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There are 25 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: Horsepower - What a stock DeLorean should be expected to have
From: "Sean Howley" <delorsche@xxxxxxx>
2. rear wheel bearings
From: "john572905" <jrc2905@xxxxxxx>
3. Sealing?
From: "mccarthy410" <mccarthy410@xxxxxxxxx>
4. Any owners in RDU, NC feel like getting together?
From: "Matthew P. Olans" <mpolans@xxxxxxxxxxx>
5. Model Contest Delorean Car Show
From: kkoncelik@xxxxxxx
6. 2nd call for western US-Memphis caravan
From: "Matthew P. Olans" <mpolans@xxxxxxxxxxx>
7. Re graining our car
From: "miami5606" <miami5606@xxxxxxxxx>
8. Re: idle speed Adjustment
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
9. Re: Tires.. excitement and worries...
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
10. Re: a couple of questions
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
11. Re: Windshield/vent water drain
From: Soma576@xxxxxxx
12. Re: Windshield/vent water drain
From: Dick Ryan <deloreanbiker@xxxxxxxxx>
13. Re: Sealing?
From: Soma576@xxxxxxx
14. Re: Sealing?
From: "A.H. MacIntosh & Co." <dmc12@xxxxxxxxxx>
15. Idle speed problems
From: "checksix3" <checksix3@xxxxxxxx>
16. RE: fast idle
From: "Darryl Tinnerstet" <darryl@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
17. Auto trans gov/computer
From: "checksix3" <checksix3@xxxxxxxx>
18. Re: rear wheel bearings
From: "dmcman82" <dmcman73@xxxxxxxxxxx>
19. rear wheel bearing
From: "Walter Coe" <Whalt@xxxxxxx>
20. wheel discoloration
From: Soma576@xxxxxxx
21. Foam under T-panel !
From: "Stian Birkeland" <delorean@xxxxxxxxx>
22. DML'er in the news
From: "David Swingle" <dswingle@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
23. Re: Re graining our car
From: "Walter Coe" <Whalt@xxxxxxx>
24. R-12 warning
From: Travis Graham <tgraham@xxxxxxxxxxx>
25. Re: wheel discoloration
From: billschaferabn@xxxxxxx
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 22:47:42 -0400
From: "Sean Howley" <delorsche@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Horsepower - What a stock DeLorean should be expected to have
As far as the 130 SAE HP rating you are speaking of, I can confirm to you
that if you have a stock DeLorean and you get it Dyno checked at the wheels,
you will not see anything higher than about 105 HP. In fact, if you see a
value this high, I would do another Dyno "pull" to confirm it. What you
should expect is something in the upper 90's to the low 100's. As far as
locating the extra 30 horses you might have to upgrade the engine to find
them. Recently, here in Knoxville, TN we had a ETDOC get together and had
about 6 (or 7) DeLoreans measured on a local Dyno outfit. Pretty much all
of the cars showed a similar output, but a couple did show a little high and
a little low. In the group, we had only one auto and it too showed an even
lower value (seems like mid to upper 80's, but I can be wrong here - sorry
Scott if I had this off). Also, as I recall, there was a similar Dyno
testing day that occurred about 2 years ago in the upper mid west (I think).
They had similar results with their "stock" DeLorean(s).
I hope this helps answer any questions that any of you might have about
where the HP is located and what you should expect it to be.
Sean Howley
VIN#2345
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 02:51:22 -0000
From: "john572905" <jrc2905@xxxxxxx>
Subject: rear wheel bearings
I there another car that uses the same rear wheel bearings that I
could get local this weekend. I just want the bearings so I can use
the car this weekend.
John
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 03:44:00 -0000
From: "mccarthy410" <mccarthy410@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Sealing?
Hi,
I have question for curiousity. I know some paint their DeLoreans,
I was wondering, is it possible to put a clear finish on it, like you
can with wood? It would same effect of paint, but without taking
away the original look of the DeLorean. Is such a thing possible?
Thanks
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 01:14:58 -0700
From: "Matthew P. Olans" <mpolans@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Any owners in RDU, NC feel like getting together?
