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Topics in this digest:
1. Re: Firing Order
From: jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx
2. Re: Two-tone interiors.
From: "Rustproof" <Rustproof@xxxxxxxxxxx>
3. Re: Two-tone interiors answer?
From: RFLRKV@xxxxxx
4. Re: Spirit of America
From: tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx
5. Re: Spirit of America
From: "Jan van de Wouw" <Jan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
6. Engine Running Problems
From: shain@xxxxxxxxxxxx
7. Re: Two-tone interiors.
From: "Walter" <Whalt@xxxxxxx>
8. Re: Firing Order
From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
9. Re: Bent
From: "Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham@xxxxxxxxx>
10. Re: Two-tone interiors.
From: "ACK, k." <particleman01@xxxxxxxxx>
11. Re: Two-tone interiors.
From: "Joseph Molino" <foxmul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
12. Sun Star Recalls?
From: "dan g." <copper_trace@xxxxxxxxx>
13. Re: Engine Running Problems
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
14. Re: Engine Running Problems
From: "Dave Sontos" <dsontos@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
15. RE: Re: logos & copyrights
From: "Marc A. Levy" <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
16. Re: Engine Running Problems
From: jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 04:54:33 -0000
From: jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Firing Order
Refer to A:01:01 and C:01:01 in the Workshop Manual for the firing
order, cylinder numbering and ignition specifications. If the idling
is rough but the car runs better at higher RPM's it could be an
indication of vacuum leaks, bad ignition wires, worn spark plugs,
dirty fuel injectors among many other things. If the firing order is
off generally the car won't idle and runs very badly at speed and has
no power if it will run at all. The timming could also be way off so
that should also be checked.Before messing with the ignition system
rule out any trouble in the fuel system. The fuel injectors should be
removed, cleaned, and tested. For the engine to idle smoothly all of
the injectors must be CLEAN and very close to each other re: opening
pressure. This can only be done with an injector pressure tester which
can clean and test the injectors. You could send them to a Delorean
vender or find a Volvo dealer that could do it or just replace them
(expensive). As in the other posts LIGHTLY seat the 3 brass screws
closed, they aren't used, the idle motor controls the air not the
screws.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757
-- In dmcnews@xxxx, shain@xxxx wrote:
> Hello,
>
> After cleaning my fuel system about and replacing all the boots and
> hoses my DeLorean runs. But is idleing very rough. I belive that
the
> firing order is off. Can someone give me the diagram on the firing
> order? ALso what are the three brass screws on the maifold right
> after the idle control. I would liek to thank you all for helping
me
> with my car, and hope you guys have a nice thanksgiving.
>
> - Shain
> #10140
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 00:18:13 -0500
From: "Rustproof" <Rustproof@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Two-tone interiors.
I have an 81 vin # 1559 with the two tone interior so they were doing it
before 83. I don't think it was because they were running low on interior
part selection as has been speculated. It does brighten up the interior
quite a bit as opposed to the all black look.
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 01:10:33 EST
From: RFLRKV@xxxxxx
Subject: Re: Two-tone interiors answer?
I was at Delorean Motors Center in Garden Grove last week. In the office
was a newly apholstered seat; two tone. Perhaps this is the origin of those
'rare' seats.
Richard in California
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 06:22:07 -0000
From: tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Spirit of America
Walt - I told you not to panic! In truth, the flag on my car was
constructed in place using self-adhesive contact paper (made from
light weight vinyl). I started with a shopping bag full of rolls of
contact paper of the appropriate colors, and an idea based upon a
painted Vector automobile from the late eighties / early nineties.
It was painted with a stylized flag to promote the idea that it was
an American-made super-car. Does anybody remember those? Scissor
style doors, 240 mph, Keith Black aluminum V-8 engines rated at
nearly 1000 bhp. Sorry - I digress. The concept was confirmed after
the Sept. 11th tragedy ... I just had to make it happen! The blue
field was applied first, and then the car was covered with white.
