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There are 25 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: electronic challange for all
From: "Hank Eskin" <henry@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
2. Re: electronic challange for all
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
3. Re: electronic challange for all
From: Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
4. Re: Alternators: Rebuilt vs Remanufactured
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
5. Re: Door lock module & Fire
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
6. Re: Fuel pick up line replacement
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
7. Re: Help prevent Propagation of Delorean Myths from BTTF
From: "Dan" <danielpwillis@xxxxxxxxxxx>
8. RE: Re: Help prevent Propagation of Delorean Myths from BTTF
From: Jordan Bouvier <jordanb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
9. Re: Re: Help prevent Propagation of Delorean Myths from BTTF
From: Andrew Prentis <aprentis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
10. RE: Re: Painted Factory Cars?
From: "Marc A. Levy" <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
11. Re: Painted Factory Cars?
From: Andrew Prentis <aprentis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
12. AutoFest Car Show - Evansville
From: wingd2@xxxxxxx
13. Re: Water Pump Replacement
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
14. RE: Car audio question..
From: "Marc A. Levy" <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
15. Re: R134 conversion fittings
From: "jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
16. Bricklin related story w/DeLorean mention.
From: "therealdmcvegas" <DMCVegas@xxxxxxxx>
17. Drum roll please...
From: Travis Goodwin <tgoodwin@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
18. Red delorean in hawaii
From: "deloreanman7777" <DavidBloom722@xxxxxxxxxxx>
19. New article in Tech Section
From: Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
20. LEGEND twin turbo
From: "Marc A. Levy" <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
21. RE: Re: Help prevent Propagation of Delorean Myths from BTT F
From: robin.coombe@xxxxxxxxxxxx
22. Re: electronic challange for all
From: Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
23. delorean computer pointers
From: "erikgeerdink" <erikgeerdink@xxxxxxxxx>
24. Window Tint
From: "thebrave65" <johnnysher1@xxxxxxx>
25. Downfall of the DMC?
From: Vin 5386 <delorean_stainless@xxxxxxxxx>
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 22:44:24 -0400
From: "Hank Eskin" <henry@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: electronic challange for all
Follow up - I asked the moderators to kill my last note since I found a
solution (battery isolators) for my problem after I posted my question to
the list , but I have a follow-up question:
I found an almost perfect and simple solution for my problem here:
http://www.bagotronix.com/radiopwr.pdf
I have two concerns about this circuit. First, my car radio can has a high
current draw on the power lead, so I think IN4001 diodes would not be able
to handle the current load. Can anyone suggest more proper power diodes I
can use for this application? Second, I do not plan on using a 9volt
ni-cad battery as my backup battery, but rather a motorcycle or other small
lead-acid battery to keep the power to the radio for many weeks at a time in
case the main battery shuts off. Would I still need a resistor in the
circuit, and if so, what value? Besides these two issues, I think this is a
great and simple solution. Thanks in advance.
-Hank
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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 23:10:47 EDT
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: electronic challange for all
Hank, Not being familiar with the battery. Is there no where on the external
part of the battery that would have a hot connection when it shuts off. Also,
Alternators that have marginal diodes can leak to ground causing current
drain.
John Hervey
www.specialTauto.com
<< I'd like to install an small, auxiliary 12 volt battery to keep the radio
powered when the main battery cuts out. A system with a relay will most
likely not work, since any momentary loss of power causes the radio to reset
itself. Is there a way to wire a second battery to the radio that will power
the radio, but not also feed whatever is draining the charge of the main
battery? >>
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 09:46:54 +0100
From: Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: electronic challange for all
Hi Hank
The simplest way is exactly as you describe - get one hefty diode and
connect the stereo's main power feed up via it. You can then wire up an
auxiliary 12v pack feeding the stereo UPSTREAM of the diode. As soon as
the main battery/alternator outputs 0.7v more than the aux pack, it will
be topped up, but the diode will prevent the aux pack leaking out to the
rest of the car's systems..