Greetings all,
On Wednesday, 5/29, I am flying into Raleigh-Durham, NC. I'll be
working at the airport for the remainder of the week and staying at the
Holiday Inn at RDU. If there are any owners who would like to get together
please drop me an email. I will be working a typical workday but my nights
will be free and I would like to meet some of the NC owners and enthusiasts.
Thanks,
Matthew
VIN #16816
VIN #10365
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 04:11:18 EDT
From: kkoncelik@xxxxxxx
Subject: Model Contest Delorean Car Show
Just a reminder that we will be sponsoring at Memphis the DeLorean Model
Contest for anyone wanting to modify any DeLorean Model.
prizes will be given for bets modified and best radical modified.
I have heard from a lot of you on what you want to do
so lets see what you can do
Maybe we should get Curtis involved.
Ken
2 1/2 weeks to Memphis
deloreancarshow.com
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 01:27:25 -0700
From: "Matthew P. Olans" <mpolans@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: 2nd call for western US-Memphis caravan
So who is driving to Memphis from the Southwest?
I am planning to head out from the Phoenix area early Wednesday
morning and head up 17 to 40 for the straight shot across. I am looking for
anyone taking 40 across from AZ, CA, NV, NM, TX, or surrounding areas.
Would be nice to meet up with a few owners and drivers. My car arrives in
AZ sometime around 6/6 and I will not have much time for a shake down. I'm
heading to Memphis alone so it would be nice to have a few (or more) folks
heading east with me. Please email me privately if you'd like to meet up
somewhere along the route. I even have an empty seat going east if you are
up for the trip.
Thanks,
Matthew
VIN #16816 (en route from NY-AZ)
VIN #10365 (sleeping in NY)
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 12:44:09 -0000
From: "miami5606" <miami5606@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re graining our car
Has anyone Re grain there car I have read of people using 80 grit
sand paper.
I my self have cleaned my car with a 3M sanding like sponge that you
would find in Walmart medium to corse and it does bring a great glow
to it.
But I find it hard to run the sponge correctly along the fenders to
give it a correct grain look.
Has anyone master this technic.
Any suggestion would be appriciated.
I have also read about a sanding disk made of made of some sort of
fiber brizzles bought at our local Lowes lumber store, Any one use
this technic.
Thanks Hugo
Vin 2800
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 10:37:21 EDT
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: idle speed Adjustment
Group, This is what I do.
Most of the time what I see is wrong with fast Idle is the adjustments. You
must make sure you don't have any vacuum leaks.
#1. As David mentioned earlier, the air horn gaskets. Very often these are
not replaced.
#2. The idle speed motor tube into the lower parts of the air flow meter
isn't sealed properly.
Once the vacuum leaks are stabilized, the adjustment arm under the cable
spindle must be properly adjusted as to allow the throttle plate lever to go
all the way down. You may have to remove the Air horn to verify this or just
unhook the arm and see where the lever rest at. Make sure the lower
adjustment screw isn't keeping the lever from going all the way down. One you
have determined the throttle body lever is all the way down and the arm is
off, then turn the lower adjustment screw about 1/4 turn clock to get it
right off the bottom. (Rest Screw). Now adjust the upper screw in or turn
clock to trip the micro switch about 30 thousands. This can be the starting
point. Reattach the lower arm and make sure you adjust it as to allow the
lever to stay in the rest position. You may also have to adjust out any slack
to looseness on the ball connection on the lever. I took mine off and
soldered the ball joint because it had become so loose I couldn't get my idle
to stabilize. Also refer to D:05:02 in the work shop manual for the
thermistor and ECU info.
John Hervey
www.specialTauto.com
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 10:40:56 EDT
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Tires.. excitement and worries...
Adam, Wheels should torque at 60 lb's. You may need to loosen them now in
fear of them being harder to come off later.
John Hervey
http://www.specialtauto.com/
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 10:50:55 EDT
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: a couple of questions
Andrew, The most common problem that will run the battery down is the door
switches. This subject has come up many times, You might want to look in the
archives for all the answers.
One thing you can do to insure the problem doesn't happen again is put on a
battery cut off switch. After all the answers, most resort it the cut off
switch.
The other thing you may want to do is make sure the battery is fully charged.
