DeLorean Mailing List - 01/10/96
DeLorean Mailing List - 1/10/96
Subjects:
Re: Idle speed problems
Re: 82 original radio
Re: Fans of "Back to the Future"
Auction Update
Antenna Location
Defrost Switch
Re: Help!
Florida D Club
Re: throttle adjustment
Delorean "HOTWHEEL"
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Subject: Re: Idle speed problems
Sent: 01/06 3:41 PM
Received: 01/08 8:57 AM
From: Knut Grimsrud, Knut_S_Grimsrud(AT)ccm.jf.intel.com
To: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com
Elias, Darkpassag(AT)aol.com writes:
> Can someone please tell me the ways to adjust the idle speed. I cannot
> find a vacuum leak anywhere and whenever I adjust the idle speed screw,
> the computer automatically compensates. The idle sticks around 1600 rpm
> and will sometimes go down to around 900 rpm when I goose the accelerator.
> Should I try and lube the accelerator cable?
Fromt he way you describe it, it sounds like the idle microswitch is not
getting engaged. This microswitch detects when the throttle is fully
disengaged and activates the idle mode on the computer. The switch is
located on the throttle "pivot." Make sure the travel is good and that
the switch really engages when the throttle is released. I think there is
an adjustment screw on the linkage as well for engaging it.
Knut Grimsrud
DOA Chapter 41
Subject: Re: 82 original radio
Sent: 01/06 3:46 PM
Received: 01/08 8:57 AM
From: Knut Grimsrud, Knut_S_Grimsrud(AT)ccm.jf.intel.com
To: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com
cue(AT)apple.com writes:
> I have an 82 DeLorean that has an after-market radio on it. For
> originality, I would like to put the original radio in it. I have heard
> that the original radio is terrible, but I am still interested. Does
> anyone know what the original radio was (I understand later models had
> a different one than the first Craig) and where I can get one?
The '82 and '83 DeLoreans do have a different radio with an integrated
clock. It is actually not a bad radio at all considering the era. It is
an "ASI" unit and can be purchased from KAPAC (last I checked it was around
$450). You may be able to find other sources for it or get a used one
from chop shops. Quite a while back I remeber someone posting a message
about a places that specializes in repair of the DeLorean radios -- you
may want to go back through the issues of this mailing list and contact
those people as they may have refurbished units for sale.
Knut Grimsrud
DOA Chapter 41
Subject: Re: Fans of "Back to the Future"
Sent: 01/08 4:41 PM
Received: 01/08 9:48 AM
From: Stephen Clark, bttf(AT)Traveller.COM
To: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com
Attention DeLorean buffs who are also fans of "Back to the Future":
Our special "Lea Thompson" issue of the "Hill Valley Telegraph" Newsmagazine
is now available! It features an exclusive interview with this popular
actress from TV's "Caroline in the City" and the three "Back to the Future"
films. It's 28-pages full of photographs of her from her films, movie
reviews, and a biography on her career. Anyone interested in purchasing
single issue copies or a subscription, please contact us before this issue
is gone! Thanks, and we'll see you in the "Future"!
To Be Continued...
Stephen M. Clark, President
Back to the Futureô...The Fan Club
11101 Cardinal Drive
Madison, AL 35758-5803
Voice/Fax: (205) 230-6288
E-mail: bttf(AT)Traveller.COM
URL: http://www.hsv.tis.net/~bttf/
Subject: Auction Update
Sent: 01/08 11:29 PM
Received: 01/09 9:17 AM
From: awolf(AT)pacific.telebyte.net
To: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com
*NOTE*
*Due to overlapping bids, E-mail names of those whos bids are
*accepted are listed. The first to bid at a price is accepted.
*Therefore, you should be looking for your name in case of a higher
*or sooner bid.
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*1 Original Digital Clock removed from shifter panel
New item - currently no bid
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-1 Original Craig Tape/AM/FM w/digital Clock, Fully Functional,
Good Condition.
Latest bid currently stands at $125 FROM: DELORNUT
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-1 Window Motor.