The disadvantage is that you are using a doide in a fairly high current
application. Just make sure it's not thermally insulated, and spend a
few $$ on a decent one, and I'm sure it'll be fine.
I would suggest a small sealed lead acid cell from a manufacturer like
Yuasa, or alternatively you could go all high-tech and buy a 12v NiMH or
NiCad Sub-C pack from www.battlepacks.com
As to the phantom current drain, have you tried unplugging the main
harness to the lock module (if you have a stock one) - even if the main
red wire is disconnected, the module can still draw current if some of
its components are dying.
Martin
#1458 & #4427
Hank Eskin wrote:
>I have a Sears "Security" Die-hard battery which shut itself off if its
>voltage drops below a certain level (around 10 volts), in order to preserve
>enough juice to start the car when I return (in case of the low current
>drain many of us experience). It's a great feature - I only drive my car
>once a week or so, and the battery is always charged enough to start the car
>once I reset it with the key-fob remote.
>
>I also have a new Alpine radio. As you can suspect, each and every time the
>batter turns itself off, I lose all the settings and presets, and there are
>alot of them on this head unit.
>
>
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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 23:51:02 EDT
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Alternators: Rebuilt vs Remanufactured
Group, There is a difference in a rebuilt alternator, a remanufactured
alternator.
A rebuilt alternator may or may not have NEW, let me say it again new parts,
such as regulator, diodes, stator and rotor. Due to the demand for profit and
the large chains going out for the low bid, it forces the rebuilder to cut
corners and reuse used parts.
Yes, they take them apart, clean them up, install new bearings and while this
is going on, someone else is checking the diodes, regulator, stator, rotor
for reuse.
This is why test equipment has been built for it and test benches are set up
to test the used parts. Yes, They can give you life warranty on the
alternator, but not on the labor to reinstall. I know, when I got married
about 6 years ago my wife had had a Pep Boys rebuilt alternator installed on
her car. After the 3rd replacement in less than three years, I got my money
back and had a new one built buy a Remanufacturer and the problem was solved.
ReManufacturer, This is a company that tears the alternator apart and will in
most cases reuse the case and sometimes the rotor. But the diodes, regulator,
brushes are replaced with new parts along with the bearings, terminals and
other parts. If the rotor shows little to no wear on the comutator , then it
can be turned and used again. In a lot of cases a used rotor which is the
part that turns at about 6000 RPM's is better used then new. It already been
spun and didn't come apart. Our new computer machine will spin them at about
6800 RPM's for a short time.
Then you have new. All new everything.
What I'm saying is, yes some of you may have access to a rebuilder that will
rebuild and alternator with all new parts because your asking them to do that
or standing over them watching them. But most of you that don't and will be
the victim as I was to the rebuilders cheap stuff out of the box at the auto
supply stores.
How do you think they get the price down so low and compete with each other.
In most cases the alternators come from the same source and they use
different color boxes. I know, I work with a remanufacturer and he has been
in the business for 20+ years.
John Hervey
www.specialTauto.com
We build new alternators
<< Your argument is not valid with "maybe and evaluation of whether
they should own a DeLorean should be in question" if they decide to
install a rebuilt alternator. What you are saying is that then
ANYONE with ANY car should be re-evaluated in owning ANY car if they
install a rebuilt alternator. Are you saying that anyone that owns a
motor vehicle should not be entitled to own one if they install
anything rebuilt? Or even a mechanic that installs re-built >>
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 00:00:02 EDT
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Door lock module & Fire
If a door lock module is over fused which most are, then rebuilt,
remanufactured or new can cause a fire. If I repair one, I replace the 2
relay's in the black box and replace the diodes and check for any other
component failure.
DeLorean owners buy relay kits for the car, but very seldom does anyone ever
mention the two relay's in the door lock module. They are normally the worst
and none ever gets replaced because you can see them. So, yes if your over
fused and never replaced the relays you stand a chance as Steve say's of
causing a fire.