If it runs down, for what ever reason, allow a battery charger to fully
charge the battery over night. I have a small 6 amp that does a great job. I
also have the larger types to for the shop but you have to allow the battery
to charge fully. If you don't do this, then you will put a major strain on
the alternator.
John Hervey
http://www.specialtauto.com/
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 12:18:36 EDT
From: Soma576@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Windshield/vent water drain
In a message dated 5/26/02 9:05:34 PM Central Daylight Time, kenm@xxxxxxxx
writes:
> My question is, what's the best way to divert the drain water so it doesn't
> pour right down onto the fuel pump? From there the water runs back and
> pools
> inside the frame. When I put the front of the car on the ramps, water ran
> out of the lower cover plate on the bottom of the frame.
>
> Ken
Ken,
check the parts manual. you should have a rubber boot that goes over the
fuel pump with two tight holes for your fuel lines to go thru the top. it is
secured around the lower boot that supports the pump with a giant hose clamp.
if you have one in good condition, with all the parts, this should keep the
pump dry. i bet you are missing some parts!
Andy
Soma576@xxxxxxx
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596
Fargo, ND 58102
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 09:49:40 -0700 (PDT)
From: Dick Ryan <deloreanbiker@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Windshield/vent water drain
Ken & others
I have also experienced the passenger footwell
swimming pool. In both cases, the drain directly
below the "windshield grill" was plugged. Once it was
from leaves and once from a large bolt that had
somehow gotten in there and acted as a collector for
grass, leaves, etc.
If anyone drives their car much, as I do, and if it
often sits outside, uncovered, this is a item of
periodic maintenance. Once the drain is plugged, the
water comes over the protective baffle and into
passenger comparment.
Dick Ryan
--- "Montgomery, Ken" <kenm@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Last week I attended a car show. A storm came in
> and it turned into a
> downpour. This was actually the first time I've had
> my car out in a full
> rainstorm. By the time I got home I had 2 inches of
> water in the passenger
> footwell. I took everything apart, dried the water
> and started digging to
> see why this happened. I discovered the last shop
> who worked on the fuel
> system stuffed a chunk of foam in the drain above
> the fuel pump!
>
> My question is, what's the best way to divert the
> drain water so it doesn't
> pour right down onto the fuel pump? From there the
> water runs back and pools
> inside the frame. When I put the front of the car on
> the ramps, water ran
> out of the lower cover plate on the bottom of the
> frame.
>
> Ken
>
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Message: 13
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 12:26:57 EDT
From: Soma576@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Sealing?
In a message dated 5/27/02 7:12:07 AM Central Daylight Time,
mccarthy410@xxxxxxxxx writes:
> Hi,
>
>
> I have question for curiousity. I know some paint their DeLoreans,
> I was wondering, is it possible to put a clear finish on it, like you
> can with wood? It would same effect of paint, but without taking
> away the original look of the DeLorean. Is such a thing possible?
>
>
> Thanks
I don't know for sure, but i think i know what you are talking about. i
wouldn't do it because it probably would look very bad compared how the car
looks originally. think about it - it would have a grain yet when you touch
it, it would feel smooth - it would be as terrible as that interior
'woodgrain' plastic trim you can buy at walmart!!
if you want to change the color of your car, i would suggest either getting
it painted and clearcoated by a very reputable shop that knows what they are
doing and have hopefully done one before, OR the ultimate - anodizing.
anodizing would be the best because the car would still have a grain only it
would be another color. in fact you could still use a scothbrite pad to take
out scratches and it would still be whatever color you wanted. i have never
seen a D like this before, but i met a guy who has a friend in the michigan
area who took all of this body panels off and had them anodized red - that
way even the insides of the door and the door jams are colored. this would
be sweet..... but i guess it was very $$$$
Andy
Soma576@xxxxxxx
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596
Fargo, ND 58102
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Message: 14
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 12:09:03 -0500
From: "A.H. MacIntosh & Co." <dmc12@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Sealing?
