Re: my first long trip in my D

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

I would recomend taking some extra water in case of cooling system 
leaks and a battery pack in case of electrical problems. A small kit 
of tools for minor repairs, a roll of duct tape, a roll of electrical 
tape, an electrical meter, etc. Of course take only the tools you feel 
you could actually use and are comfortable with, you have to learn to 
travel light in a Delorean! Do all of the standard things like check 
all of the fluid levels and tire pressures before leaving.
As for the downshift problem, the kick-down switch is supposed to be 
adjusted so it is activated at WOT (wide open throttle). If it is 
acting too soon either it is out of adjustment or the wiring to it is 
shorting out. Check the 2 micros that are activated at WOT, 1 is for 
the lambda system to force it full on and the other is the kick-down 
micro. If that is not causing the premature downshifts you may have a 
problem with the shift computer. In that case following Mark's advice 
on replacing the capaciters will probably help.
I would also find the chart that references the engine RPM's to miles 
per hour just in case the speedo dies and you have to depend on the 
tach. Make sure you use the one for the automatic as the 5-speed is 
different. Plastic coat it and keep it by the speedo in the binnacle 
"just in case".
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxx, <eric@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi Everyone
> 
> I'm gonna get bold and take my DeLorean on a pretty long trip- from 
Pigeon Forge TN to Annapolis Maryland next weekend.
> 
> My car has 10500 miles on it and I've owned it since the end of 
September. Is there anything I should do in special preparation to 
better my chances of a flawless trip? 
> 
> Also, on an unrelated note, I have a question about my automatic 
transmission. I have all 3 speeds available, but when I accelerate to 
gain speed the car seems to thinks I'm trying to pass someone and 
downshifts. This is annoying and I'd like to get this fixed 
(especially before I go on my trip!). Is this one of the situations 
covered by Mark Hershey's transmission computer postings in the 
DMCNews Techsection? 
> 
> Thanks to all in advance
> 
> Eric Itzel
> Vin #04433
> 
> 
> 
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