John Hervey
www.specialTauto.com
<< What
about your "rebuild" of the door lock module? That is a critical
part since that part can cause a FIRE if done improperly >>
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 00:13:30 EDT
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Fuel pick up line replacement
Group, I hope everybody is learning something out of this exchange.
Well, I've never been called fudged, so I guess the first time for
everything. The fuel line replacement pick up has been praised by several. No
line to collapse, less noise due to complications in pick up and piece of
mind knowing there isn't all that stuff in the tank. It's a very simple
design that maybe should have been done in the first place. I have also been
asked several times why someone hadn't thought of it earlier.
There is nothing to kink. If the instructions are followed, the filter hooks
on the bottom of the pump and that's it. Simple. All I can say is that it
works at least so far.
John Hervey
www.specialTauto.com
<< Or how about your
fudged setup of your fuel systems using straight fuel line for the
pick up line in the tank that can kink when installed instead of
using the proper formed one that will lie the way it is formed. >>
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 11:11:53 -0000
From: "Dan" <danielpwillis@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Help prevent Propagation of Delorean Myths from BTTF
that he is CURRENTLY still in jail,
> etc....etc..etc....
You mean.. he's never been in jail with regards to the car?
Also, I don't know how accurate this is but the DeLoreans in the film actually still ran the standard common as muck PRV V6 we all so love dearly... the car sound was dubbed from a V8. In fact a US company (posted on here some time back) was contracted to put an engine back in to a DeLorean that had been used as a show piece (why the engine was removed is beyond me)... if you look closely in BTTF3 you'll see that when Doc is trying to get the car running in the 1800s he manages to blow the distributer (I think) off the car... and it's stock!
Just my 2p
Dan
Vin#5284 - Hana - www.projectmadness.com - UK based
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Message: 8
Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 23:01:04 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jordan Bouvier <jordanb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: Re: Help prevent Propagation of Delorean Myths from BTTF
Perhaps I have been misinformed but it was my understanding that he (JZD) was not only NOT in jail, but that he had resolved almost all legal action against him .
-Jordan Bouvier
--- "Kevin Abato" <delorean@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>I think with all the other myth and folklore about our cars, this is a
>minor issue. Even if some people do take notice of this little bit of
>information, it will not drastically change the general publics
>knowledge in any major way.
>
>If anything, they should put a disclaimer(s) that Delorean was not
>smuggling drugs in the cars, that he is CURRENTLY still in jail,
>etc....etc..etc....
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: therealdmcvegas [mailto:DMCVegas@xxxxxxxx]
>Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 9:38 AM
>To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [DML] Re: Help prevent Propagation of Delorean Myths from BTTF
>
>
>That is definately a fact about the cars being used in the films that
>I was unaware of. Any idea as to why someone would go to all the
>trouble to do a complete engine swap, let alone one for a smaller
>engine for the movie shoots? Perhaps this could greatly shed some
>light as to why some people insist that the cars came with 4 cylinder
>engines.
>
>Though if true, perhaps the wording used on the new DVD's should be
>modified to give a disclaimer to say that the original V6 was
>replaced.
>
>-Robert
>vin 6585 "X"
>
>
>-Moderators: I know that BTTF topics are normal discouraged on the
>list here. However, this does indeed appear to be a specific topic
>directly relating to our cars.
>
>
>
>--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Stephen Clark" <stephen@xxxx> wrote:
>> --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Palatinus, Joe" <jopalatinus@xxxx> wrote:
>> > I recently purchased the DVD version Back to the Future (its
>> available
>> > in England now) In the commentary it says that all Deloreans had 4
>> > cylinder Volvo engines.
>>
>> The "Animated Anecdotes" trivia track on the DVDs is speaking
>> specifically about the seven DeLoreans used in the three films, not
>> the other 8,576 cars which were not. Some heavy modifications were
>> made to the cars (obviously) for use in the films.
>>
>> Stephen Clark
>> BTTF.com
>
>
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 03:02:07 -0700 (PDT)
From: Andrew Prentis <aprentis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Re: Help prevent Propagation of Delorean Myths from BTTF
I think its much more likely that the engines were
never removed and the film makers,like many
others,just got their facts wrong and think the car
has a four cylinder engine.
