Thanks to everyone who contacted me. I managed to order one from someone on the DML and should be receiving it soon. On 19/04/2010, Stephen Rice <stevedmc@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > 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@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 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.deloreanautoparts.com >> >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf >> Of >> daveswingle2 >> Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 10:26 PM >> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >> 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@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "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 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 >> >> >> >> > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > -- Sent from my mobile device ------------------------------------ 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/