Just the clearcoat component of a BC/CC could be used, it would be a
nightmare to get to stick well, and would be SO thick to get a smooth coat
over the brushed stainless. delamination would be a problem, not to mention
yellowing. I seem to recall seeing one that had a candy coat (red) over the
stainless... it looked horrid.
besides, why take the low maintenance stainless, and put a high maintain
coating over it?
----- Original Message -----
From: "mccarthy410" <mccarthy410@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 22:44
Subject: [DML] Sealing?
> Hi,
>
>
> I have question for curiousity. I know some paint their DeLoreans,
> I was wondering, is it possible to put a clear finish on it, like you
> can with wood? It would same effect of paint, but without taking
> away the original look of the DeLorean. Is such a thing possible?
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
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Message: 15
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 17:36:03 -0000
From: "checksix3" <checksix3@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: Idle speed problems
Did you get this solved? Shouldn't be too difficult, its likely
mechanical binding, misadjustment, or electronic.
One at a time:
>>>>i adjusted the spring on the throttle one more notch. it's
pretty tight now (i think mine was already adjusted forward). i also
adjusted the throttle linkage. right now it is all set up so that if
i have the pedal to the floor, the throttle hits the full throttle
switch, and when i let the pedal all the way back down, it is pushing
on the idle speed switch w/o any additional play on the switch.<<<
Be sure that when it hits the idle switch the throttle plates are
completely closed. Adjust that *first*, then set the idle switch.
When you are done, be asolutely sure there is no mechanical binding
in the system.
>> when i have a screwdriver pushed down on the idle speed switch,
my idle screw is adjusted so that i am running at about 800 rpm or
so. STILL, when i put my foot on the gas and let the pedal back
down, the idle doesn't kick down!!! it sits at about 1200 RPM.
however if the car is at say a stop sign, i can hit the gas with my
foot on the clutch and let it drop down fast, and THEN it will kick
down. i can't find any mechanical reason why is should be like
this. i would think the switch doesn't care if it is tripped hard or
softly - it is still being tripped.<<<
It doesn't care if tripped hard or softly, its just a contact
closure. After being sure the throttle plates are closed (using the
other adjustment screw nearby), set the idle switch screw to depress
the idle switch only enough to close it. You should still be able to
reach in there and push it more after it clicks. You don't want it
to "bottom" out, ony actuate. Bottoming it out will stress the
actuator attachment point. (Air cleaner is off to do this.) From what
you're saying, it appears your ISC systems is working and you have
binding or other issues.
>>>1. how far into the idle speed switch is too much? should the
screw be pushing on the switch all of the way, medium, or just enough
to take the tab off the switch?<<<
see above, just enough to close the switch.
>>>2. basically every adjustment you make throws something else
off. how do i set up the linkage so that when the pedal is fully
depressed i know that the throttle butterflies are wide open?<<<
Your problem is idle. We can worry about making full throttle and the
WOT enrichment switch after you fix the idle. Forget about it at this
point. (The WOT switch is not connected to the ISC system.)
>>>3. the shop manual says that the idle ECU recieves a ground when
the butterflies are fully closed. if my butterflies are off, perhaps
my ECU isn't recieving a ground all of the time unless i let the gas
off quickly, maybe hitting the butterflies hard and making it all
work? just a theory. how do i test it?<<< 4. how do i know if my
idle speed motor is working? under which conditions should which
things happen. i'm not proficient with a DVOM so if anyone has
any ideas, they will have to tell me how to hook everything up.<<<<
The idle switch basically "wakes up" the idle ECU by powering it.
The ECU has no ground point other than the switch, so its dead until
the switch is made. Can you use an ohm meter to measure the switch
closing? You can also use a voltmeter and it would be easier if you
knew how to do this. If not, here are two ways to test most of the
ISC system:
1) when the car is warm and idling, disconncet the idle switch. The
idle should increase. 2) With the car idling, grasp the throttle
spool and increase throttle only enough to lift off the idle switch
tab. Holding this position (about 1000-1200 RPM), use a screwedriver
to depress the idle switch actuator tab back down. Idle should
decrease. If either of these happens, its pretty much working.
