Re: [DML] Automatic transmissions

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

David,

We tried your test; we held the break and slowly pushed the accelerator
pedal to the floor as you instructed. At about 12 seconds into the test we
heard this frightening squeal coming from the transmission area, all of a
sudden the transmission torque converter ripped through the bell housing
with flames and boiling transmission fluid spraying everywhere as it smashed
through the center console and shot out through the front windshield, coming
to rest a mile and half down the road.

David, I'm a big supporter of any research project that improves the safety
or performance of the DeLorean, however I think it would be wiser for you to
conduct this experiment on your DeLorean and than let the rest of us know
the results.

Yes; the first paragraph of this post is fictitious.

DMC Joe

"We're here to help you"

DMC Help / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxx>
Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>

----- Original Message -----
From: <jtrealty@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 11:45 PM
Subject: [DML] Automatic transmissions


> [MODERATOR NOTE: IT IS PROBABLY POSSIBLE TO DO SOME DAMAGE TO YOUR CAR OR
NEIGHBORHOOD BY CONDUCTING THIS TEST IMPROPERLY, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE
NEVER HEARD OF IT BEFORE. I'M ALLOWING THE POST FOR ITS POTENTIAL
INTELLECTUAL VALUE. -Mike S.]
>
>
> To the List
>
> I need help in developing a specifaction for the stall speed of the
> torque converter. It does not require any mechanical ability just a
> good running car with an automatic transmission.
> DO NOT DO THIS TEST IF YOU ARE NOT COMPLETLY COMFORTABLE WITH THIS
> PROCEDURE!
>
> 1) warm up car with a drive of at least 5 miles
> 2) park car where there is nothing in front and away from any people
> 3) set parking brake and hold down brake pedal
> 4) with engine idling shift into "D"
> 5) smoothly push accelerater pedal all the way to floor
> 6) when engine speed is stable note reading on tachometer
> 7) release accelerater pedal smoothly ( don't hold to floor for more
> than 20 seconds)
> 8) move shift to park and hold the engin rpm's at 1000 for 30 seconds
> at least to cool motor.
> 9) do not repeat again for at least 5 min
> 10) do this test at least twice to confirm results.
> This is also a good test for the engine as it gives a rough
> indication
> if it is capable of full power output.
> If you will do this and then either post the results or e-mail me I
> will keep track and post a spec for the list.
>
> David Teitelbaum
> vin 10757
> e-mail address jtrealty@xxxx
>