[DML] Re: Engine cut-off under hard braking

["Gus Schlachter" <gus@xxxx>]

I have had this problem on occasion, except it is not usually under hard
braking. In one instance I was slowly rolling down a hill while braking
intermittently.

At idle, the engine cannot take much of a load, and many engines have
trouble when winding down. Combine throttle-lift with an extra load, and an
out-of-tune engine could stumble. I really don't think it's anything like
the inertia switch or fuel pickup, at least in my case, since I would expect
these failure points to cause other symptoms.

It doesn't really bother me, since it is a rare occurrence on my 100k-mile
engine that otherwise runs fine. Besides, I'm getting one of those DMC
souped-up PRVs in the spring. :-)


Gus Schlachter
Austin, TX
VIN# 4695


-----Original Message-----
From: Sean Howley [mailto:tsuyoi@xxxx]
Subject: [DML] Engine cut-off under hard braking

I am just curious about something. In two (maybe three) instances that I
have had to emergency brake my DeLorean, the engine has cut-off. I suspect
it is because the booster is requiring more than the engine can provide at
idle and it cannot compensate. Has anyone else had this problem or have any
suggestions on how to stop it from occurring?