The red stripes were added over the white background. The lettering
was done professionally by Fastsigns in gold vinyl. The stars were
hand-cut using white contact paper, and then applied to the blue. It
will all come off in the next couple of weeks, due to concerns about
the long-term effects on the 304 CRES. It needs access to oxygen to
promote the protective oxide layer that makes it stainless. This is
one of the unique features of a CRES body - you can create all kinds
of decorations like this that can be removed easily without damaging
the car at all. Cool, huh? You should see what the D looks like
with all of the necessary markings to be a Canadian Mounted Police
vehicle, complete with functional blue light bar. The real Mounties
really enjoyed it during a trip to Canada for a club rally. Here in
the PNDC, we know how to have fun!
Toby Peterson VIN 2248
Winged1
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Walter" <Whalt@xxxx> wrote:
> Darn it Toby! You have the writing style of Paul Harvey. Always
leave them
> wanting more; never explain everything until a commercial break.
Okay,
> so... what is that red, white & blue stuff on your car?
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 15:48:51 -0000
From: "Jan van de Wouw" <Jan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Spirit of America
--- In dmcnews, toby wrote:
> Cool, huh? You should see what the D looks like
> with all of the necessary markings to be a Canadian Mounted
> Police vehicle, complete with functional blue light bar.
> The real Mounties really enjoyed it during a trip to Canada
> for a club rally.
Pictures PLEASE! Now you've got me really interested!
What did you do with the rubstrips all around?
I think this is a GREAT idea; I might try this myself too some
time since I have access to a lettering plotter anyway...
Cheers,
Jan van de Wouw
Thinking Different... Using a Mac...
Living the Dream... Driving a DeLorean...
#05141 "Dagger" since Sept. 2000
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 16:14:24 -0000
From: shain@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Engine Running Problems
Hello,
Well my stored DeLorean is now running again after many hours of
cleaning the fuel system. Right now i can get the car to idle between
1000 and 2000rpm ok. I have been trying to run alot of fuel injection
cleaner through it to clean all the injectors out. The problem that i
am having is that the car starts fine, idles ok, but every time i go
to rev it or increase the throttle it gets to about 4000 rpm then
starts sputtering. But after about 10-15 mins of running it eventualy
shuts down on it's own and can't be restarted until it sits for a
little while. I checked the frequency valve and it seems to be
working ok (buzzing). I'm having the exhaust fixed today, after the
previous bonehead owner cut the catalytic converter off. Hopefuly that
will keep the smell and exhaust leaks down. Thank you for your help.
- Shain
#10140
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 11:30:40 -0500
From: "Walter" <Whalt@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Two-tone interiors.
> I have an 81 vin # 1559 with the two tone interior so they were doing it
> before 83.
I think the confusion here is what people mean by 'two-tone'. I understand
that the black interior cars still had gray carpet & head liners, but they
were supposed to be a darker gray color than the gray interior cars.
The mix & match two-tone interiors of the later '83 cars had variations of
having the glove box lid not match the dash, seats not match the door
panels, etc.
I put a black headliner in my black interior car. Yeah, it isn't original,
but the black color helps the prism in the rear view mirror work better.
Eventually I will install an electrochromatic mirror.
Walt Tampa, FL
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 15:02:43 -0500
From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Firing Order
Click on the following link for the spark plug routing diagram.
http://www.geocities.com/dmcjoe/sparkplugdiag.html
Happy Thanksgiving
DMC Joe
DeLorean Help dmchelp@xxxxxxx
www.dmc.tv
----- Original Message -----
From: <shain@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2001 8:42 AM
Subject: [DML] Firing Order
> Hello,
>
> After cleaning my fuel system about and replacing all the boots and
> hoses my DeLorean runs. But is idleing very rough. I belive that the
> firing order is off. Can someone give me the diagram on the firing
> order? ALso what are the three brass screws on the maifold right
> after the idle control. I would liek to thank you all for helping me
> with my car, and hope you guys have a nice thanksgiving.
>
> - Shain
> #10140
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Message: 9
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 21:36:53 -0000
From: "Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Bent
Willie,
My advice would be to nothing in a hurry....find the right man to sort it
out, it would be very easy to permanently make the damage worse by a less
experienced person "having a go " at it. Find the right person, who is
good at working with stainless steel and you should be OK.
