RE: [DMCForum] Re: Working on DeLoreans
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RE: [DMCForum] Re: Working on DeLoreans




> -----Original Message-----
> I'm in DC for the Holidays. Wanna come up to Mike Cohee's house?

Sheesh. It's an 11-hour drive to Charlotte for me. I dunno if I could make
another long trip like that in between those bookends. :P

> DeLoreans come late in blissful age when you could actually work on
> own car. Only three onboard electronic modules (Lambda, CIS, and
> Ignition), and they are not integrated. Can jetison all but ignition
> (if PRV distributor was set up for breaker points even that would be
> optional. But trust me -- you don't want points). Rest of engine
> responds solely to ITSELF. Even fuel injection is vacuum driven.

This is good to know as my DeLorean will be a budget job. Can it pass
emissions test without Lambda and CIS?

> New rocket science cars are totally dependent on onboard computers.
> Fuel is metered with electic signals. Ignition coil packs fire
> according to computer instructions, not camshaft rotation. I've even
> heard that some cars now have no direct connection between pedal and
> throttle plates (or whatever now regulates air into engine). Give me a
> break.

I know. Grr.

> BTW: What year and model is your truck? Which engine?

1998 Ford Ranger XLT. Engine is 3.0L. Trans is 4-speed auto.

Yeah, I know. Sad, isn't it?

Oh, and I think I've traced the strange humming to the power steering.
Might
be the pump failing. Damnit.

Farrar



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