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Today, 01:37 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Electrical] Affect of idle switch on stock idle ECU in General DeLorean Discussion

I found with my bench test it still holds the 775 RPM setting with or without the switch input grounded. For my ignition simulator I have a switch...

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Today, 01:26 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Heat & A/C] Radiator Fans not working w AC jumpered in General DeLorean Discussion

Pretty sure the OEM diodes are 1 amp rated. I typically would use a 3 amp diode so you have larger wire to attach to. I try to use 250 volt or...

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Today, 01:17 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread 3.0L Megasquirt w/ EDIS: Headers running at different temps? in EFI

For best electrical noise reduction: Sensor grounds should not conduct any current. So it's best to run all the sensor grounds to one point. ...

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Today, 07:45 AM

Bitsyncmaster started a thread [Electrical] Affect of idle switch on stock idle ECU in General DeLorean Discussion

I tested the effect of the idle switch on the stock idle ECU. What it does is set the minimum amount to where the idle motor will close. When idle...

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Yesterday, 03:27 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] Cold Start Problem--Won't wake from 23 year nap. in General DeLorean Discussion

On my car using a dwell meter, I get less than a 1/4 turn to get the lambda maxed out (no more lambda adjustment) rich to lean.

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Yesterday, 08:28 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Clutch replace in General DeLorean Discussion

I removed that cam cover plate that was leaking oil. Looks like they used red locktite on the two 6 mm bolts holding the cover on so I could not...

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08-18-2018, 07:09 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Clutch replace in General DeLorean Discussion

I forgot to mention that my problem was defiantly not caused by not enough clutch pedal travel. It's easy to see when you pull the pin off your...

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08-18-2018, 03:22 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Clutch replace in General DeLorean Discussion

Turns out that tight bolt on the transmission is because someone tightened the back cover on the transmission before all the bolts were installed. ...

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08-18-2018, 10:44 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Clutch replace in General DeLorean Discussion

I have not decided if I will wait. I did finish installing the master and need to do some odds and ends on the transmission (one mount bolt was...

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08-18-2018, 07:57 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Clutch replace in General DeLorean Discussion

The flywheel bolts are 9mm 1.0 thread. So if I want to chase those threads I need to order the tap over the internet.

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08-17-2018, 04:26 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Fuel] Warm start issue in General DeLorean Discussion

I've seen those problems if I pressed the air plate to far. I don't think the air plate ever goes to the bottom of it's movement during normal...

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08-17-2018, 02:32 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Clutch replace in General DeLorean Discussion

All the more reason to get stainless sleeved master and slave.

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08-17-2018, 08:45 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Clutch replace in General DeLorean Discussion

Was installing the new master cylinder. The new boot has to be pulled off the master end to fit through the hole in the firewall. I did buy Allen...

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08-15-2018, 04:57 PM

PJ Grady Inc. replied to a thread Body Kits? in Custom DeLoreans/Mods

Well it's true he wasn't exactly giving the molds away but they are of a high quality and, because Hank needs some help to get his Delorean back on...

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08-14-2018, 06:11 PM

PJ Grady Inc. replied to a thread Body Kits? in Custom DeLoreans/Mods

Yes we bought the molds for the Ground Effects Kits, HEADLINER KITS, A&B Post Mldgs, Rear T Roof Screens, Coil Box Covers, & Radiator Shrouds from...

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08-14-2018, 03:58 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Clutch replace in General DeLorean Discussion

My old master cylinder has what looks like a white salt filling the boot where the clevis goes. This end of the cylinder is inside the car so I...

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08-12-2018, 03:30 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Clutch replace in General DeLorean Discussion

Got the master out. The reservoir hose should be replaced. One of the hose clamps was even rusted through so it just fell off. Was thinking of...

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08-12-2018, 11:30 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Clutch replace in General DeLorean Discussion

Temporarily installed the new slave and noticed the pipe was touching the transmission. So added a little vacuum tube to isolate that. By the way...

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08-12-2018, 07:36 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Clutch replace in General DeLorean Discussion

I tested the Valeo pressure plate again since that was still bolted to the flywheel. This time I put a little grease on my test throwout bearing so...

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08-12-2018, 06:00 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Clutch replace in General DeLorean Discussion

I will give it a test. It seems the force is pretty constant through the travel so I can stop when force increases. I was surprised how low the...

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08-11-2018, 06:19 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Clutch replace in General DeLorean Discussion

I found a problem with my release test on the Valeo pressure plate. I noticed my test throwout bearing has signs of the fingers hitting it where I...

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08-11-2018, 09:01 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Clutch replace in General DeLorean Discussion

My new method of testing the clamping force on the disk it to just sit the pressure plate on the three guide pins of the flywheel. Then add force in...

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08-10-2018, 02:55 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Clutch replace in General DeLorean Discussion

Got my force gauge. I'm impressed with the quality. It has a calibration sticker of 8-29-2013. I set it on my press and brought it up to half scale...

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08-09-2018, 04:58 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Engine] Need help with PPR assembly ID and o-ring. "pictures" in General DeLorean Discussion

You can test your rest pressure time now at any temperature. But if it started quickly after one hour then you must have fixed it.

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08-09-2018, 01:51 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Engine] Need help with PPR assembly ID and o-ring. "pictures" in General DeLorean Discussion

I would install your know good viton O-ring anyway. You never know what they installed with rebuild of the FD.

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08-09-2018, 01:46 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Clutch replace in General DeLorean Discussion

Here is my test "throwout bearing". This should stay centered on the fingers. Would have been better to make it out of steel but wanted to machine...

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08-09-2018, 08:27 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Clutch replace in General DeLorean Discussion

I bolted down the centerforce pressure plate on the flywheel with the new clutch disk. I did not see any possible way the weights could jam things. ...

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08-09-2018, 05:36 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Engine] Need help with PPR assembly ID and o-ring. "pictures" in General DeLorean Discussion

If the small O-ring on the "piston" is not viton, it will swell and make it very hard to get the piston out. As a last resort to remove it, you can...

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08-08-2018, 02:13 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Clutch replace in General DeLorean Discussion

I already have the new clutch kit and I ordered Hervey's stainless lined master and slave (hope that is going to arrive). Yes the weights are not...

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08-08-2018, 10:36 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Clutch replace in General DeLorean Discussion

I was cleaning things up getting ready to force test when I get my force gauge and noticed a little blue mark on the old pressure plate. I don't see...

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