Andrew
#2883
Sydney
Any idea as to why someone would
> go to all the
> trouble to do a complete engine swap, let alone one
> for a smaller
> engine for the movie shoots? Perhaps this could
> greatly shed some
> light as to why some people insist that the cars
> came with 4 cylinder
> engines.
>
> Though if true, perhaps the wording used on the new
> DVD's should be
> modified to give a disclaimer to say that the
> original V6 was
> replaced.
>
> -Robert
> vin 6585 "X"
>
>
> -Moderators: I know that BTTF topics are normal
> discouraged on the
> list here. However, this does indeed appear to be a
> specific topic
> directly relating to our cars.
>
>
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Stephen Clark" <stephen@xxxx>
> wrote:
> > --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Palatinus, Joe"
> <jopalatinus@xxxx> wrote:
> > > I recently purchased the DVD version Back to the
> Future (its
> > available
> > > in England now) In the commentary it says that
> all Deloreans had 4
> > > cylinder Volvo engines.
> >
> > The "Animated Anecdotes" trivia track on the DVDs
> is speaking
> > specifically about the seven DeLoreans used in the
> three films, not
> > the other 8,576 cars which were not. Some heavy
> modifications were
> > made to the cars (obviously) for use in the films.
> >
> > Stephen Clark
> > BTTF.com
>
>
>
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 08:57:00 -0400
From: "Marc A. Levy" <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: Re: Painted Factory Cars?
I too saw this fender with the "paint sample". A few years back, James posted that this was not paint, but just colored tape. It did look cool, because you could still see the stainless grain though the color "tint".
At the time, I suggested that anyone who wanted a colored delorean could get colored tape and cover the car in it. If you get sick of the color, tear it off and try another!
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jtrealtywebspannet [mailto:jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Friday, September 20, 2002 11:03 PM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Re: Painted Factory Cars?
>
>
> At the warehouse in Ohio I saw a test panel of S/S with different
> colors painted on it. The story behind it was that the factory was
> experimenting with the idea of offering painted panels. The option
<SNIP>
>
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 02:50:24 -0700 (PDT)
From: Andrew Prentis <aprentis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Painted Factory Cars?
Although I am really
> sorry to those people in other countries that there
> are only about 25-
> 30 right hand drive cars in existance. Makes it
> much more special
> over there. >
Tommy,
Don't feel sorry for us mate! A Left hand drive car
can easily be reborn as a right hand drive car like
mine and several others in Australia,just requires
heaps of $$. But your right that it does make them
just that bit rarer.
Best of luck with your own DeLorean adventure.
Andrew
#2883
Sydney
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "maddog6198_2000"
> <maddog6198@xxxx> wrote:
> > It is MY understanding (as the myth goes) that 4
> or 5 cars were
> sent
> > to DeLorean Cadillac in Cleveland to "test" paint
> a few cars there.
> >
> > As I remember, there was one of these "test" cars
> at the show in
> > Cleveland. I don't remember what year it was....
> it sticks in my
> > mind that it was a maroon color of some sort....
> While I do
> believe
> > there were none that left Dunmurry painted, I
> think DeLorean
> > Cadillac scored some R & D $$$ to paint a few cars
> from Brother JZD.
> >
> > Just my 2 cents worth...
> >
> >
> > John Curry
> > 83 D
> > 15943
>
>
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 00:42:57 EDT
From: wingd2@xxxxxxx
Subject: AutoFest Car Show - Evansville
Just a reminder - the AutoFest / My Classic Car car show in Evansville
Indiana is next weekend, Sept 28 -29th - Currently it looks like we're going
to have 15 plus Deloreans making the trip plus the famous D-REX will be in
attendance. Anyone interested in attending is more then welcome to join in on
the fun.
For more information check out - www.midstatedmc.com - in the events
section or e-mail me directly.
