Friday, 20 September 1996 Volume 02 : Number 174
In this issue:
Re: binding/squeeking steering wheel
RE: bttf deloreans
Interior door lights supposed to be on all the time?
A/T Computer Governor
Angle drive & lower speedo cable
First Delorean in Australia
Re: Door marker lights?
Re: Door marker lights?
radios
Door markers
Re: Door markers
Re: radios
First DeLorean in Australia?
Re:BTTF
Re: radios
Re: JZD's family
radios
1982 DeLorean for sale
Indy Cars
Re:BTTF
Re:BTTF
Re: radios
----------------------------------------------------------------------
From: Ddl52@aol.com
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 00:31:16 -0400
Subject: Re: binding/squeeking steering wheel
Curtis - Have you checked the steering U - joints? I had a binding steering
problem a couple years ago and the solution was replacing the worn out
joints. Dennis
------------------------------
From: GunkelWWW@aol.com
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 05:22:30 -0400
Subject: RE: bttf deloreans
Scott Ciszek wrote:
> Does anyone know if any of the DeLoreans used in the Back to the Future
>movies were ever sold into private ownership. I know there is nothing I'd
>like more than to own one used in the movie. By the way, where are all of
the
>rest of them? I know there is one on display at Universal Studios and one in
>a museum somwhere but are the rest just locked up in some wherehouse at
>Universal Pictures?
I've seen one BTTF DMC(but without the interior) in the
Planet Hollywood(Hawaii) Restaurant.
Markus GunkelWWW@AOL.COM
------------------------------
From: "Mr. THX"
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 09:40:12 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Interior door lights supposed to be on all the time?
Hi all,
This morning someone at work told me my lights were on inside the
car. Sure enough you can see through the molding that my interior front
yellow light is on when the car is closed, locked, and the key is out of
the ignition switch. Is this supposed to be this way or should I check
this problem out?
Mike
------------------------------
From: Bob Isakson
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 08:57:04 -0500
Subject: A/T Computer Governor
Hello everyone,
My name is Duke Bladorn and this is my first time posting. I am 25 =
years old and own a 81 DeLorean. I've had my little bundle of trouble =
for ten years now. (Yes I was a spoiled bratt at 15) I did have long =
hair but unfortunately had to cut it due to the fact I needed a job. =
(Hey I had to pay for my DeLorean parts somehow!) Since I have owned =
the car for such a long time, I did kind of modify a few things. I =
added ground effects to my already lowered D and now am just 2 1/2 =
inches off the ground! (oh what fun!) I have also added a rear wing and =
black out kit (it looks exactly like Harry Wards 'D that was pictured on =
the cover of an old DeLorean World Magazine; when I saw that issue the =
whole thought of being original went right out the window!!) not to =
mention a MASSIVE Alpine stereo system. (Let me bore you a bit more) I =
also have very awsome Alpine alarm system hooked up to my car phone. It =
has really neat features such as being able to start the car or let down =
the windows from another location. (Comes in handy on those cold =
mornings!!) Ok now that I've bragged about my D' here' s my problem for =
this week:
Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the A/T computer governor? My =
mechanics ( if you can call them that ) put on my new computer and one =
of the zip ties broke holding it away from the exhaust. The computer =
still works if you shift it manually. (yea thats what I want to do!!) =
Also does anyone know who makes the 2 chips that are in the computer =
governor?? There is a guy who works with me and he is a electrical =
genius and he has offered to TRY and maybe modify a better computer =
governor or bypass it all together. Any help would be GREATLY =
appreciated. =20
Thanks!!!
------------------------------
From: Knut S Grimsrud
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 96 07:43:00 PDT
Subject: Angle drive & lower speedo cable
dlowery@ix.netcom.com (Dennis Lowery) writes:
> Well it finally happened, ...
> ... , my speedometer quit working!(%&#@) Could someone
> please give me the crash course on the Angle Drive or
> whatever else the problem may be.
