Re: [DML] Tachometer Needle

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

All of the electrical instrumentation in the DeLorean was designed and built
by AC
Delco a division of General Motors. The DeLorean electrical system is not a
Lucas designed system. The only Lucas built devices are the windshield wiper
module and the directional/hazard flasher. Interestingly enough these two
items rarely fail.

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----- Original Message -----
From: Josh Haldeman <haldeman.4@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 9:23 PM
Subject: Re: [DML] Tachometer Needle


> Nick and whoever else might be wondering,
> The most likely explanation of this phenomenon is that when the
DeLorean
> engine is shut off, the tach usually doesn't return to zero but rather
freezes
> where it was last, or sometimes jumps a bit higher. When you crank the
engine
> the tach returns to zero until the engine has started.
> Given that the electronics are made by Lucas may help to explain the
needle
> jump. It also does other sorts of weird things, like when the battery
power is
> low on mine, the tech needle will spin around violently. My Dad's is not
> connected properly and jumps around all the time. Who knows what other
> "indicators" Lucas thought they were putting in to help, but are generally
just
> a hinderance! However, it is still the most reliable guage by which to
judge
> your speed when your speedo cable and/or angle drive break.
> Josh
> VIN 5102
> VIn 15964