xxxxxxx
10. Need Cleveland information
From: jettrink@xxxxxxx
11. Dunmurry N. Ireland Plant
From: "Thomas B" <tjb229@xxxxxxx>
12. Cleveland car show updates
From: "Michael C. Babb, MCSE, MCT, MCP-I, CNA" <michael.babb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
13. John DeLorean DID make it
From: "Michael C. Babb, MCSE, MCT, MCP-I, CNA" <michael.babb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
14. Delorean For Sale
From: surfcity45@xxxxxxx
15. fan blower
From: "Sean Spurlock" <sean_dmc1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
16. JZD on E!
From: bluevelvet420@xxxxxxx
17. Cleveland Updates
From: "Dave Swingle" <dswingle@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 01:14:32 EDT
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Stalling!!!
Rory,
DMC Joe when he gets back may have the exact fix, but I have replaced 2
gasoline accumulators on 3 of my cars. It keeps a constant pressure on the
gas system. Be carefull if you change it out, not to twist the top gas line.
Be patient an take your time. very close quartes for working and it can be a
knucle buster .Be sure to get new hoses b/4 you start the job.
John
vin 11004
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 01:17:43 EDT
From: rorx77@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Stalling!!!
Will do, thanks
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 01:25:40 EDT
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Grounding Questions
Robert,
Ground points are all over the car. In your service manuel and you can find
the major points. As far as the alt.meter diping below 13 volts. Keep in mind
that the meters are appx. 1/2 volt on the low side average. The real question
is, what happens when you speed up the idle. The new 140 amp alternator I
have kicks up above 13 volts with everything on by just barely touching the
foot feed. If you drive a lot and the car runs below 13 volts all the time,
then there are some things you need to do.
John
vin 11004
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 01:23:24 -0400
From: "Dave Stragand" <dave.stragand@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Vixen Goes to Cleveland... Day One
Sooo... it's been one really, really long day.
I got on the road around 10am and began the trek to Cleveland. I'm
towing the D behind my 14 year old Mercury Grand Marquis (named
"Prowler". yes, I name all of my cars). Now, the owner's manual for
the Mercury says that it's able to tow a 10,000 trailer weight total,
but Prowler seemed sluggish and resentful of having to tow a mere 2,500
lb load on her made-for-luxury rear end. She really didn't like going
over 55 mph at all.
Well, Prowler is about the same age as me in "people-years". I guess if
someone strapped a DeLorean to my butt and tried to make me drag it to
Cleveland, I'd be sluggish and resentful, too...
But about the trip... it was long, hot, and nerve-wracking. I kept
hearing a really loud scraping/grinding noise from the dolly... almost
as if it was breaking loose. Every time I stopped to check it out, I
couldn't find anything wrong. Maybe there's something wrong in the D's
rear end? Hard to say.
I stopped on the Ohio turnpike and checked how things were going. The D
was holding up fairly well, but I noticed that the passenger side
torsion bar (in place, but not loaded) had broken free of the tape I was
using, and had started to slide out. I re-taped it, but didn't do the
driver's side (more on that later).
Finally getting into Cleveland, I made several wrong turns but
eventually ended up near the Science Center, and made my way to a
parking area. It happened to be the wrong area, I found out later, but
I had already unloaded the Vixen so I prepared to just drive her over to
the parking garage. As soon as I got back in the car, the engine just
quit. After a bit of diagnosis, I found that my brand new fuel pump had
stopped dead. I hate when things like that happen. I pulled it out to
try and get it working, but no luck.
Now the car is off of the dolly, and in the wrong place. I can't get it
back on the dolly without starting it, and I can't push it a half-mile
to where it needs to be. I hated leaving the car totally unsecured and
helpless in an area I knew nothing about, but I figured that I had to do
just that. I walked up to the Holiday Inn, and began my search for a
fuel pump. No luck. Oh well.
I walked back down to the car, and decided that maybe with a strong
enough push, I would be able to get the car up on the dolly again... and
it worked. Whew. Everything is fine now, except... where is my
driver's side torsion bar? You've got to be kidding! I lost it? I
don't believe this.
Well, I figured that I'd have to bite the bullet on that one, and buy a
new one. I hate when stuff like that happens, and hate it even more
because it was preventable.
