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----------------------------------------------------------------- 5321. Ann & Ed Thompson Re: Engine Bay Cover 5322. Ann & Ed Thompson Re: Cleaning Corrosion 5323. DMCCHRIS(AT)aol.com whats the site? 5324. Jake Re: contact cleaner 5325. Catherine Malchow Removing paint on a delorean 5326. Carson Clark Re: Engine Bay Cover 5327. BRUCE BENSON Re: AHHHH NO BRAKES!!! 5328. Joe Palatinus Good D Leaks gas New D has problems 5329. Darryl Tinnerstet Re: DeLorean Company cars / personal cars 5330. UNCLEUMP(AT)aol.com Re: Engine Bay Cover 5331. Mark Noeltner Re: Print it again... 5332. Mark Noeltner Re: contact cleaner 5333. FREDERICK RAHN 3RD DMC JOE -----------------------------------------------------------------
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Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 12:55:53 -0500 From: Ann & Ed Thompson <RappaRivaRat(AT)erols.com> References: <0.c7105103.2583c978(AT)aol.com> X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: Engine Bay Cover MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> After working on cleaning my engine bay yesterday, I was wondering if anyone > had found a better way of holding open the engine bay cover, the original > bracket is not the best, as the knock on the back of my head will contest to. > Nigel
Perhaps it would be in order for you to replace the original mechanism if it is defective rather than trying to modify it.
I have had my DeLorean for nearly 18 years now and I have NEVER had the engine bay cover fall on my head. I suppose it might if it were defective.
Regards, Ed Thompson (#6419 since 1982)
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Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 13:00:40 -0500 From: Ann & Ed Thompson <RappaRivaRat(AT)erols.com> References: <0.48aeb5d1.2583b894(AT)aol.com> X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: Cleaning Corrosion MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> Altomarine(AT)aol.com wrote: > > Pencil eraser.
I have found that ink eraser works far faster and better than pencil eraser. Emery cloth or emery board works quite well too.
Regards, Ed Thompson (#6419 since 1982)
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From: DMCCHRIS(AT)aol.com Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 13:33:13 EST X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] whats the site? MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
hi all, whats the site to the delorean engine switch, the one with the northstar? thanks
chris
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From: "Jake" <jkampho(AT)siue.edu> References: <19991211144151.48402.qmail(AT)hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 13:32:54 -0600 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: contact cleaner MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Try contact gel. I believe it is available at most stores that would sell the contact cleaner spray. I've had good results from this before.
Jake
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> Will contact cleaner work on electrical contacts that have a some corrosion > (powderery greenish white stuff) or is filing that down the only solution? > After getting this stuff off this there a coating that could be placed on > the contacts that'll keep them clean and not interfere with continuity > (kinda like putting pretroleum jelly on battery terminals? -I never tried it > seems it would get the compartment messy?) > > Thanks! > > ______________________________________________________ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator(AT)dmcnews.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > -- Create a poll/survey for your group! > -- http://www.egroups.com/vote?listname=dmcnews&m=1 > >
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Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 15:47:03 -0600 From: Catherine Malchow <malchow1(AT)earthlink.net> X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Removing paint on a delorean MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I am considering removing the (white) paint on my 1981 Delorean. Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations from experience on performing such a project? I am wondering whether I should blast the paint off or use a paint remover. Is there a paint remover that won't damage or pigment the stainless steel in any way? Do I need a tool to regrain the stainless steeel?
Jason
email address: malchow(AT)sherbtel.net
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Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 14:10:27 -0800 (PST) From: Carson Clark <cnsandog(AT)yahoo.com> X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: Engine Bay Cover MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
someone told me that they have made a hook and attached it the louvres then open the engine bay and hook it onto the louvres. Assuming the shocks are in good shape it should easily hold them both up.
I also think they removed the original arm that is used to hold up the hatch because they didnt need it anymore.