Hope to see you there, Marty Maier
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Message: 13
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 00:46:39 EDT
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Water Pump Replacement
Steve, Darryl has a great pully and it works well when you can find the pump.
I don't know what auto supply store you go to, but nobody in Dallas, Texas
stocks the pumps for Darryls pully. They don't even stock my pump for the
push on pully.I have to order them several at a time to get the price down.
We have to remember that we are working with a 20+ year old car and stores
arn't stocking for V6 Volvo engines. Most are going to the crusher. Fact is
that most people have a hard time Identifying which pump it is. I sent one to
England because they were even having a hard time identifying it. They
finally did, but they couldn't for a while.
John
<< Same thing with the water
pump...I purchased the common available Volvo water pump with the
bolt on pulley and purchased the bolt on pulley for it to work with
the Delorean from Darryl. Again, no special presses needed or having
to wait for a shipment to come in...trip to the auto parts store and
I'm off and running again. >>
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Message: 14
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 08:24:19 -0400
From: "Marc A. Levy" <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: Car audio question..
1. Did you replace the speakers?? If not, it is likely this is the problem. Most speakers in a car (harsh environment) will last at most 10 years before the foam surrounds dry out and crack. The noise you describe is typical of this situation. Best thing to do is replace them.
2. On both of my cars (early and late 81) each speaker has its own set of wires from the center console to the speakers. There may have been a "common" connection between each set of speakers (or all of them) at the radio connector, but if you want to use the stock wires it is best to cut that off and separate them. Many high power car stereos use a "floating ground" system where there is no common ground. Connecting them together will cause bad audio, and in some cases damage the stereo. Your manual should tell you if it is common or floating ground.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hank Eskin [mailto:henry@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 8:12 PM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Car audio question..
>
<SNIP>
> Here's the problem: The sound is good upto volume level 14
> or 15 (I know
> the numbers are meaningless, but it's just a point of
> reference). That
> level is a good, normal level for listening to most things
> and still carry a
> conversation with someone. As soon as I turn it up past that
> point, I get
> increasing amounts of loud static. It's not the speakers
> clipping, or a
> clipping sound at all, the best I can do is describe it as
> loud static. I'm
> also pretty sure it the amount of static is proportional to
> the amount of
> bass in the music and/or the bass setting on the radio.
>
> Here's what I think the problem may be, but I'd like some
> professional (or
> at least knowledgeable) opinions. The Delorean wiring
> harness for the Craig
> radio share a common (-) lead between the front and rear
> speakers for each
> side. (Right common and left common), plus four (+) leads for
> each speaker
> (6 total leads). Of course, the new radio has separate +
> and - leads for
> each speaker (eight total leads). I combined the each of the
> two (-) leads
> for the left and right sides to match up to the harness (8 leads to 6
> leads). Is it likely that the combining of these two sets of
> two leads from
> the radio is causing the amplifier to cause this static?
> Should I go back
> in and just wire the speakers directly to the radio leads?
>
> Besides this one problem, the radio sounds great - no hiss or
> hum or engine
> interference, etc.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Hank #1619
>
>
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Message: 15
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 14:07:05 -0000
From: "jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: R134 conversion fittings
Without getting into an argument about whether you should convert to
R-134a or not in any case although the conversion adapters will
depress the shrader valve best practice is to remove the existing
valve cores. The reason being is that to vacuum or charge the system
with the cores in place is difficult and time consuming. Since when
converting you will evacuate the system and recharge it is easy to
remove the valve cores. In normal servicing of automotive A/C systems
with R-12 most techs will use a valve tool to temporarly withdraw the
valve core out of the way. On R-134 systems with the proper
quick-connects there is no longer a need to do that so it makes no
sense to leave the valve cores in there. If there is a dimple inside
the dust cap that can depress the valve core you have the wrong dust
cap and it should be replaced. (someday someone may notice the cap is
loose and tighten it up!)