There are two "most common" causes of a failed speedometer:
1) Failed angle drive
2) Failed speedo cable
The angle drive should be re-lubricated at each oil change
(this is documented in one of the service bulletins released
after the first rash of failures), and doing so ensures a
reasonably long life on it. Failing to lubricate the angle
drive generally causes it to fail after 15,0000 to 20,000
miles. I am not aware of any long terms repairs that have
been successfully applied to the angle drive, so should this
be the culprit the unit needs replacing.
The lower speedo cable also has some failure tendency (mine
failed just a thousand miles ago). Again the remedy is
replacement. For lower speedo cable replacement I recommend
the teflon-lined replacement speedo cable with a braided
stainless steel shield that Specialty Automotive sells -- it
is far superior to the original.
You can easily tell if the lower cable is broken. Disconnect
the lower cable from the angle drive and inspect the drive
end that sticks out the end of the cable. If the cable is
broken, then if you pull on the drive end you will pull the
broken end of the cable out, and if it is not broken, then
you won't be able to pull it out as it is fastened in the
far end.
I'm not sure how to ascertain a broken angle drive, but you
might know it when you see it.
Knut Grimsrud
DOA Chapter 41
------------------------------
From: "Adam Scott"
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 1996 01:10:26 +1000
Subject: First Delorean in Australia
This is a simple message requesting any help that you can give in order
that I may own the first Delorean in Australia. I'm currently searching
for a Right Hand Drive Delorean, any year model, any transmission.
As far as I can guess, they are available in England?
Obviously the better the condition, the happier I'll be, since not many
down under will know how to fix it.
I'm simply smitten by the car, and again would appreciate any help.
Also, any models, posters toys etc that I could try to find here?
Thanks heaps
Wanna be Delorean #1 Down Under!
Adam Scott
Grant@zed.com.au
------------------------------
From: Mike Substelny
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 11:36:57 -0400
Subject: Re: Door marker lights?
Mike (MR. THX) said:
>Sure enough you can see through the molding that my
>interior front yellow light is on when the car is closed,
>locked, and the key is out of the ignition switch.
I believe the problem you describe is with the door marker
lights, not the interior lights. Am I right? These should be
*off* when the door is closed. The lights on the driver's and
passenger's side are controlled by independent switches on
the two doors. IF YOU LEAVE THIS FOR A DAY OR TWO
IT WILL DRAIN YOUR BATTERY!
Is your problem on the driver's side, the passenger's side, or
both?
If it is the passenger side I may know the cure, although I am
still baffeled trying to figure out the cause. Let me know if
you think I can help.
- -Mike Substelny
------------------------------
From: "Mr. THX"
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 12:07:03 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: Door marker lights?
Mike,
You're correct, they're called the door marker lights. It's
raining like nuts here so I can't really get at the passenger side door,
but it only seems to be happening on the driver's side. I pushed the door
in a bit and the light went out (whew!).
Now, I have a related problem. The switches on the driver's side
that determine if the door is closed sometimes don't get pressed in all
the way. They're two little protrusions just next to the air vent. Are the
marker lights hooked up to these protrusions? If so, then the problem
might be easier to fix than I thought. I can't check this until I get
home, but are the marker lights only switched on/off by these door switch
protrusions, or is there a mechanism inside the door itself that I need to
worry about? The door light/buzzer sometimes turns on while driving.
Thanks!
Mike
VIN #10213
------------------------------
From: olsond@dgabby.mfldclin.edu (David Olson)
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 11:14:44 -0500
Subject: radios
From: olsond Tue Sep 17, 1996 -- 11:08:54 AM
To: dmcnews@world.std.com~@
I am looking to upgrade my speakers and radio as a project over the winter. I
own a late 1982 with the ASI radio. Everything still works great but I am
sure an aftermarket set-up might be nicer. I would like to hear about the
set-ups others have put in as well as how tough of a project this might be.
Specific name brands of speakers and radios would be helpful. Hopefully this
topic can generate a good discussion.
David Olson
------------------------------
From: Mike Substelny
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 12:29:08 -0400
Subject: Door markers
Mike (Mr. THX) said:
>The switches on the driver's side that determine if the door
>is closed sometimes don't get pressed in all the way.