C
--- NBeatson(AT)aol.com wrote: > Hi, > After working on cleaning my engine bay yesterday, I was wondering if > anyone > had found a better way of holding open the engine bay cover, the > original > bracket is not the best, as the knock on the back of my head will > contest to. > > I thought it might be possible to fit a couple of gas struts (perhaps > taken > from a conventional hatchback) and would be interested to hear if > anyone had > tried this. > > Nigel > Vin 2677 > > p.s. I took my car for its first drive out in public yesterday > afternoon and > I caused quite a stir when I stopped outside the bank ATM machine. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator(AT)dmcnews.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > eGroups.com Home: http://www.egroups.com/group/dmcnews/ > http://www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications > > >
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From: "BRUCE BENSON" <delornut(AT)worldnet.att.net> References: <000e01bf4330$2a084720$7901010a(AT)chip_shirek.DEIPRO.COM> Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 16:54:30 -0600 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: AHHHH NO BRAKES!!! MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
>i pushed the brakes to stop for oncoming traffic >and nothing happened.
If indeed the master cyl has leaked and is low, you have more things to check than just the brake system. When they leak, the fluid runs down the inside of the frame below the master cyl and puddles on top of the plate under the fuel tank. Shortly thereafter the epoxy will soften and begin to bubble and peel free from the metal . This is common to leaky master cyls and it takes elbow grease to scrape the loose epoxy off and requires removing the plate under the fuel tank. Rob Grady sells powder coated plates for under the fuel tank and I'd guess the other shops have similar offerings. The point here is to follow up on repairing this damage, which is, for the most part, out of sight but leaves the frame vulnerable to corrosion.
Bruce Benson
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Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 20:16:19 -0500 From: Joe Palatinus <jpalatinus(AT)earthlink.net> In-Reply-To: <199912111459.GAA05965(AT)cardinal.prod.itd.earthlink.net> X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Good D Leaks gas New D has problems MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Well I guess I bought my second delorean just in time. I was idling my good 81 delorean (VIN 6808) in my drive way today, and just as I was telling my father how lucky we have been to not have hardly any problems with this D, I looked down and saw a puddle of gas. It was dripping out of the middle of the car a little bit behind the fuel tank. It does not drip when thae car is off, so I guess it is a hose. WOuld it be possible to change this hose with out have the car on a lift? I mean could I jack it up and change it? Or whould I leave this task to a more experienced mechanic? Another thing. The second D's (17167) turn signals, horn, and hazard switch, still wont work. I checked fuse six. I know it is good, and I checked the flasher unit as well. (I put them in 6808 and they worked). I there anything else I should check before I start ripping wires out of the car? One more thing. On 17167 (1983 second D) I noticed something peculiar that might have something to do with its hot start problem. I noticed that when I turn the key to the position just before cranking the engine I do not hear the hum of the fuel pump, like I do in my 81. If I crank the engine, and it does not turnover, I then hear the humming fuel pump for just a few seconds. I think the previous owner, who put the engine in himself, may have wired the fuel put to come on only when you crank the car. This would explain why it takes slightly longer (when the car is cold) to start this D than my 81. (the 83 sill wont start when its hot) If you are able to make sense of my incoherent rambling, then I commend you, and thank you for your input.
Joe P. VIN 6808 (with fuel leak) VIN 17167 (with no turnsignals horn hazard signals)
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Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 17:47:17 -0800 From: Darryl Tinnerstet <darryl(AT)techline.com> X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: DeLorean Company cars / personal cars MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
In looking over this interesting list, Pacific Northwest DeLorean Club president Arnie Brandon caught something I missed. VIN 805, shown as assigned to Roy Nesseth, was until a few years ago owned by PNDC member John Glasco in eastern Washington. I remember seeing this twin turbo A/T car at one of our club tech sessions, and being intrigued by the fact that it had no muffler, just exhaust coming directly out of the turbos (it didn't sound all that great either). Shortly after that session, John went out to his garage to start the car and it instantly caught fire. He was able to shove it outside and save his house, but the car was a total loss (one of those infamous engine fires I mentioned awile back that got everybody so uptight). The insurance company sold it to a Moses Lake, WA, wrecking yard where I was able to purchase it. Arnie and I trailered it to my shop where it was totally dismantled and parted out. I still have the engine, doors, 1/4 panels, half of the frame, the front sub body, etc. The remains of the twin turbos were sold to someone rebuilding another burnt car.