Chris P DOC UK
----- Original Message -----
From: "wmack" <wmack@xxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2001 2:34 AM
Subject: [DML] Bent
> I have a big question. My friend was leaving my house tonight, and he
> accidentally hit my Delorean. He put a dent in it in the rear drivers
side
> panel, just underneath the signal marker. My first question is what are
the
> chanses of my pulling out the dent? And second is how do i go about
taking
> that panel off?
>
> Thanks
> Willie
> Vin 5043
>
>
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 13:38:47 -0800 (PST)
From: "ACK, k." <particleman01@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Two-tone interiors.
Are there any pictures of these "two-tone" interiors
on the internet? I'de like to see one.
Alec
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 16:38:54 -0500
From: "Joseph Molino" <foxmul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Two-tone interiors.
I recently did my headliners in black as well. I liked it. What do you
mean by "prism of the rearview mirror"?
Joseph
vin 2850
----- Original Message -----
From: "Walter" <Whalt@xxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, November 23, 2001 11:30 AM
Subject: Re: [DML] Two-tone interiors.
> > I have an 81 vin # 1559 with the two tone interior so they were doing it
> > before 83.
>
> I think the confusion here is what people mean by 'two-tone'. I
understand
> that the black interior cars still had gray carpet & head liners, but they
> were supposed to be a darker gray color than the gray interior cars.
>
> The mix & match two-tone interiors of the later '83 cars had variations of
> having the glove box lid not match the dash, seats not match the door
> panels, etc.
>
> I put a black headliner in my black interior car. Yeah, it isn't
original,
> but the black color helps the prism in the rear view mirror work better.
> Eventually I will install an electrochromatic mirror.
>
> Walt Tampa, FL
>
>
>
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 16:14:29 -0800 (PST)
From: "dan g." <copper_trace@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Sun Star Recalls?
Has anyone contact Sun Star to let them know that
their model has more recall worthy defective design
and parts than that of the real car? ;)
I'm just a bit dissapointed and I don't even own a
DMC-12 yet.
As soon as I got my model, the paint on the upper
front fascia flaked off (bought it from Exoticar). I
didn't even bother to do anything else. I sent it back
for an exchange.
I did notice the warper front fascia. What DMC were
these guys looking at anyway?
I have the BTTF version on order and after reading
some info and seeing pics on it, I'm wondering what
they have messed up on that one?
Geezz, and you'd think it wouldn't be too hard to make
an accurate model of a real car.
Guess I was wrong.
=====
Dan G.
87 Turbo Regal
http://entremedia.iwarp.com
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Message: 13
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 19:31:20 EST
From: dherv10@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Engine Running Problems
Shain, You may be experiencing a hot start problem and the fuel accumulator
isn't holding pressure on the system. Your high Idle could also be caused by
a couple of things, the air flow meter is being closed all the way or the
butterflies in the throttle body also may not be closing. Also make sure the
adjustments screws for the idle speed motor isn't screwed to far in or the
one below it.
John hervey
http://www.specialtauto.com/
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Message: 14
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 19:37:25 -0500
From: "Dave Sontos" <dsontos@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Engine Running Problems
What is your system pressure at the fuel distributor? It sounds like a fuel
starvation problem. Did you replace the fuel filter which is located at the
left rear of the car on the inside of the frame? (You need to remove the
left rear tire to get to it.) Do yourself a favor and buy a Bosch Fuel
Injection manual. Two of them were just referenced on this list 2 or 3 days
ago.