Latest bid currently stands at $110 FROM: RDUBS30796
*Bidding on this item closes on Tues. Jan.9*
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-2 Workshop Manuals - One Hardback, excellent illustrations
One Softcover, Low grade photo illustrations
Latest bid is $60 for Hardcover FROM: YHAMAIE
$30 for Softcover FROM: YHAMAIE
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-Assorted DeLorean World Magazines and artical compilation
Contains several Years of DW magazines, assorted articles
Brochures, information packets, DeGull Wing newsleters,
Pacific Northwest DeLorean Club Newsletters, recalls,
updates, DeLorean One Catalogs, bussiness cards
from Assorted DeLorean familliar shops, Assorted photos,
rare postcards and Dealer handlets, filed into plastic
top loading protector sheets, packed into sturdy large
binder with plaque from the 1995 LeMay car show where it
was displayed along with my #5918.
Well over $100 worth of documentation.
Latest bid stands at $70 FROM: ABARRUS
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-Calendars.
1996, Yearly View, Hard back w/
Large DeLorean Prototype picture.
$10 + $1.00 Each Priority
Shipping Charges
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-Information packets
-Open your door by remote Control
-Fan Fail ReWire, fixes DeLorean Weak Spot
*ALL GONE* If still interested
Leave me a message for instructions
on how to join the Pacific Northwest
DeLorean Club
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Send Bids, Requests, or Questions to:
awolf(AT)pacific.telebyte.net
Or
Check or Money Order w/priority shipping charges to:
Anthony R. Wolf
P.O. Box 344
Poulsbo, Wa. 98370
Wolfie
Subject: Antenna Location
Sent: 01/09 1:30 PM
Received: 01/09 11:47 AM
From: NOTES.FEMBDEN(AT)A50VM1.trg.nynex.COM
To: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com
Thanks to all who wrote questioning my sanity about "punching" holes in my
stainless steel panels.. The only reason for mentioning "drilling", was because
I had no idea where or how the power antenna was installed.. But now, thanks to
a lot of dmcnews readers I will be acquiring a service bulletin with the
procedures.
Subject: Defrost Switch
Sent: 01/09 5:03 PM
Received: 01/09 10:18 AM
From: Elias, Darkpassag(AT)aol.com
To: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com
Does anyone out there have a detailed drawing or schematic of the defrost
switch. Also, does anyone know of a reliable place to have my switch rebuilt
if I am unable to do so myself?
Subject: Re: Help!
Sent: 01/09 5:17 PM
Received: 01/09 10:27 AM
From: myjak(AT)tridis.ist.ucf.edu
To: Sudaesh1(AT)aol.com
CC: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com
Hello Folks... My name's Michael Myjak. I'm a recent subscriber to
this list and have owned my D since '87.
Hmmm, sounds like a 12-step program, doesn't it? :^)
I'm looking forward to some interesting exchanges...
First, a little bio: I found my D in the back row of used car lot in
Dallas... with about two years worth of grime on it. Blown head
gasket, no brakes, alternator, starter, clutch. Steering rack boots
were torn off, but the body was never wrecked. The windows, radio and
rear defrost all worked. Oh, and the tires held air. and That was the
good stuff... We bartered it down to him fixing the head gasket and
the brakes, and I would take the rest. Oh, and he took my $10K too.
Today (and an additional $5K later..) I now drive her on a daily
basis. She still needs some TLC (like a couple of new facias) but she
is a blast to drive. I do my own repairs, and totally concur with the
recommendations I've read for Swedish Auto. Tim (previously Bart
Rogers) at Swedish is quite helpful at locating parts, new or repro,
and from time to time even used. Tim as always been straight with
me... (He graciously accepted a $75 hit when he mis'quoted me the
price on a reconditioned front wheel.)
At any rate, I'm glad to have joined up with you folks!
Sudaesh1(AT)aol.com writes:
> Does anyone know of a good repair shop in southwest Florida? Or
> anywhere in FL for that matter. I've been having a terrible time
> with the repair shop that I am dealing with. My DeLorean has been
> overheating quite a bit.
Yes. Try Future Tech in Pompano Beach; Terry Spangler runs the
place. He took it over from Ben Byrd. Ben claims to have been the 15th
man hired at DMC. He he lost his job with the demise of DMC and open
up shop. I believe he began retro-fitting single and twin turbos into
the D's. He even designed a system using a built-up muffler and a 280Z
turbo. Until the EPA came looking for him and all those catalytic
converters he removed... he was doing quite well.
There is supposed to be another place in Sarasota, Fla., but I have no
direct experience with them. I understand that they are supposed to
have a stainless steel bodyman there.