>>>is there something else i'm missing? i'm inclined to believe my
butterflies are part of the problem. i really need someone to guide
me through complete adjustment of the throttle system.<<<
What you want is this: 1) throttle plates fuly closed. 2) Idle
switch "made" just enough to close it. The throttle stop screw is on
the plate, the idle switch screw is just depressing the switch tab
enough to actuate it. 3) No mechanical binding. Look inside the
throttle spool. The spring bends around the center pivot post. It
must not touch the post, only curve around it. If it touches, unhook
it and bend it so that is does not touch the center post. If the idle
switch is made everytime you you release the throttle, you have no
binding and this is not your problem.
To set it up from scratch:
1)Loosen both lock nuts on the throttle stop screw and the idle speed
switch screw and back the screws way off.
2) Disconnect the throttle linkage and allow the throttle plates to
close. Maybe disconnect the accel cable also.
3) To be sure they are closed, gently push on the ball attached to
the throttle plate linkage. You should see no more movement. If you
want to know for sure, you'll have to remove the pipe and eyeball
them.
4) Make sure the throttle spool is all the way back. Have some
slight slack in the cable. Make sure everything is all the way back
and nothing (throttle screw, idle screw, auto trans cable,
accelerator cable, etc) is holding the throttle plates open. Be sure
the entire thing is at "rest". Check for binding in the throttle
plates *and* the cables, spool, etc. Now is a good time to check for
binding because you have the linkage connecting the two seperated. If
all is OK, sdjust throttle linkage to fit and install it.
5) Turn throttle stop screw in until it just contacts the stop
plate. Watch it closely until it *just* starts to move the linkage.
(starts to open the throttle plates) Lock it in this position.
6) Adjust the idle speed switch screw to just actuate the switch.
(not touch it, but actuate it). Lock it in this position. Slightly
open the trottle by grasping the spool. Make sure the idle switch
clicks open. Release the spool and makes sure it clicks closed. Put
an ohm meter on the switch (after disconnecting the wires if you
wish, or at the ECU connector) to be sure it is opening and closing.
The throttle stop screw should contact the plate just after the idle
switch closes (or almost at the same time) with the throttle plates
closed. Bascially, the throttles and idle switch should be closed
with their stop screws taking the "load" so they are not forced
further closed by the linkage.
You likely have either binding or electrical problems. I'm betting
binding. Look inside at the spool return spring, I've seen that cause
binding before.
Want to remove the idle speed function for testing purposes?
You need to "break open" the feedback closed loop and go to manual
idle. (No need to do this if the ISC system test I mentioned above
checks out.)
1) Either unplug the idle speed motor, one wire off the switch or
unplug the idle speed module behind the drivers seat.
This will "fix" the ISC valve at whatever position it happens to be
in. (Its a rotary valve, kinda like a stepping motor.)
2) Remove the idle speed valve and plug both hoses or leave it
installed and pinch off or plugged the hose that leaves the idle
speed valve and goes to the manifold. Either hose will do, the one
towards the rear of the car is easier to get at. (Best to remove the
motor and plug both of them, pinching hoses is for Neanderthals.)
3) Open the idle adjustment screw on the manifold a few turns and
start the car. Make sure you're adjusting the idle speed and not the
air balance screws. See your manual. Warm the car up and set the idle
to about 800 to 1000 rpm. Doesn't matter, this is for testing.
You now control the idle using only this screw to let air into the
manifold. You now have "open loop" idle control. Manipulate the
throttle. If the idle consistantly recovers to *about* what you set
it at, then the problem is in the idle speed system (motor, switch,
ECU or wiring) If it *still* is not repeatable, check for binding or
problems in the linkages or cable. (If you have an auto transmision,
don't forget the govenor cable.) I suspect a throttle spool spring
touching the center post as described above. If it is touching,
correct that and put the spring back from the one notch you moved it.
Also lubricate the spool while you're in there.
Electrical problems could be as follows:
1) Bad ECU
2) Bad wiring
3) Bad idle switch
4) Bad cold idle thermistor.
There is a thermistor that monitors the coolant temp. It results in a
fast idle when the engine is cold (below 59F, as I recall). Btw, I
manipulate this circuit to idle up my car when the AC, headlights, or
fans are on. I have an adjustable pot so I can select the high idle,
it doesn't effect the cold idle setting.