I pulled over to the correct parking area, and shortly thereafter, a
mobile home the size of an aircraft carrier pulled in carrying the whole
DMC Houston gang. I told James Espey about the lost torsion bar... and
he asked me which side. I told him driver's side and they all cringed.
It seems they are in short supply, (Anybody got one they can part with
by the way?)
So, licking my wounds, I went back to the hotel, checked in, and headed
off to the reception. It was a very nice event. I won't go into much
detail... it's getting late, I'm really drained after today.
I stole a beer glass from the bar at the hotel here, and I have my fuel
pump sitting in it to try and clean out any goop that may have gotten
sucked up in there. Hopefully, it'll break free and start working again
tomorrow. What a day.
To wrap up, it's really nice walking through a parking garage where
every other car is a D. That's the way the world -should- be. =)
-Dave Stragand
VIN #5927
http://www.ProjectVixen.com
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 01:45:11 -0700
From: Lee <lseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Lee Isler
At 08:38 PM 6/11/00 -0700, you wrote:
>Lee,
>
> Please call or email me. Your email, 'snail mail' address, and phone
>number all 'bounced' or were changed. Regarding the DeLorean models.
>Thanks!
>Joe Fedeli
>fedeli@xxxxxxxxxx
>Voice Mail: 1-888-392-4832 ext.800-441-1837
>Fax: 1-888-392-4832 ext. 800-441-1837*
>
reply:
Hello Joe,
We were wondering when we would hear from you? all our e-mails were
bounced plus
we have been having some serious problems with our Internet site. We
received your post card
just today.
The current up date is that all kits are complete and those not yet
shipped are waiting for
manuals and box art. So - Your two kits are sitting hear on a shelf. Your
kits are safe and just waiting their turn. Unfortunately I have been
swamped by work involved in retiring from the software business and
consequently had very little time to complete the kits. So the time I had
thought
it would take to complete the kits is no longer a possibility. The best I
can do at the moment is assure you that you have a kit and it will get
finished and shipped as soon as possible. That said
next week I am taking the first vacation in 8 years, it's not a big deal
just 5 days at a place known as Carmel by the Sea, a few days of diving and
hot tubs.....
If you have moved you might confirm your shipping address.
Thanks
Lee
BTW: My Name is "Seiler"
CAUTION : Any individual or group discharging a nuclear device or weapon
inside Los Angeles city limits may be fined $500 - and/or serve 30 days in
county jail.
It's the LAW!
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 03:03:42 -0700
From: <mikeatk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Re: Stalling!!!
David, I don't believe the three adjustment screws do anything on the
DeLorean if they are the brass colored ones I'm thinking of.
Mike Atkinson
vin 16232
"also there are 3 adjustment screws on the
> metering body MAKE SURE THEY ARE PROPERLY SET "
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 13:48:01 +0100
From: "Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Rotor cross reference?
John/ list,
Jaguar part number for rear brake pads is JLM 1513..however the cost in UK
is about £50 !
At other local brake specialist, Lockheed LP 133's are only £14, whilst Apec
PAD557 are only £12.
Ask for pads to fit Jaguar XJ6 Series 3 1979-86. This of course for the REAR
on the Delorean.
The front are the same as Ford Cortina of the early 80's, and only about £6
set in uk!
Chris P DOC UK
----- Original Message -----
From: <dherv10@xxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2000 5:41 AM
Subject: Re: [DML] Rotor cross reference?
> Chris, Have you got the Jag. p/n.
> Thanks
> John in Dallas
> vin11004
>
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 10:18:03 -0500
From: "Olson, David" <dolson@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: Lee Isler
Lee,
It was good to see your message in the DML. Like Joe I have not heard back
from you. So I am assuming my kit is also with the bunch that are waiting
for manuals and box art. My build code is 024/86. My shipping address
will be:
David Olson
Bay Area Medical Center
3100 Shore Drive
Marinette, WI 54143
Could you let me know if this is the case?