There is an alternative to R-134a. I have had a lot of success with a
drop-in replacement known as R-414. It is a blended refrigerent
compatable with the lubricant for R-12. System pressures run very
close to R-12 and the system can be topped off twice without upsetting
the blend. It is best to change as much of the old refrigerent oil as
possible but that is always good advice. My longest experience has
been 6 months but the system blows colder then when using R-12, in
fact when filling the recomendation is to only use 80% of R-414 for a
full charge. It only costs about $12 lb as compared to R-12 @ $60 lb
and you only need 2 lbs. It is compatable with all of the seals and
"O" rings. When changing to R-134a you are supposed to replace ALL
seals and "O" rings in addition to installing conversion adapters and
oil and a big label indicating the conversion. You only need the label
when changing over to R-414. Stick this post in the FWIW dept. BTW
only an EPA licensed A/C Tech is supposed to do a conversion or remove
the R-12.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "content22207" <brobertson@xxxx> wrote:
> I know all about R134 conversion fittings. I've got 5 on various
> vehicles of my own, not counting all the other cars I've assisted.
>
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Message: 16
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 03:38:27 -0000
From: "therealdmcvegas" <DMCVegas@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: Bricklin related story w/DeLorean mention.
A quick story that has a small mention about the DeLorean, and the Bricklin.
Sense there are owners of both here on the list, I thought that I would pass it
along.
http://www.forbes.com/2002/04/23/0423yugo.html
On a more DeLorean related note, if Malcolm Bricklin and the Yugo of all
things can make a comeback, then I have quite a bit of confidense in JZD and
the D2 now.
-Robert
vin 6585 "X"
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Message: 17
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 09:33:10 -0400
From: Travis Goodwin <tgoodwin@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Drum roll please...
Late into the thick Friday evening air, my neighbor and I prepared to slide
the time machine assembly into place. Would all the weeks of off-car
construction fit?
http://tg.vantagep.com/temp/index.php?page=finished&&link=1
Of course it did!
As you can guess, the rain held off on Friday all day and I was able to
complete phase 1. The sucky part is the fact it rained all day Saturday, but
I was able to keep the cover off long enough to win second place for next
years car show! Mine was the only one that said 2003. That seems
appropriate.
http://tg.vantagep.com/temp/images/trophy.jpg
The fogger worked perfectly, although I am going to wire the fans directly
to the terminals on the inverter. I guess I should have checked it earlier,
huh?
I have to say that it turned out better than I could have ever expected.
NOW onto phase 2.
This involves the top boxes with the field generator as well as the rear
side piping. I'm looking for ideas for the 2 boxes as well as the rubber
mounts. If anyone has any suggestions, let me know.
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Message: 18
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 08:02:35 -0000
From: "deloreanman7777" <DavidBloom722@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Red delorean in hawaii
i was reading the old dml listings and i was wondering if anyone knew
the whereabouts of that red delorean that is here in hawaii. If
anyone has any info on that car i would appreciate it if you could
let me know, i am interested in buying the red D.
John
honolulu, hi
Vin#2030
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Message: 19
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 09:35:43 +0100
From: Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: New article in Tech Section
Hi All
I've re-edited my account of exhaust manifold gasket replacement,
including instructions for exhaust system removal, and included some
pictures. Dave Swingle has now uploaded the article and it can be found
here:
http://www.dmcnews.com/Techsection/exhaustgasket.html
Best Wishes
Martin
#1458 & #4427
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Message: 20
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 08:51:57 -0400
From: "Marc A. Levy" <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: LEGEND twin turbo
I have exchanged messages with the design engineer of Legend Industries, and he verified that there were lower compression pistons used, along with "unique" bearings, valves, head bolts, and even the head gasket!