This thermistor could be bad, but I doubt it. Other items to check are
CO adjustment (is the plug there?), idle and air balance screws (all
three should be closed) and binding in the air balance plate or
control plunger. With the car off, remove the air filter housing and
gently push down on the plate and see if it returns to the same
position. You will lose your fuel system resting pressure and flood
the engine some (may be hard to start immediately thereafter) so
don't do this too many times. (I doubt this is the problem however.)
Does the idle hunt when cold? This common problem is most often
caused by slight misadjustment of the CO setting.
You could have some weird problem, such as a funny tach signal. (Its
the "process variable" in the ISC system, what you're actually trying
to control) but I doubt it. At anyrate, its always best to open any
feedback loop to troubleshoot it.
Some time spent with an ohm meter/voltmeter at the ECU connector will
tell you if the sensors and wiring are OK. Let me know and I'll walk
you through it. Opening the idle speed feedback loop will tell you
alot, its difficult to troubleshoot closed loop systems as, if not
set up correctly, they tend to oscillate as they chase the setpoint.
All this should reveal the source of the problem and you can go from
there. After you get this figured out you can check the WOT
enrichment and auto trans kickdown (if you have one) switch settings.
Let me know and I'll offer more help if needed.
Good luck,
Gary
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Message: 16
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 12:18:53 -0700
From: "Darryl Tinnerstet" <darryl@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: fast idle
Since the DeLorean I've had for the last 12 years is Chevy powered, I haven't had the fun of trying to figure out PRV fast idle problems for a while. But having recently picked up another DeLorean and replacing the water pump on it, I may have stumbled on something many of you already know. On the WP end of the small hose that goes to the RH head, if you put the hose clamp screw at the top the throttle linkage may rub on it. I wondered why it wouldn't idle down every time until I spotted that. After spinning the clamp down, no more problem. I also learned to be more observant of the position of the hose clamp on the LH main hose - what looked like a convenient position became unreachable once the intake plenum pipe was replaced.
I would insert my standard claim here about how much simpler the Chevy motor is to work on, except that it is currently spread out on the shop floor with two broken pistons. Between the supercharger and my right foot, I think I will invest in forged pistons this time....
Darryl Tinnerstet
Specialty Automotive
McCleary, WA
www.delorean-parts.com
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Message: 17
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 17:48:09 -0000
From: "checksix3" <checksix3@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: Auto trans gov/computer
Any one have a disfunctional one they want to unload?
I want to look into a redesign on this thing and need one to play
with. Anyone have a schematic of it?
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Message: 18
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 17:56:59 -0000
From: "dmcman82" <dmcman73@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: rear wheel bearings
I don't know what car it's from but the part number is 513106 and
it's made by BCA (Federal-Mogul). You may have a hard time finding
them and chances are the local shop may even have to order them too.
Steve
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "john572905" <jrc2905@xxxx> wrote:
> I there another car that uses the same rear wheel bearings that I
> could get local this weekend. I just want the bearings so I can
use
> the car this weekend.
> John
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Message: 19
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 15:24:37 -0400
From: "Walter Coe" <Whalt@xxxxxxx>
Subject: rear wheel bearing
Help!
Has anyone published instructions for replacing the rear wheel bearings?
Memphis is coming up, and I need this job done before the trip. Is there a
special press to buy? Who sells it? What model is it?
John Cabral just asked a similar question... but no answers yet. Anyone?
Walt Tampa, FL
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Message: 20
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 14:44:04 EDT
From: Soma576@xxxxxxx
Subject: wheel discoloration
Hey all,
my wheels have been powdercoated chrome (i still don't really know what that
means) and the last couple of washes i started using a different wheel
cleaner. i used to use Eagle-1 A-Z All wheel cleaner but this time i thought
i would try Eagle-1 Chrome and Wire Wheel cleaner. it may be just my
imagination but it seems like it is turning my wheels grayer!! has anyone
else experience this phenomenon or am i delusional?
Andy
Soma576@xxxxxxx
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596
Fargo, ND 58102
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Message: 21
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 22:53:23 +0200
From: "Stian Birkeland" <delorean@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Foam under T-panel !
