[DMCForum] Re: Spark plug wires, farts, etc
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Thanks for the rapid response guys.

Martin: Checked everything you told me. All is correct.

I'm really going at this all backwards I think. I've been working so
hard just to get it running, and dug deep into the complicated stuff
that I haven't even done the simple stuff now that it's running.

Like a basic tune-up.

I'll replace the ignition stuff this weekend and if it doesn't help
then I'll get back into the esoteric causes.

Eventually I'll run out of things to replace. ;-)


--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "content22207" <brobertson@xxxx> wrote:
> Re: farts -- you could have an honest to goodness miss. Are running
> very old ignition components. See what a fresh tune up will do.
> 
> For fun, check out Autozone's private label #9016 wire set. World's
> largest umbrella boots. I think they seal out moisture by filling
> entire plug well with rubber. Same price as Bosch from the vendors
> (Autozone doesn't even list Bosch #9095), so I can't recommend
> actually buying. But they are fun to look at.
> 
> You were probably too rich because of vacuum leaks, and perhaps
> ignition time too advanced.
> 
> Bill Robertson
> #5939
> 
> >--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxx> wrote:
> > Now that my front-end has been fixed I'm back into the engine.
> > 
> > Martin: You recommended I clean out the distributor and I did so. The
> > timing mark jumps off the scale between 1600 and 2000 RPM. (I can't
> > look two places at once).
> > 
> > I installed the new idle tube O-ring and verified it is sealed. I
> > sprayed all around the engine (again) and the only leak I could find
> > was the golf tee I plug the CO screw with. (slight). I fixed this.
> > 
> > Before repairs I was running around too rich and underpowered. When
> > warmed up, the engine would idle at 1000/1100 RPM.
> > 
> > After I put the O ring in and cleaned out the dizzy, I leaned out the
> > CO screw, checked the timing and made a very minor throttle set screw
> > adjustment to make the idle perfect.
> > 
> > Power is MUCH improved. Before, the engine wouldn't rev -under load-
> > beyond 3500 RPM. Now it'll redline. I feel I have good acceleration
> > and power. The only thing that bugs me is the engine still "farts" or
> > pops. It doesn't do it often but it bugs me. I have to find that.
> > 
> > I am having a hard time figuring out how close I am to having this
> > right because I've never ridden in a properly running DeLorean under
> > hard acceleration! It -seems- right but maybe I should have yet more
> > power....? I need to ride in Mike Cohee's car and have him put his
> > foot into it.
> > 
> > I also need someone to ride behind me and tell me if I'm still gassing
> > people. I can't smell fuel in the exhaust anymore but still...
> > 
> > Lastly, one more time: What brands of wires can I get that are the
> > right kind, that are PRE-MADE and have the proper boots on them? I
> > plan on using Bosch copper plugs and buying a higher voltage coil.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > Rich
> > #5335



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