Others familiar with the project have also verified that there were special piston rings used, and were "loose" for the prototype engines... I am told this is why a Legend build engine has a diesel like sound to it. I can sample it and post it, if anyone is interested.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Shain Brannan [mailto:shain@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Friday, September 20, 2002 10:16 PM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [DML] RE: twin turbo
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I have always wanted to know the answer to that question. Everyone
> says that the internals to so very diffrent then stock, yet no one
> really seems to know. There really isn't a whole lot that could
> really be diffrent. For starters it most likely has much better
> piston rings, diffrent pistons maybe, and should have stronger
> rods. Could the cylinders walls be over bored? probably not. The
> heads could be modified, but i would belive that they would be
> untouched. The idea in any company is to produce reliable results
> with as little changes as possible. Increase the piston, rings and
> rods give it the added strength. Who knows, the motor could
> stock.
>
> - Shain
> #10140
>
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Message: 21
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 16:26:06 +0100
From: robin.coombe@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: Re: Help prevent Propagation of Delorean Myths from BTT F
I don't know how accurate this information is but,
As far as I know Andy Snell ( A Delorean Owner here in the UK ) has one of
the Original PRV6 engines from one of the Deloreans that was removed for the
BTTF Films.
It is a Standard PRV6 with 0 (Zero) miles on it, looks great.
He is currently having it checked & cleaned (to make sure no water got into
it while it was sitting in a garage for 20 years).
Hopefully I'll see him again either next week or the week after, I'll try to
get some more information from him about where he got it from. I think he
got it from Dave Howarth (also in the UK).
Robin.
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan [mailto:danielpwillis@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: 23 September 2002 12:12
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DML] Re: Help prevent Propagation of Delorean Myths from BTTF
that he is CURRENTLY still in jail,
> etc....etc..etc....
You mean.. he's never been in jail with regards to the car?
Also, I don't know how accurate this is but the DeLoreans in the film
actually still ran the standard common as muck PRV V6 we all so love
dearly... the car sound was dubbed from a V8. In fact a US company (posted
on here some time back) was contracted to put an engine back in to a
DeLorean that had been used as a show piece (why the engine was removed is
beyond me)... if you look closely in BTTF3 you'll see that when Doc is
trying to get the car running in the 1800s he manages to blow the
distributer (I think) off the car... and it's stock!
Just my 2p
Dan
Vin#5284 - Hana - www.projectmadness.com - UK based
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Message: 22
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 17:30:09 +0100
From: Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: electronic challange for all
No you would not.
Martin
#1458 & #4426
Hank Eskin wrote:
> Second, I do not plan on using a 9volt
>ni-cad battery as my backup battery, but rather a motorcycle or other small
>lead-acid battery to keep the power to the radio for many weeks at a time in
>case the main battery shuts off. Would I still need a resistor in the
>circuit, and if so, what value?
>
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Message: 23
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 16:31:22 -0000
From: "erikgeerdink" <erikgeerdink@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: delorean computer pointers
Working in the IT field, I hate it when I go to a users PC and see
beanie babies and stupid animated pointers, but.....in this case I
wouldn't mind.
I didn't create these, so download them and use them at your own risk.
http://members.tripod.com/~delorean_fade/pointers.html
Erik
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Message: 24
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 17:52:44 -0000
From: "thebrave65" <johnnysher1@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Window Tint
I have searched thru most of the messages and was surprised to find
no postings about window tinting - especially the Arizona ones. I
live in Glendale, AZ and will be purchasing a Delorean next November
and will probably get the windows tinted. I was wondering if anyone
had any problems having this service performed and what the
approxamate cost was. I'm assuming the Delorean would have a total
of seven widows, (two on each door, rear window and the two next to
the engine compartment). The last two I think I could avoid getting
tinted.
Johnny
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Message: 25
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 11:02:43 -0700 (PDT)
From: Vin 5386 <delorean_stainless@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Downfall of the DMC?
Does anyone know the actuall reasons that DMC ended up
in bankrupcy? When all is said it seems to me that the
company did quite well in its short time. Was it just
that the DeLorean as an automoblibe didn't "fit the
nitch" at that time in history? sorta to much to soon?
or was it more related to competeing with the larger
companys? Would be amazing to suspend reality for one
instance and imagine where the DeLorean would be today
given it had continuted production.
Todd
Vin5386
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