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11-06-2018, 07:35 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Electrical] Can someone identify these wires? in General DeLorean Discussion

Fusing each fan protects the wiring better since the fuses are 20 amps each. With the 40 amp breaker the wiring is not so protected. Ether way if...

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11-06-2018, 01:43 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread Revisiting spark advance to optimize ...NEED SMART EYEBALLS.... in EFI

Yes the solenoid will produce noise when it switches off. I've seen the noise fire the ignition ECU. That causes the RPM relay to prime if the...

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11-06-2018, 06:31 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Electrical] Can someone identify these wires? in General DeLorean Discussion

I tested an OEM fan fail and to keep the fan fail light off would require 20 amps (10 amps each fan) current draw on the fans.

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11-05-2018, 08:27 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread Revisiting spark advance to optimize ...NEED SMART EYEBALLS.... in EFI

When you start the car the engine is turning around 500 RPM. If you step on the gas at that RPM I don't think you would get much if any vacuum. If...

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11-05-2018, 06:20 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread Right front wheel hot, smell burning rubber in DMCTalk F.A.Q. - Frequently Asked Questions

I had the same problem (drivers side wheel would sometimes get hot from brake sticking) when I first got my car. I rebuilt my front calipers many...

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11-04-2018, 08:40 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Electrical] Can someone identify these wires? in General DeLorean Discussion

Little Fuse is the brand name of the fuses I recommend. Most auto parts stores sell BUSS name brand fuses. Does not mater if you use the standard or...

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11-04-2018, 06:04 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Electrical] Can someone identify these wires? in General DeLorean Discussion

I did fuse testing and it turns out the BUSS brand fuses will melt and not open circuit if run a little above the rated current. Use LITTLE FUSE...

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11-03-2018, 11:16 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] New Fuel Gauge Circuit in Custom DeLoreans/Mods

Just for gins, I removed the yellow trim resistor on that gauge and retested. So it looks like the trim resistor affects the full scale the most. ...

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11-03-2018, 10:55 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] New Fuel Gauge Circuit in Custom DeLoreans/Mods

I bought a new toy for design of my fuel gauge. A power resistor decade box. Testing my spare fuel gauges. Gauge (green trim resistor) E = 0...

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10-31-2018, 10:44 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Electrical] Door launcher relay question in General DeLorean Discussion

I just disabled that function in my new 2018. I just think it will wear out the linkage do it that many times a day.

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10-30-2018, 08:32 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] Otterstat question in General DeLorean Discussion

That is correct. The fan relay remains also connected to the AC compressor and OEM otterstat via diodes. My unit also has a diode inside it so any...

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10-30-2018, 06:26 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] Otterstat question in General DeLorean Discussion

My otterstat taps into the wire going to the temperature gauge (the sender wire). So it reads the engine temperature the same as the gauge shows. ...

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10-30-2018, 04:08 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] Otterstat question in General DeLorean Discussion

It's normal to get shorter fan run times on the first few cycles of the engine warming up. It does that because the radiator is cold and as soon as...

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10-29-2018, 07:14 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] New Fuel Gauge Circuit in Custom DeLoreans/Mods

I ran my circuit on the other spare fuel gauge I have. This gauge does not quite hit empty with zero ohms on the sensor input. The other gauge did...

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10-29-2018, 09:19 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] New Fuel Gauge Circuit in Custom DeLoreans/Mods

I got my prototype circuit boards and have done a little testing. I have trim pots to calibrate the circuit (no software) to set the gauge needle on...

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10-27-2018, 10:35 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Engine] Coolant pipe instead of a temperature sensor? in General DeLorean Discussion

My guess is also to collapse the pipe to remove it. I would use a hammer and punch or chisel to collapse one side of the pipe.

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10-25-2018, 06:27 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Engine] High Idle When Warm in General DeLorean Discussion

I fought the same problem many years. Cold was fine but when hot the idle climbed to about 1000 RPM with the curb idle screw all the way out. My...

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10-24-2018, 09:29 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Engine] High Idle When Warm in General DeLorean Discussion

That left spring looks funny. Mine both looked like some coils were close and other coils looked wide. You can probably feel with your finger if...

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10-24-2018, 10:17 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Wanted] OE Fuel Sender in DeLorean Parts

I'm also looking for an OEM sender so I can test it with my new fuel gauge circuit. I mainly want to test electrical noise and how it can fail.

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10-23-2018, 04:30 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] New Fuel Gauge Circuit in Custom DeLoreans/Mods

I've not done any accuracy checking. It shows a full or above after a fill up and seems to move accurately as I drive it long distance. I've never...

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10-22-2018, 09:08 PM

acaciolo replied to a thread [Wanted] DeLorean World (2002 - Present), De Gull Wing, DCS and Gullwing Magazines in Miscellaneous

I just counted up my issues. All are truly mint and look like they have never been opened except 2 of them have wrinkled covers. I have 48...

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10-22-2018, 12:36 AM

acaciolo replied to a thread [Wanted] DeLorean World (2002 - Present), De Gull Wing, DCS and Gullwing Magazines in Miscellaneous

i’ll look what i have tomorrow and let you know. tony

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10-21-2018, 02:39 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread VIN 16951 from France in The DMC-12 Owner's Garage

You will need to remove the linkage brackets to clear the water pipes. Yes 4 bolts on the transmission to engine, 3 starter bolts and if you have...

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10-19-2018, 10:52 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] New Fuel Gauge Circuit in Custom DeLoreans/Mods

I will put a long software timing to average the sensor readings. I may think of some ways to average that work better. When you first turn the car...

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10-19-2018, 05:28 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] New Fuel Gauge Circuit in Custom DeLoreans/Mods

It would be nice to get resistance readings of senders that are installed. The full reading is normally what the manufacture states since the float...

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10-18-2018, 08:33 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] New Fuel Gauge Circuit in Custom DeLoreans/Mods

I ordered a few prototype circuit boards for my design. What I have come up with are adjustments (trim pots) to calibrate the gauge and tank sender....

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10-16-2018, 06:10 PM

Bitsyncmaster started a thread [General] Magic tire balancing in General DeLorean Discussion

Magic tire balancing. Is this real or just BS? https://www.sherco-auto.com/balancing-beads.html

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10-14-2018, 02:29 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Fuel] Fuel Accumulator Life and pressure in General DeLorean Discussion

Mine holds almost three hours. I think my hot start relay may help you but it would still take one second of cranking for it to kick on the CSV.

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10-13-2018, 05:58 PM

Bitsyncmaster started a thread [General] New Fuel Gauge Circuit in Custom DeLoreans/Mods

After prodding from a few owners, I decided to start a fuel gauge circuit design. I’ve come to accept that car fuel gauges are inaccurate in that...

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