>They're two little protrusions just next to the air vent.
You have *two* switches on the driver's door? I thought your
serial number was supposed to have just one . . .
Each switch button should have a rubber extension sleeve on
it. These greatly extend the length of the switch, yet they
flex to keep the lights off if the door jiggles a bit as ther car
bounces down the road. If you don't have these sleeves, you
can make them out of a small rummer hose. Instructions
should be in the DML archives for July or August.
- -Mike Substelny
------------------------------
From: "Mr. THX"
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 12:46:16 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: Door markers
>
> You have *two* switches on the driver's door? I thought your
> serial number was supposed to have just one . . .
>
Not only do I have two switches for the door (one for the light, one for
the buzzer), but I believe that on the DML it was stated that my SN should
not have the "DeLorean" tag on the front hood, but it does.
Mike
VIN #10213
------------------------------
From: "Mr. THX"
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 13:29:42 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: radios
Hi,
I'm having a Panasonic CD player installed on Monday. The tech
(who knows what he's doing) said that there's enough room to trim the
metal support and still have enought room for the vents and controls. I'll
keep everyone posted on its progress. I'm going to ask if the wires can be
upgraded as well.
Mike
------------------------------
From: Mike Substelny
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 13:18:42 -0400
Subject: First DeLorean in Australia?
Adam Scott said:
>This is a simple message requesting any help that you can
>give in order that I may own the first Delorean in Australia.
According to an article entitled "Back to the Future" by Jeff
Brown in the magazine Modern Motor published December,
1985, there were already two DeLoreans in Australia at that
time. You might find the old magazine in a library, or you
can order "The DeLorean 1977-1993" from the DOA or any
source you choose. A reprint of the article is on pp. 89-91 of
that book.
The DeLorean featured in the magazine was to be given away
in a contest by Pepsi. The photographs clearly show a car
that is right-hand-drive. Mr. Brown tells a wonderful story of
the attention the silver car drew as they drove through the
Australian streets and at Oran Park.
- -Mike Substelny
------------------------------
From: texyco@west.net (Jonathan Bialis)
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 21:48:17 -0700
Subject: Re:BTTF
>
>
>
From: SCiszek@aol.com
Date: Sun, 15 Sep 1996 20:14:40 -0400
Subject: BTTF DeLorean's
Does anyone know if any of the DeLoreans used in the Back to the Future
movies were ever sold into private ownership. I know there is nothing I'd
like more than to own one used in the movie. By the way, where are all of the
rest of them? I know there is one on display at Universal Studios and one in
a museum somwhere but are the rest just locked up in some wherehouse at
Universal Pictures?
- Scott Ciszek>
>
>
>
>
Scott, there is one of the backlot of universal sitting out rotting if I
remember. IT is on the backlot Tram tour.
Jonathan Bialis - texyco@west.net
http://www.west.net/~texyco/ - My Home Page
http://www.west.net/~texyco/DeloreanMania.html and even better my Delorean
Mania Page
------------------------------
From: "Marvin S. Sterling"
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 1996 02:17:50 -0700
Subject: Re: radios
David Olson wrote:
>
> From: olsond Tue Sep 17, 1996 -- 11:08:54 AM
> To: dmcnews@world.std.com~@
> I am looking to upgrade my speakers and radio as a project over the winter. I
> own a late 1982 with the ASI radio. Everything still works great but I am
> sure an aftermarket set-up might be nicer. I would like to hear about the
> set-ups others have put in as well as how tough of a project this might be.
> Specific name brands of speakers and radios would be helpful. Hopefully this
> topic can generate a good discussion.
> David Olson
- ---------------------------------divider
Since you have to use a two shaft radio your choices are limited (unless
you want to cut the steel panel to accomodate a din radio. Alpine makes
an excellent two shaft model ... the Crutchfield catalog has an
excellent selection of radios and even better tech support. Be careful
of the center AC duct since you can accidentally disconnect it. The
front speakers can be changed with any good 3 1/2 " speaker but it's a
real job, as for the rear speakers don't even think about it. With the
engine right behind your head don't waste excessive funds because you
can hear it anyway.