If your interested, we are attempting to start up a Flordia DeLorean
owners club (not DOA related). Drop me some email and I'll get you the
details if your interested.
Anyway, Terry is top-notch mechanic and has a lot of experience
working with DeLoreans. He can occasionally acquire parts for you as
well. Tell him I sent you.
> Also I have my insurance through Allstate but it is terrible
> expensive. Are there any cheaper companies out there? I am 20 yrs
> old which doesn't help.
I *had* Allstate insurance when I moved to the space coast from Dallas
Texas in '89. My insurance in Fla. was actually higher on the D then
it was in Dallas. (go figure.) Then they decided that I could use a
stiff increase every 6-months. We eventually switched to prudential.
BTW, the D is listed as my 3rd car (right after the Thunderbird SC and
a '68 mustang). I believe my current rates are about $800/yr, w/ the
good driver discount on the D.
--
Net(AT)You.Later,
- Michael D. Myjak
Senior Research Scientist
Institute for Simulation and Training
The University of Central Florida
email:
Voice: 407.658.5043 FAX: 407.658.5059 LAB: 407.658.5078
Off the keyboard, over the bridge, through the router..... Nothin' but Net!
Subject: Florida D Club
Sent: 01/10 12:24 AM
Received: 01/10 6:10 AM
From: Sudaesh1(AT)aol.com
To: myjak(AT)tridis.ist.ucf.edu
dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com
Hello!!!
>IN RESPONSE TO myjak(AT)tridis.ist.ucf.edu
First I would like to thank you for your advice on the repair shops. I have
just recently aquired my D, it too has many problems. Not as many as the one
you bought though (I hope). I knew when I bought it that it needed a lot of
TLC, but it has always been my dream car and I didn't know if I would find
another one. I actually did see another one for sale at the same time that
was $9,000 more than this one. I figured for that much money I could do quite
a bit of repairs. As long as I can afford to keep it, (my insurance is $3,300
a year) I will.
Secondly, I would be very interested in joining the FL DMC Club. Please let
me know more about it. I also have not yet joined the national one, do you
know how I should go about doing it?
Subject: Re: throttle adjustment
Sent: 01/10 12:26 AM
Received: 01/10 6:10 AM
From: Bruce Benson, Delornut(AT)aol.com
To: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com
Be sure the three adjustment screws in the throttle valve ass'y are closed as
they aren't used in the DeLorean. Next, while the engine is idling fast, push
the micro switch under the top adjusting screw. If the idle slows down, screw
the adjuster in a little more so it always trips the switch. As for adjusting
the idle, I've always done it as follows: There are two adjustment screws on
the throttle lever, each locked in place with a lock nut. Loosen them and
unscrew rhe adjusters untill they no longer make contact. Carefully screw the
lower one in untill you see the lever just start to move. Turn it about 1\2
to 3\4's turn more and lock it. Screw the top adjuster in untill you hear the
idle control micro switch click. Give it 1 more turn and lock it. If the
micro switch doesn't make up, the engine will idle fast. Make sure the switch
makes up every time you let off the throttle.
If this doesn't solve the problem look for any binding in the throttle
linkage. The idle speed regulator can stick in one position and make the
engine idle fast, but you say your engine can idle down if you play with the
linkage so I'd guess that's not you problem.
Subject: Delorean "HOTWHEEL"
Sent: 01/10 5:56 AM
Received: 01/10 6:10 AM
From: dlowery(AT)ix.netcom.com
To: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com
This might be interesting to DeLorean "stuff" collectors. While doing
some Christmas shopping at my local Toys R Us I found a "Hotwheel" type
Delorean. This is identical to the ones that were produced in the 1980's
(except for the wheels). I then traveled throughout my area to the
various Toys R Us stores and was able to pick up a total of five cars.
They are:
FAST LANE
DOUBLE VALUE PACK
I understand they are the Toys R Us house brand car. Made in China. And
they come in a double blister pack along with a Black Trans Am. I paid
$.99 per pack. This is the same car that I purchased an original
(1980's type) for around $25.00.
Also, I am still looking for the best way to remove the oil pan from my
DeLorean. Please forward any info.
BTW, Does anybody know where I can purchase a new or used oil pan?
Thanks For Your Time!! Den
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