RE: [DML] Re: DMC clock reproduction (and other options)

["Tom Tait" <TTait@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Rather than another temp indication, a low coolant level light would be
nice.  Could be installed if you switch to a BMW or Mercedes pressure
bottle with integral sensor,  or possibly with high temp fluid proximity
sensor in a hard pipe spliced into one of the hoses.

 

When my otterstat blew out on the interstate the temp sensor didn't show
the problem right away,  a passing motorist had to tell me.  If I had
waited for the temp sensor to go high it might have been too late,  if
it ever did go up significantly.  The fluid level drained past the temp
sensor in a matter of seconds I'm guessing leaving only very low
pressure steam in the system.

 

Just to say it again, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A CABLE TIE ON YOUR OTTERSTAT.

 

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From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Chris Murley
Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 8:54 PM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [DML] Re: DMC clock reproduction (and other options)

 

Bernie wrote:
> I think I could figure out most of them except the temp one. Where
would one pick up a reading/power signal for
> overheating?
>
> Bernie
>
> 
Easiest way to do that would be to just add a thermal switch, one that 
doesn't conduct until a temperature higher than the normal temp engine 
runs at. However I don't know the best place to put the sensor. I don't 
know if it'd be best in the coolant stream, or actually attached to the 
block somewhere.

Another way would be to build a current sensing circuit to work off the 
existing temp sender, that triggers an output (led, light, whatever) 
whenever the current flowing through sender (feeding the gauge) gets to 
a certain level.

Though since Deloreans have temp gauges, there really isn't a need for 
an idiot light such as this. Especially in a spot not immediately in 
front of the drivers line of sight like the rest of the instruments. 
However the rest of the stuff is quite neat, and i'll probably emulate 
myself in my own D.

-- 
Chris
VIN# 3209
http://badger.brazi.net/index.pl/delorean
<http://badger.brazi.net/index.pl/delorean> 

 



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