I believe I reported the demise of this car, one of 6 I have parted out, to the DOA record keepers back when they were still on speaking terms with me.....
-- Darryl Tinnerstet Specialty Automotive McCleary, WA
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From: UNCLEUMP(AT)aol.com Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 22:00:26 EST X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: Engine Bay Cover MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
In a message dated 12/11/1999 12:16:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, NBeatson(AT)aol.com writes:
<< After working on cleaning my engine bay yesterday, I was wondering if anyone had found a better way of holding open the engine bay cover, the original bracket is not the best, as the knock on the back of my head will contest to. >>
I don't like the way it bows against the middle bracket. Last week I used a baseball bat. I've also used a 2x4...I hear cut down broom sticks also work well. mATT #6770
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Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 19:55:43 -0800 From: "Mark Noeltner" <mark(AT)buffalochips.org> In-Reply-To: <01BF4366.6F1D9C80(AT)umluhgic.interax.com> X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: Print it again... MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I think the real issue in re-printing SSI would be getting the needed permissions to do it.
James Espey was looking into a softcover and hardcover reprint of SSI a year or two ago. See this archive issue for the initial post he did: http://www.dmcnews.com/backissues/dml352.html
My quick search didn't turn up the results of this, but my often fallible memory says that he ran into problems getting permission to do the reprint due to legal issues.
Mark N VIN 6820
"." <jd-(AT)interax.com> wrote: > Dick Ryan has a point regarding re-printing Stainless Steel Illusion in hardcover. It would not be nearly expensive to reprint it in a softcover edition, particularly if the color sections were reprinted in black and white. I would guess that at 15-25.00 each pre orders for 1000-1500 copies could be presold, particularly if this edition had updates and perhaps a new chapter by Lamm. A lot has happened since 1984 at between libraries, DMC/DOA folks and BTTF collectors, I'm sure it would sell well, particularly with SSI's reputation as the unchallenged definitive look at the DMC. > > David Levey > Cleveland >
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Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 20:00:25 -0800 From: "Mark Noeltner" <mark(AT)buffalochips.org> In-Reply-To: <19991211144151.48402.qmail(AT)hotmail.com> X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] Re: contact cleaner MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I'd clean off the corrosion first.
I've seen a spray on product at most auto parts stores for preventing corrosion on battery terminals. It should work, but would be messy due to overspray. I *think* I've seen a tube of a gel type one too, but don't remember where. Boat store??
Mark N VIN 6820
"" <d_nieve-(AT)hotmail.com> wrote: > Will contact cleaner work on electrical contacts that have a some corrosion > (powderery greenish white stuff) or is filing that down the only solution? > After getting this stuff off this there a coating that could be placed on > the contacts that'll keep them clean and not interfere with continuity > (kinda like putting pretroleum jelly on battery terminals? -I never tried it > seems it would get the compartment messy?) > > Thanks!
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Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 20:44:07 -0800 From: "FREDERICK RAHN 3RD" <rickaye(AT)webtv.net> X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com Subject: [DML] DMC JOE MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
hello fellow d owners. i wanted to take a short moment to say thanks to dmc joe for all the time and effort that he puts into this mailing list. with out the dedication and attention that he and others like him give, some of us would be out in the cold. i personaly met joe at a delorean cruise-in in GA. he was very nice and helpfull. i would recomend that if you need help with you d more than just research help, you should take your car to joe personaly if possible. someone who's dedicated him self to helping others like he does on this list (without fiscial gain) must be trustworthy to let him work on our great delorean cars.
thanks you for all the time and effort you give the delorean and the people that love the car. may the Lord continue to bless everything that you do.
officer rick
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