Regards,
Marv Sterling
------------------------------
From: aerostar@ccia.com
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 1996 03:31:37 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: JZD's family
Mike Substelny wrote in V2 #173 of dmcnews:
>DeLorean Cadillac does service the car, and often you can
>see some of them in the garage or on the lot. My current
>mechanic was trained there, and he is excellent. If I ever
>have trouble getting on his schedule I will take my car to
>Mark DeLorean for work.
>
>Humorous note: last time my car was towed, the driver
>erroneously marked his paperwork:
>Model - DeLorean
>Make - Cadillac
DeLorean Cadillac has (had) a little nameplate that read "By Delorean". It
was placed by the Cadillac (or Buick,etc.) nameplate on the back of the
car. I always thought it would be kinda neat to see a DMC-12 with a "By
DeLorean" dealer promo tag next to the "DeLorean" on the bumper:
DeLorean by DeLorean!
Eric Friedebach aerostar@ccia.com
P.S. James Espey:
Per your request, this post is sent to: dmcnews@world.std.com
When I posted to this address before, my post never made it, so I reposted
to the *reply to* address in my header. Then it went through (not this
post, but all of mine from before). I just want to be sure that I am
posting to the right address, and am saving you from undue work.
Eric
------------------------------
From: raddad@cmn.net
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 1996 08:54:23 -0600
Subject: radios
Further to David Olson's questiona and Marvins Sterling's response - New GOOD
3 1/2" speakers up front are just about the best investment you can make -
those in the car are really cheap - hold one old one in one hand and a new
one in the other and feel the weight difference - as for rear, I agree
with Marvin - however, if you are not a purist, a set of Boston Acoutics
with crossovers can be mounted very nicely into the removable bulkhead at
the rear of the passenger compartment and you WILL hear them - there is
plenty of room and the installation looks very nice with the wire grills.
I'm running a Panasonic tape deck in the dash and a 6 disc changer right
behind the console (allows for more easy changing of disc cassettes than if
it were in the trunk). Good luck.
Dick Ryan
------------------------------
From: "Todd Saylor"
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 1996 16:48:21 -0700
Subject: 1982 DeLorean for sale
In case any subscribers of this list know anyone in the N. California area
seeking a DeLorean, I have one for sale:
It's a 1982, in great condition, 39,000 miles, 5 speed, gray interior.
Includes upgraded stereo, alarm, manuals, cover, etc.
License plate is AT88MPH. I'm asking $18,900, but the price may be reduced
later if I don't get much interest. E-mail todd@bi-tech.com for more
information, or call me at (916) 343-7305 evenings.
------------------------------
From: raddad@cmn.net
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 1996 22:09:22 -0600
Subject: Indy Cars
Bruce, have you stumbled across this site - www.indyphoto.com/
Very interesting - great photo's and multitudinous links. Yes, I am
obviously getting into serious surfing now that the sun sets early and
weather is cold. Also, my internet provider gives me 150 hours per month
for $25. Can't beat that.
Looks like more snow tonight!!!!!!
Regards
Dick
------------------------------
From: backissues@dmcnews.com (Ian)
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 1996 15:28:52 +0000
Subject: Re:BTTF
> Does anyone know if any of the DeLoreans used in the Back to the Future
>movies were ever sold into private ownership. I know there is nothing I'd
>like more than to own one used in the movie. By the way, where are all of the
>rest of them? I know there is one on display at Universal Studios and one in
>a museum somwhere but are the rest just locked up in some wherehouse at
>Universal Pictures?
>
> - Scott Ciszek>
>>
>>
>>
>>
> Scott, there is one of the backlot of universal sitting out rotting if I
>remember. IT is on the backlot Tram tour.