Ok, so what is the recommended foam to use when aligning the T-panel with the doors?
The old foam strips are now "dust", so I'd like to know what people use as replacement foam.
Please be as specific as you can, since I want a reliable foam that will last another 20 years...
Best wishes
Stian Birkeland
Norway
VIN # 06759
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Message: 22
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 12:34:47 -0500
From: "David Swingle" <dswingle@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DML'er in the news
In many areas of the country, local newspapers use an insert produced by
USA-Today as their Sunday magazine. Yesterday's issue containted a section
on the future of Automotive electronics, and that contained a quote by one
of our list-members, Pete Lucas, discussing the electronic systems installed
in his DeLorean. Pete has also contributed to the DMCNews Website with
several technical articles. Congratulations to Pete!
See the article http://www.usaweekend.com/02_issues/020526/020526cars.html
Dave Swingle
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Message: 23
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 12:08:16 -0400
From: "Walter Coe" <Whalt@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Re graining our car
To get the correct texture, I have found that anything finer than 80 grit
sandpaper is a waste of time -- it polishes instead of textures. Once the
grain is set proper then a coarse Scotch-Bite pad will mellow it to the OEM
finish.
From experience, I have found that long smooth strokes are bad -- very bad.
What happens is if you get the slightest bit crooked then you get long
crooked deep scratches. The secret to an OEM finish is to use very short
strokes. Another lesson I've learned from experience is to not use a "touch
& to" technique. (This is how a pilot lands the plane & takes off again
without stopping.) If you do this with your sandpaper, then you end up with
J-shaped scratches. So... in order to refinish a small area by hand, put
the 80 grit paper on a sanding block (preferably one used for automotive
use. They are rubber & conform to the panel's contour unlike a wood block.)
Carefully place the pad on the panel without shifting it. Then press hard
and quickly lift off. This will produce very short scratches which best
emulate the OEM finish put on using a flapper wheel.
For large areas, I have had great success using a belt sander, BUT -- DON'T
TRY THIS WITHOUT FIRST PRACTICING ON A SCRAP PIECE OF SHEET METAL. The
problem with belt sanders is the backing to the paper is hard and
unforgiving. It will put an uneven deep gouge pattern in the metal.
Instead place a small sponge behind the platen (the thin piece of sheet
metal that backs the sandpaper). This will create a raised area on the belt
sander's working surface, and this is the only part of it you want touching
the car. This works great for broad flat areas but will not get near curves
such as the fender flairs. It produces a pattern of short straight
scratches that looks just like the OEM finish from a flapper wheel.
The last time I was at NAPA, I saw on the shelf a small 80 grit flapper
wheel made to fit a power drill. This was around 1.5 to 2" diameter. I'm
tempted to try it in the "hard to reach" areas.
Or you can just spend the bucks and buy a really flapper wheel (if you can
find one).
Walt Tampa, FL
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Message: 24
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 15:34:29 -0500
From: Travis Graham <tgraham@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: R-12 warning
Just a warning to all of you out there... I had my A/C recharged
recently. I first tried the place that I have gone to for years for my
R-12 work. The guy inside said "R-12? Sure", then when another fellow
came out carrying a small device I asked him if it was pure, 100% R-12.
Negative, it was something he called "F-12" (80% R-134a and 20% R-12)!
They had recently stopped carrying R-12 entirely! What made me mad was
the fact that they lied to me about having R-12. I found it elsewhere,
so now everything is well.
The moral of the story is, if you're like me and aren't ready to roll
the dice with a conversion, then make absolutely sure you're getting
R-12 before they put anything in. As the archives will tell, people
have had mixed results with conversions, but that's another topic.
And another warning for Memphis goers: it's turned quite hot (and very
very HUMID) here in TN, so you may want to make sure your A/C (and
run-off tube) are all in good shape before the show.
Travis Graham
#6344
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Message: 25
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 16:58:39 -0400
From: billschaferabn@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: wheel discoloration
Andy,
The guy who did the wheels from me said to use mild dish soap to clean the wheels and use a spray wax to protect them. I would not continue to use any harsh wheel cleaner or you may ruin them.
Bill
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