Re: [DML] Re: AC and fanzilla question
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John,

Here are some corrections concerning your statements.

John said:
"All the relay's in the De Lorean are resistive load and are prone to fail".

DMC Joe:
The DeLorean relay's are not prone to fail. The early version RPM relay and
factory installed door lock relays are the only relays with a higher than
average failure rate.

John:
"Moisture and underrated contacts is why a lot of fuel pumps fail".

DMC Joe:
DeLorean fuel pump failures are the result of dirt, rust, or contaminated
fuel; not electric's.

John:
"The fuel pumb burning up the, I think #7 fuse, I have that fixed also."

DMC Joe:
The fuse #7 failures are strictly related to an under rated fuse holder,
this common problem is easily corrected with the installation of a heavy
duty in-line fuse holder, not a circuit modification.

John:
"But it seems that a lot of De Lorean owners have only seen one way to
approach problems with the cars and have been kept in the dark. I think I
have opened a lot of eyes ..."

DMC Joe:
Not so; the DML offers a variety of solutions for most problems, just check
the archives.

"We're here to help you"

DMC Help / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxx>
Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>

----- Original Message -----
From: <dherv10@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2001 12:06 AM
Subject: [DML] Re: AC and fanzilla question


> Steve, I have told everyone on the group that I'm not an engineer but
> a good parts man. I worked with engineers for years and was always
> told to look for a simple solution for the product. I have listened
> to people on this group complain about the cost of Zilla products and
> I finally did something about it. Yes: As an engineer you then know
> the difference in an inductive load relay and a resistive one. All
> the relay's in the De Lorean are resistive load and are prone to
> fail. I don't mind telling folks that I'm using a inductive load
> relay made especially for fan applications, it's not just heavy duty.
> The fan inrush current is around 60Amps and that is what this relay
> is made for. As far as open frame and being a hazzard. If that was
> the case then the humidity your talking about will not be stopped by
> a snap on plastic or metal case. That why I didn't cover it. I won't
> air flow to keep it dry as possible. Enclosed relays will hold the
> moisture longer and will corrode faster. Pull out your RPM relay and
> look at the contacts. Clean them while you have it out. Moisture and
> underated contacts is why a lot of fuel pumps fail.

As far as exposed
> contacts. Look at the circuit breakers for the door lock. Terminals
> facing straight up for someone to short out along with the other fan
> circuit breakers.
> I know that Bob has put lots of time in engineering the Zilla
> products and I know they are good because they are sold a lot and
> have a proven track record and he should be paid back for that
> engineering if you can afford it. But just because he is using a
> logic approach doesn't make the electro mechanical approach an
> inferior product. As simple as my product is and the way it's wired,
> I have no more low voltage problems and drop outs. We have some
> differences + and -. but it works and it's guaranteed.
> As you know that the water in the radiator goes from one side to the
> other before going out. In a lot of colder climates one can get by
> with less air flow. That's why people put cardboard in front of the
> radiator to slow down air flow to heat the car up or just use one
> fan. In Texas, we need all the air flow we can get in hot climate,
> but in 40 and 50 degree weather, one fans works great to let the
> water heat up faster. The coolant switch turns the fan on and only
> one fan to draw current instead of two when two is not needed. I
> drive mine like this in colder weather. Yes: it may go against the
> grain of a lot of people, but it works.
> I don't mind constructive criticism, and sometimes I screw up just
> like others that try to help. But it seems that a lot of De Lorean
> owners have only seen one way to approach problems with the cars and
> have been kept in the dark. I think I have opened a lot of eyes to
> just as good but less expensive ways.
> Ask me about the current relief I have given the main relay that also
> controls the Lambda unit. I have that low voltage problem solved.
> The fuel pumb burning up the, I think #7 fuse, I have that fixed
> also. All with out logic and very inexpensive.
> If I'm out of line I know the group will put me back on track.
> I like my De Lorean's and will continue to address problems the only
> way I know how. Simple. Thanks for your opinion's, I think yours and
> others are always welcome. I think folks learn from these exchanges
> and look forward to them. I also know when to check it to the logic
> engineers.
> John Hervey
> www.specialTauto.com
>
>
> **** Moderator sniped a bunch of copied stuff... *****








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