John hervey might have one. Dave Swingle could possibly have one also. give him a buzz at dmc midwest. ________________________________ From: Stephen Rice <stevedmc@xxxxxxxxx> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Mon, April 19, 2010 7:40:52 PM Subject: [DML] Headlight switch wanted Does anyone have an old headlight switch laying around that they want to get rid of? Amazingly, I managed to loose mine a few weeks ago when doing some work on my car. Corrently the DMCH ones are on backorder and I am hoping to have a working headlight switch soon. Right now I am using a piece of wire for my headlight switch and it looks really tacky. On 19/04/2010, John Hervey <john@specialtauto. com> wrote: > Dave, > I hate to dispute you but there are 100's of cars running Plat +4 plugs with > no problems. The problem is they might show a problem up and the plugs get > blamed for or someone may not know how to fix the problem and blame the > plug. HR6 is a cold running plug that will sludge up faster where as the HR8 > to 9 are the medium range that will burn off slug / carbon faster for the > trolling around most DeLoreans do. The Platinum + 4 is a medium heat range > plug that is good for the car. > John Hervey > www.deloreanautopar ts.com > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: dmcnews@yahoogroups .com [mailto:dmcnews@yahoogroups .com] On Behalf Of > daveswingle2 > Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 10:26 PM > To: dmcnews@yahoogroups .com > Subject: [DML] Re: Tune-up > > Get rid of the +4 plugs. They can cause this problem. Put in Bosch HR6DC or > HR6DS or HR6DP gapped at the correct spec, and you'll fix it. > > Running poor when wet is a sign of a problem with the wiring or a cracked > cap. Make sure everything is installed tightly. > > --- In dmcnews@yahoogroups .com, "stainlessilusion" <5n-@...> wrote: >> >> Guys; I am working on my D a little since I have a rough running engine, > and am curious what the original coil has for output voltage. I'm looking at > John's 25,000 volt Bosch coil [as an upgrade?] since I doubt the stock one > has that much punch to it. I have +4 plugs that are a little old but few > miles and are still in good shape; also Johns 8mm wires and upgraded > resistor. I once used the blaster coil with my setup but I remember having > problems with it - I believe it was melted distributor rotor but can't > remember correctly. Nonetheless, with what I have as far as plugs, wires and > resister; which coil should I be going after? My engine runs like garbage > when it rains, and when it is dry it sputters at stops from time to time and > just doesn't feel "right". Thanks guys -----Dani B. in FL! >> > ------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/