To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderator@xxxxxxxxxxx To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews ------------------------------------------------------------------------ There are 11 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. Sarasota 81 DeLorean From: "Chris Boden" <cboden@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 2. Re: the aversion to customizing? From: id <ionicdesign@xxxxxxxxxx> 3. A new alternator problem! (And a radar detector install to boot) From: Andrew Smith <aos+yahoo@xxxxxxxx> 4. Re: Crossover pumps From: dherv10@xxxxxxx 5. Re: Re: a better door launcher? From: Dick Ryan <deloreanbiker@xxxxxxxxx> 6. Re: A new alternator problem! (And a radar detector install to boot) From: "dmcman82" <srubano@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 7. RE: better door "launchers" From: "Michael Quinto" <mquinto@xxxxxxxxxxxx> 8. Re: Digest Number 918 From: petleech@xxxxxxx 9. Re: Crossover pumps From: "dmcman82" <srubano@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 10. Re: A new alternator problem! (And a radar detector install to boot) From: "Walter Coe" <Whalt@xxxxxxx> 11. Delorean World Article From: "dmc812001" <stamberino@xxxxxxx> ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 1 Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 13:14:02 -0500 From: "Chris Boden" <cboden@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Sarasota 81 DeLorean Does anyone on this list own either of the 2 DeLoreans at the Sarasota Classic Car Museum? Does anyone have any background on them? -- Christopher A. Boden Geek#-1 Rank G-6 President/C.E.O. C:Cg:Chd:Cm:Cl:Cs:Csd:E:Ea:Ec:Hc:Hd:Hm:Ht:Ht:Hv:U:Ua:Uc:Ud:Uh The Geek Group www.thegeekgroup.org Because the Geek shall inherit the Earth! To donate to the Group click here. https://www.paypal.com/xclick/business=info%40thegeekgroup.org&item_name=A +private+donation+to+The+Geek+Group+click+here%21&no_shipping=1 -- ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 2 Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 12:52:49 -0800 From: id <ionicdesign@xxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: the aversion to customizing? probably the other 3000+cars and owners do not have a computer and have no way of accessing the internet, i myself didnt know nothing of this newsgroup till last year. mark Senatorpack@xxxxxx wrote: > Customize the cars...after all it is a free country, and it is your personal property...to a degree. I prefer the stock look and appearance, since it is, by far, the easiest to own. > > Looking over the latest DMC Vin publication released today, only 1100+/- members subscribe to the DML, 2000+/-? members of the DeLorean owners association, another 2000+/- owners who do not subscribe to either. So where are the remaining 3000+/- cars????????????? > > Best Wishes, > Michael Pack > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator@xxxxxxxxxxx > > To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 3 Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 14:17:59 -0600 (CST) From: Andrew Smith <aos+yahoo@xxxxxxxx> Subject: A new alternator problem! (And a radar detector install to boot) All my previous questions have been answered so well, so I have returned with another! :) I was experiencing very low voltage (like 8), particularly while at idle, so I picked up the 150 amp alternator from John Hervey at specialtauto.com (and it arrived incredibly fast--thanks John), but after installation, I've run into a new problem: the field coil is getting no power. I've checked the field coil supply wire with my multimeter and found no power at all, ignition on or off. I traced the wire on back to the other end of the harness, where it plugs into the back of the electrical compartment and continuity is good. Has anyone seen this problem before? Any tips on hunting it down? In the meantime, I've hooked the field coil on the alternator directly to the jumpstart post (only while driving, so I don't drain my battery) and it works great. Voltage is back up to around 14 with all accessories off, and around 13 with everything on. The alternator is making a strange whistling noise, though, but only while under load. The frequency increases as the engine speed does. It's definitely not a screeching from a loose belt. I'm hoping/assuming (perhaps stupidly) that this noise is just normal for this alternator. We'll see if the belt lasts I guess. :) Now, the second part of my post. Yesterday I hardwired my Valentine 1 radar detector, with remote display. (For those who don't know the V1, check out http://www.valentine1.com/ for more info.) I ran the main unit power cord up under the front edge of the headliner, then down under the moulding on the A pillar, then behind the dash, where it connects to the V1's power breakout box, which is also plugged into the remote display, mounted on the underside of the binnacle, allowing for perfect private viewing while driving. I've put up a few snapshots of the install at http://yo.fuh-q.org/photos/?album=20020222 for anyone interested. -andrew ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 4 Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 16:15:50 EST From: dherv10@xxxxxxx Subject: Re: Crossover pumps Richard, I know I'm late in answering you question about water pumps, But if you will look at my web site, I have original pumps in new and rebuilt. We can press on your pulley or any competent shop can do it for you. I think you'll fine the prices are very reasonable. If you have any questions, let me know. We have pressed on and off several pulley's. John hervey http://www.specialtauto.com/engine.shtml ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 5 Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 13:56:38 -0800 (PST) From: Dick Ryan <deloreanbiker@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Re: a better door launcher? You should also know that Don Steger sells and "alarm" based system with actuator door launchers. Several of us have had Don install them. They are SWEET! Dick Ryan - - - - - - - - --- Christian Williams <delorean@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Talk to Darryl Tinnerstet. He's already developed an > actuator-based door > launching system and sells them through > http://www.delorean-parts.com > > -Christian > > > > > > To address comments privately to the moderating > team, please address: > moderator@xxxxxxxxxxx > > To search the archives or view files, log in at > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games http://sports.yahoo.com ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 6 Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 23:26:00 -0000 From: "dmcman82" <srubano@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: A new alternator problem! (And a radar detector install to boot) A whistling alternator is a sign of it going bad....think of it as a "warning" whistle. A good alternator should not whistle, one that is about to quit will. Steve --- In dmcnews@xxxx, Andrew Smith <aos+yahoo@xxxx> wrote: > All my previous questions have been answered so well, so I have returned > with another! :) >SNIP< > and around 13 with everything on. The alternator is making a strange > whistling noise, though, but only while under load. The frequency > increases as the engine speed does. It's definitely not a screeching from > a loose belt. I'm hoping/assuming (perhaps stupidly) that this noise is > just normal for this alternator. We'll see if the belt lasts I guess. :) > > Now, the second part of my post. Yesterday I hardwired my Valentine 1 > radar detector, with remote display. (For those who don't know the V1, > check out http://www.valentine1.com/ for more info.) I ran the main unit > power cord up under the front edge of the headliner, then down under the > moulding on the A pillar, then behind the dash, where it connects to the > V1's power breakout box, which is also plugged into the remote display, > mounted on the underside of the binnacle, allowing for perfect private > viewing while driving. > > I've put up a few snapshots of the install at > http://yo.fuh-q.org/photos/?album=20020222 for anyone interested. > > -andrew ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 7 Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 15:37:09 -0800 From: "Michael Quinto" <mquinto@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: RE: better door "launchers" I have had door launchers in my DeLorean for 4 years now. I first install the VPA 15lb. Solenoids. Then two years ago I swapped them out for 50lb Solenoids from Autoloc. Your door strut and your torsion bars are not affected by the weight of the Solenoids that weigh only three pounds a piece. As long as you have good struts installed you won't see a problem. The worst load your torsion bars and struts will see is when the doors are closed, not when there opened. If you first want to see if your doors will be affected, hang a weight on your door and see if there is a difference. Solenoids VS Actuators. I don't know. The actuators I've seen max out at 15lb. of pull. If Darryl has or knows where to get actuators with more pull force. Then try his. I don't think that 15lb. is good enough, thats why I swapped out my Solenoids for bigger ones. Good Luck, Mike Vin#1113 ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 8 Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 22:32:20 EST From: petleech@xxxxxxx Subject: Re: Digest Number 918 Hi I'm 17 and am the President of the Car Club at my high school, Collegiate in Richmond, VA. As a possible event, we would like to hold a car show sometime in late spetemeber or october. Nothing is final or certain yet, but I would like to have the idea that IF our school held this car show WOULD any DeLoreans be able to attend. I don't need a garuntee you will attend, just a 'yes' if its there. I used to own a DeLorean just as a side note, I miss vin# 16727. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 9 Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 04:35:28 -0000 From: "dmcman82" <srubano@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Crossover pumps I still have to say that the bolt on solution that Darryl sells is the better way to go. Much easier, no risk in damaging a water pump by pressing it on your self and readily available pumps (another words cheaper). I had gotten my pump for $80.00 (brand new, not rebuilt) and the pulley was $79.95. Not only that I have a lifetime warranty on the pump which means a free replacement if it ever decides to go on me in the future. Did i mention how awesome the bright Billet aluminum water pump pulley looks in the engine compartment? Hey Darryl, how about making some of the other pulleys on the D's engine out of the same material to make it match? :) Steve --- In dmcnews@xxxx, dherv10@xxxx wrote: > Richard, I know I'm late in answering you question about water pumps, But if > you will look at my web site, I have original pumps in new and rebuilt. We > can press on your pulley or any competent shop can do it for you. I think > you'll fine the prices are very reasonable. If you have any questions, let me > know. We have pressed on and off several pulley's. > John hervey > http://www.specialtauto.com/engine.shtml ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 10 Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 01:00:50 -0500 From: "Walter Coe" <Whalt@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: A new alternator problem! (And a radar detector install to boot) > I've run into a new problem: the field coil is getting no power. Andrew, Maybe your problem is that you hooked up the wrong wire. There are two wires that go to the Ducy alternator, but John Hervey's only uses one of them. Walt Tampa, FL ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 11 Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 16:03:03 -0000 From: "dmc812001" <stamberino@xxxxxxx> Subject: Delorean World Article Hi All, I just recieved the new issue of Delorean World magazine, for winter 2002. There's an article involving the Fall Foliage Tour on Long Island that took place last October. In the pictures there is a Delorean with a U.S. Flag in the rear quarter window that has a full ground effects kit. This kit looked very nice, especially since the car was also lowered.It wasn't gaudy, and it definately enhanced the lines of the car, at least from what I could see. Does anyone know who this owner is? Or, more specifically, where can I find that ground effects kit, and what other kits will fit the Delorean? Again, i'm only looking for a kit that is subtle, like the one in the photos. If anyone can help, that would be great. Sincerely, Steve T. #2801 ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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