Thank you,
David
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 13:31:59 EDT
From: VOYAG55139@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DMC RECOMMENDED S. S. POLISH
THIS PRODUCT IS CALLED "STAINLESS STEEL POLISH". IT IS MANUFACTURED BY
DUBOIS CHEMICAL. IT IS RECOMMENDED BY DML, AND AL LIMA FROM LUTZ FLORIDA IS
USING IT NOW. HE IS HAVING GREAT RESULTS.
REGARDS,
JOE BEDARD
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 13:36:22 -0400
From: jettrink@xxxxxxx
Subject: Need Cleveland information
I just found out about the Cleveland show, I can't believe I had it
marked for next
week for the past year. Is there anyway that we can get to the dinner
tonight?
It's about 5 hours from here. I have been waiting two years for this and
can't
believe I got the wrong week. I even looked under Cleveland events and
couldn't find it.
Desperate,
Tony and Cher Classick
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 19:16:57 -0000
From: "Thomas B" <tjb229@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Dunmurry N. Ireland Plant
I was wondering if anyone knows what has become of the DMC Plant in
Ireland. Is it used for anything today, or is it empty?
Furthermore, we all know where the SS body dies are, but what
happened to the rest of the equipement that was used by DMC.
post it or email me at: tjb229@xxxxxxx
-Tom
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 15:13:01 -0600
From: "Michael C. Babb, MCSE, MCT, MCP-I, CNA" <michael.babb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Cleveland car show updates
I have a good 3 days worth of updates on the Cleveland show on my site and
am about to start uploading about 7MB worth of images from today. . . and we
still have the dinner at Crawford (with John DeLorean) to go for this
evening. Check it out at www.babbtechnology.com/delorean. Let me know what
you think, and if there is anything I should try to get at the show
tomorrow. . . hopefully it will quit raining by then!
Michael C. Babb, MCSE, MCT, MCP-I, CNA
Babb Technology
michael@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Message: 13
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 21:07:37 -0600
From: "Michael C. Babb, MCSE, MCT, MCP-I, CNA" <michael.babb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: John DeLorean DID make it
All right all of you un-believers. . . John DeLorean was in fact present at
the Cleveland event this evening. I have about 100 pictures to get posted
to my website, so may not me able to get them all done tonight (early day
tomorrow). . . but I WILL get them up there ASAP.
www.babbtechnology.com/delorean
Stay Tuned!!!!
Michael C. Babb, MCSE, MCT, MCP-I, CNA
Babb Technology
michael@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Message: 14
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 19:45:51 EDT
From: surfcity45@xxxxxxx
Subject: Delorean For Sale
I purchased my Delorean shortly after the facility was closed in Orange
County, Ca. My car was one of 43 that was seized and sold by the bank. I got
to choose the one I wanted.
It has been stored inside since 1985. It always performed well and I had
no major problems. I had it serviced regularly by trained Delorean tech's
who had previously worked at the facility.
I have my own stock of parts for this car; front fenders, "T" panel; rear
quarter panels w/glass; both doors w/windows, Louver & engine cover;
instrument panel, steering wheel, spare tires, weather stripping, lots of
interior parts and on and on and on.
I want to sell it all, together . . . the car and all the parts. I will
sell it all for 25K. If you do not like the price, don't respond. At this
time, I am not motivated to sell the parts separately. I will answer any
questions about the car and parts via email. I will have an inventory list
available within the coming week.
Vic Stewart
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Message: 15
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 22:41:00 CDT
From: "Sean Spurlock" <sean_dmc1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: fan blower
Group,
My delorean fan blows, but it seems very weak...even full blast is a
joke! My A/C doesn't work yet, so it sucks even more. Is there a problem? I
heard the DeLorean's fan could blow you head off. What could be the problem?
Thanks for the help!
Sean
VIN 7003
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Message: 16
Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 00:09:16 EDT
From: bluevelvet420@xxxxxxx
Subject: JZD on E!
Tonight (friday june 16th) they have a special on john delorean on E! (the tv
channel...) its an hour long and starts at 9, hope you guys catch it, i saw
the ad for it by chance, about 5 min before it started.
greg
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Message: 17
Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 00:39:25 -0500
From: "Dave Swingle" <dswingle@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Cleveland Updates
I'm not going to say much (I'm tired) others will post details. Photos from
Day 2 at www.dmcnews.com
Dave and the moderators
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