[DML] Re: Starting a DeLorean from the Engine Compartment

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Where exactly does the nanny state end and common sense begin? Do we really need to be told not to put a cup of McDonald's coffee between our legs or we might scald our gonads?

I didn't even mention which wire to use. For all anyone knows we could be doing this with magic incantations (eMail me and I'll give you the super secret password).

America used to be a nation of rational thinking beings. Now, we have television commercials of cars being dropped out of airplanes and  disclaimers at the bottom of the screen warning "do not try this at home." I bought a plastic storage bin at WalMart recently that came with a sticker on the bottom that read "to reduce risk of suffocation do not put infants inside." I personally suspect that any person stupid enough to put a baby inside a plastic storage bin is too stupid to read a sticker on the bottom, but one never knows....

Anyway, those of use running carburetors on our DeLoreans have no need of all that K-Jet wiring inside the engine compartment. This is one of the mischief we get into with the left overs.

Bill Robertson
#5939

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "soma576" <lienan82@...> wrote:
>
> Nope, not kidding.  Kind of a legit thing to mention.  Even I have accidentally tried to start my car while it was in gear before.  Thankfully there was nothing in front of me (used to leave it in first).  Here's what happens when you aren't extra careful:
> 
> http://www.deloreanclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=590
> 
> I would hate to see someone run over.  Or is that a joking matter for you guys?
> 
> Andy
> 
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Stephen Rice <stevedmc@> wrote:
> >
> > You're kidding, right?
> > 
> > -Steve RIce
> > #16510
> > 
> > On Fri, Mar 23, 2012 at 3:08 PM, soma576 <lienan82@> wrote:
> > > Considering most people put their car in Reverse while parked (manual trans), I hope you remind people not to do this until they are positive the car is out of gear.  Even if the hand brake is on, the starter can be enough to jerk the car while in gear.
> > >
> > > Andy
> >
>




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