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Yesterday, 03:40 PM

Chris 16409 replied to a thread Selling a DeLorean in General DeLorean Discussion

Colly, I'm going to have Bruce Johnson get a hold of you. He lives in Ben Lomond, is an owner, and knew your husband. He said he'd be happy to help...

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06-26-2017, 06:41 PM

Rich_NYS replied to a thread [General] Clutch hydraulics issue in General DeLorean Discussion

I think it was a copper washer but I'll need to check to be sure. Before I changed anything, I checked and could see the fluid rising in the...

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06-26-2017, 01:03 PM

Rich_NYS replied to a thread [General] Clutch hydraulics issue in General DeLorean Discussion

I bled the system and it seems to be OK now. I haven't driven it but now the clutch fork moves when the pedal is pressed. I'm really baffled as to...

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06-25-2017, 09:27 PM

Timebender replied to a thread [Electrical] Window switches won't install into console in General DeLorean Discussion

Thanks Rob- yes the screws are very short- so most likely from the first bunch sent out. It's like they just weren't long enough to reach. I'll...

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06-25-2017, 09:24 PM

Timebender replied to a thread [Electrical] Window switches won't install into console in General DeLorean Discussion

Good idea and easy fix.

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06-25-2017, 06:27 PM

Rich_NYS replied to a thread [General] Clutch hydraulics issue in General DeLorean Discussion

I pulled the MS, I didn't see any issues with it and I had pressure when pushing the piston. I put a new piston in it and reinstalled it. I...

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06-25-2017, 11:43 AM

Timebender replied to a thread [Electrical] Window switches won't install into console in General DeLorean Discussion

I actually have one of those, and here's my unsolicited review... The Good... A. It does align the switches nicely, and they all pop into it well....

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06-25-2017, 09:47 AM

Rich_NYS started a thread [General] Clutch hydraulics issue in General DeLorean Discussion

This past Winter I replaced the clutch slave, rebuilt the master, and pressure-bled the system. It has a braided steel line. Everything has been...

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06-24-2017, 11:43 PM

Timebender replied to a thread [Electrical] Window switches won't install into console in General DeLorean Discussion

I don't get how, as even with the switches pulled out and plugs out of the way, I can't get my hand past that area to reach the lighter. Unless...

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06-24-2017, 09:19 PM

Timebender replied to a thread [General] What have you done to your DeLorean today? in General DeLorean Discussion

Car was running extremely rough. We thought it might be a flywheel out of balance, but I wanted to check the spark plugs to see if any were fouled...

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06-24-2017, 09:13 PM

Timebender replied to a thread [Electrical] Window switches won't install into console in General DeLorean Discussion

Oh- makes sense. I can't think of how many times I've just leaned on the console and felt it just give a little. Also, I was hoping to pull out the...

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06-24-2017, 06:00 PM

Timebender started a thread [Electrical] Window switches won't install into console in General DeLorean Discussion

Hi guys, I recently got some replacement switches from DMC, and they work great, however when I try to get them into the console, they won't seat...

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06-24-2017, 12:18 PM

Chris 16409 replied to a thread [General] What have you done to your DeLorean today? in General DeLorean Discussion

Installed a battery cut off switch without making a hole in the battery cover.

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06-24-2017, 12:13 PM

Chris 16409 replied to a thread [Fuel] Replacing injector seals (and clips) in General DeLorean Discussion

In my experience the injector boots harden with age. I usually takes a sharp razor blade to cut them off. Once they get hard it is very difficult to...

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06-20-2017, 09:43 PM

Rich_NYS replied to a thread Saratoga NY Auction, September 2017, vin 1035 in Open Discussion

Someone sent me this notice yesterday, it's near where I live. If I go, I'll report back here.

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06-19-2017, 10:59 PM

Rich_NYS replied to a thread [General] Driving 4728 in General DeLorean Discussion

Took my wife for a ride, and she actually had a good time.....how about that?! She even maintained a good attitude when my clutch hydraulics...

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06-19-2017, 03:11 AM

Chris 16409 replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Need Roof Box in General DeLorean Discussion

From Ed at DMC-Europe: http://www.delorean.eu/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=167_168&products_id=168003

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06-17-2017, 06:31 AM

Timebender replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Got a new clutch, having problems shifting into reverse.. in General DeLorean Discussion

Thanks - I'll give it a go as soon as possible

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06-16-2017, 05:14 PM

Timebender replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Got a new clutch, having problems shifting into reverse.. in General DeLorean Discussion

Is that looking up from under the car? And I'm guessing by adjusting it backwards, it helps with shifting into reverse?

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06-16-2017, 01:16 PM

Timebender replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Got a new clutch, having problems shifting into reverse.. in General DeLorean Discussion

Will do. Thanks for the tips as well.

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06-16-2017, 01:14 PM

Timebender replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Got a new clutch, having problems shifting into reverse.. in General DeLorean Discussion

Actually, I do have a little bit of an issue with first and third... it's not glaringly bad, just takes a little finessing to get it into first, and...

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06-16-2017, 10:45 AM

Timebender replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Got a new clutch, having problems shifting into reverse.. in General DeLorean Discussion

Thanks guys. Don bled the system a few times, so I doubt there's still any air in there. I'll see if I can adjust the master- it's from DMCH. Also...

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06-15-2017, 09:02 PM

Timebender replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Got a new clutch, having problems shifting into reverse.. in General DeLorean Discussion

Okay- I'll give it a shot this weekend- in DC til the end of the week.

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06-15-2017, 08:00 PM

Timebender started a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Got a new clutch, having problems shifting into reverse.. in General DeLorean Discussion

Hi everyone, I recently had some work done to the car to fix the leaky transmission (lots and lots of black goop coming out..) - which turned out...

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06-12-2017, 10:25 AM

Rich_NYS replied to a thread Just got pulled over for doing 88 in Open Discussion

+1 Can you help the OP with advice on getting a conversation with the prosecutor?

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06-11-2017, 08:01 PM

Rich_NYS replied to a thread [General] Reassembling 4728...need assistance. in General DeLorean Discussion

Locally sourced Saturn alternator.

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06-11-2017, 07:59 PM

Rich_NYS replied to a thread [General] Driving 4728 in General DeLorean Discussion

Thanks Dennis, The slave is new, the master is newly rebuilt. I'm thinking something is awry with the master....maybe a rebuild wasn't enough.

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06-11-2017, 02:37 PM

Rich_NYS replied to a thread [General] Reassembling 4728...need assistance. in General DeLorean Discussion

Volt gauge was showing 12V at first, then 13.5V (with the battery light on.) The alternator was a month-old rebuilt. It tested bad, I got a...

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06-11-2017, 02:34 PM

Rich_NYS replied to a thread 3.0L engine swap in Carb

Awesome, that's gonna be a mean machine.....

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06-10-2017, 10:57 PM

Rich_NYS replied to a thread [General] Driving 4728 in General DeLorean Discussion

When the clutch pedal is pressed, the fluid in the reservoir rises...I'm reading that's a symptom of a bad master clutch cylinder.

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