Very true, I was at Universal a few years ago and got to see the BTTF DeLorean
you are talking about. It sits right next to the car from Blade Runner and
some
other thing. The poor car looks sad, it is left there to face the elements
and when
I asked if it is ever used they told me it's a gutted shell that was used
for the
"fire-extinguisher" scene in BTTF 1. (The car ports into their time coted
with ice and
blows out steam/smoke) The used extinguishers for the effect. To bad, I
would LOVE to
have one of those. (Spoken by a 17 year old who isn't doing his homework
like he
was told to) =)
happy driving,
Ian
- -=- backissues@dmcnews.com
=-= "RickHuntr" on IRC
- -=-
=-= Industriall strength high school student and proud owner of a Mac Quadra.
- -=- Member and head 'whozit' of WDOA. (Wanna-bee DeLorean Owners Association)
=-=
- -=- NOTE: Looking for MotorRoader for the Turbo Grafix 16, Rear deck for a
=-= '63 vw bug, and a 'fresh off the showroom floor' DeLorean for a buck. =)
------------------------------
From: backissues@dmcnews.com (Ian)
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 1996 15:28:52 +0000
Subject: Re:BTTF
> Does anyone know if any of the DeLoreans used in the Back to the Future
>movies were ever sold into private ownership. I know there is nothing I'd
>like more than to own one used in the movie. By the way, where are all of the
>rest of them? I know there is one on display at Universal Studios and one in
>a museum somwhere but are the rest just locked up in some wherehouse at
>Universal Pictures?
>
> - Scott Ciszek>
>>
>>
>>
>>
> Scott, there is one of the backlot of universal sitting out rotting if I
>remember. IT is on the backlot Tram tour.
Very true, I was at Universal a few years ago and got to see the BTTF DeLorean
you are talking about. It sits right next to the car from Blade Runner and
some
other thing. The poor car looks sad, it is left there to face the elements
and when
I asked if it is ever used they told me it's a gutted shell that was used
for the
"fire-extinguisher" scene in BTTF 1. (The car ports into their time coted
with ice and
blows out steam/smoke) The used extinguishers for the effect. To bad, I
would LOVE to
have one of those. (Spoken by a 17 year old who isn't doing his homework
like he
was told to) =)
happy driving,
Ian
- -=- backissues@dmcnews.com
=-= "RickHuntr" on IRC
- -=-
=-= Industriall strength high school student and proud owner of a Mac Quadra.
- -=- Member and head 'whozit' of WDOA. (Wanna-bee DeLorean Owners Association)
=-=
- -=- NOTE: Looking for MotorRoader for the Turbo Grafix 16, Rear deck for a
=-= '63 vw bug, and a 'fresh off the showroom floor' DeLorean for a buck. =)
------------------------------
From: "Marvin S. Sterling"
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 1996 00:36:05 -0700
Subject: Re: radios
raddad@cmn.net wrote:
>
> Further to David Olson's questiona and Marvins Sterling's response - New GOOD
> 3 1/2" speakers up front are just about the best investment you can make -
> those in the car are really cheap - hold one old one in one hand and a new
> one in the other and feel the weight difference - as for rear, I agree
> with Marvin - however, if you are not a purist, a set of Boston Acoutics
> with crossovers can be mounted very nicely into the removable bulkhead at
> the rear of the passenger compartment and you WILL hear them - there is
> plenty of room and the installation looks very nice with the wire grills.
>
> I'm running a Panasonic tape deck in the dash and a 6 disc changer right
> behind the console (allows for more easy changing of disc cassettes than if
> it were in the trunk). Good luck.
>
> Dick Ryan
- ----------------------------
Does anyone know if Rob Grady ever marketed his speaker drop in unit for
the D ... it was supposed to drop in in place of the wood access panel
in the area behind the seats.
Marv Sterling
------------------------------
End of dmcnews-digest V2 #174
*****************************
Go to previous digest | Go to next digest.
Back to DeLorean Mailing List Page.
Return to Back Issues page.
Having problems with these pages? Have a good idea for the back Issues? Email me at: backissues@dmcnews.com
Member of the LinkExchange