Dave Sontos
vin 02573
----- Original Message -----
From: <shain@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, November 23, 2001 11:14 AM
Subject: [DML] Engine Running Problems
> Hello,
>
> Well my stored DeLorean is now running again after many hours of
> cleaning the fuel system. Right now i can get the car to idle between
> 1000 and 2000rpm ok. I have been trying to run alot of fuel injection
> cleaner through it to clean all the injectors out. The problem that i
> am having is that the car starts fine, idles ok, but every time i go
> to rev it or increase the throttle it gets to about 4000 rpm then
> starts sputtering. But after about 10-15 mins of running it eventualy
> shuts down on it's own and can't be restarted until it sits for a
> little while. I checked the frequency valve and it seems to be
> working ok (buzzing). I'm having the exhaust fixed today, after the
> previous bonehead owner cut the catalytic converter off. Hopefuly that
> will keep the smell and exhaust leaks down. Thank you for your help.
>
> - Shain
> #10140
>
>
>
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Message: 15
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 22:11:50 -0500
From: "Marc A. Levy" <malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: Re: logos & copyrights
I don't know of a "DMC-12" logo. DMC-12 did have had a trademark
because it was a model designator, but have never seen a logo that is
"DMC-12" The trademark on DMC-12 ran out in 1985, and has not been
re-registered.
The only 2 logos I know of related to the DeLorean are the "DMC", like
on the front grille and the "DeLorean" in the DeLorean style fonts as
seen on the rear bumper and 82/83 hoods (the stick on emblem on the left
side).
The DMC logo was officially registered THIS YEAR 9/25/2001 by Houston.
This also ran out in 1985, so was unregistered from 1985 until this
year. Odd thing is, the actual logos are NOT exactly the same. Not
sure what a lawyer would say about it, but the DMC logo from the early
80's may not be covered by Houston's registration. I don't know if the
laws actually cover the letters "DMC", or just the logo design.
The "DeLorean" logo has been applied for, but is still pending. It
would seem JZD is trying to register it with his new company. He also
tried (and failed) to register "BUSHEIDO" (recently). Maybe this was a
possible model name for his new car, but it was denied.
Of other interest:
"CONCOURS DELOREAN" is also now available. DeLorean One started to
register this in 1988, but did not complete the registration.
The DeLorean Owners Association is registered.. No big surprise here,
but the attorney of record happens to be the same one who did the
registration for DeLorean One. :)
-----Original Message-----
From: CBL302@xxxxxxx [mailto:CBL302@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2001 1:31 AM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DML] Re: logos & copyrights
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Marc A. Levy" <malevy@xxxx> wrote:
> Houston does not own the "DeLorean" logo, they only own "DMC" logo.
Soo...What about the more important "DMC-12" Logo who owns that? Is
that one up for grabs?
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Message: 16
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2001 04:14:16 -0000
From: jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Engine Running Problems
The engine will not run smoothly with a lot of fuel injector cleaner
in the system. You really can't tell if if is running correctly until
you use up all of the cleaner and refill the tank with 91 or higher
octane unleaded. In the meantime it sounds like you should replace the
fuel filter and the fuel acumulater to solve the sputtering at high
speed and the hard hot start problems. Fuel system cleaner will
probably not help much if the fuel injectors need to be cleaned. The
only way I know of is to remove them and stick them in a fuel injector
tester to clean and test them properly. Also make sure the throttle is
returning all the way to idle and activates the idle motor micro. Make
sure the 3 brass screws are LIGHTLY seated closed (they are top center
rear on the air intake of the motor). A possible cause for the engine
shutting down when heated up is a bad pick-up coil in the distributer
(it may also be causing the sputtering).
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, shain@xxxx wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Well my stored DeLorean is now running again after many hours of
> cleaning the fuel system. Right now i can get the car to idle
between
> 1000 and 2000rpm ok. I have been trying to run alot of fuel
injection
> cleaner through it to clean all the injectors out. The problem that
i
> am having is that the car starts fine, idles ok, but every time i
go
> to rev it or increase the throttle it gets to about 4000 rpm then
> starts sputtering. But after about 10-15 mins of running it
eventualy
> shuts down on it's own and can't be restarted until it sits for a
> little while. I checked the frequency valve and it seems to be
> working ok (buzzing). I'm having the exhaust fixed today, after the
> previous bonehead owner cut the catalytic converter off. Hopefuly
that
> will keep the smell and exhaust leaks down. Thank you for your
help.
>
> - Shain
> #10140
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