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Yesterday, 11:45 AM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Engine] What is the “easiest” engine swap thats most reliable to most HP? in General DeLorean Discussion

:hysterical:

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Yesterday, 11:40 AM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Electrical] Does the Lambda relay always get hot? in General DeLorean Discussion

Ok, perfect. I'll PM you when I'm ready for the relay.

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Yesterday, 11:26 AM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Suspension] Front caster/camber? in General DeLorean Discussion

Thanks. Good luck with the work. I think our cars are different than other cars in terms of "lowering". Because our cars left the factory...

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Yesterday, 10:59 AM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Heat & A/C] Fan Speed 3 Not Working in General DeLorean Discussion

After needing to ask my friend Google what PWM means, I think this would be great. For other readers: "PWM = Pulse-Width Modulation. A modern duty...

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Yesterday, 10:48 AM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Electrical] Does the Lambda relay always get hot? in General DeLorean Discussion

OK, cool. (Pun intended). I may do the simple wiring change and use a spare purple Bosch relay and see what kind of heating difference it makes....

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02-17-2019, 05:53 PM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Electrical] Does the Lambda relay always get hot? in General DeLorean Discussion

Resurrecting this thread to ask questions: After I installed Bitsyncmaster's fused fan fail unit and the solid state cooling fan relay I went to a...

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02-16-2019, 10:30 PM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Heat & A/C] Fan Speed 3 Not Working in General DeLorean Discussion

So, I recently experienced the bolded scenario. I used this thread to troubleshoot (Thanks Dave S!). Sure enough, my old (original) resistor pack...

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02-16-2019, 10:01 PM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [General] What have you done to your DeLorean today? in General DeLorean Discussion

Today, I installed Dave McKeen's (Bitsyncmaster) Fused Fan Fail unit and his Solid State Cooling fan relay. During testing, I saw my fan fail light...

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02-16-2019, 07:38 AM

DMC-81 replied to a thread Alternator/water pump belt keep burning off in Open Discussion

Some things to check: 1) The alignment of the water pump/alternator/crank pulley to ensure they are all flush and not cocked out of alignment (...

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02-16-2019, 12:16 AM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Suspension] Front caster/camber? in General DeLorean Discussion

If it helps: I lowered mine to within an inch of the design height. I didn't "slam" the front down because of my concern about hitting the fender...

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02-10-2019, 10:14 AM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Electrical] Volt gauge intermittent in General DeLorean Discussion

+1. Here are a couple pictures from that angle:

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02-10-2019, 09:51 AM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Fuel] burning through fuel pumps like crazy in General DeLorean Discussion

I’m all for originality, but unless you have a museum car, I strongly recommend upgrading to the all in one fuel pump module from DMC. I have had one...

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02-08-2019, 05:38 AM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Fuel] Fuel Tank in General DeLorean Discussion

+1. But I throttle the handle halfway all the time during the fill up. If I don't, many times the fuel handle automatically shuts off. It's a small...

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02-07-2019, 07:44 PM

DMC-81 replied to a thread Placed an offer on a Delorean today in Open Discussion

Hooray! Congrats!

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02-06-2019, 09:40 PM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Heat & A/C] Convert to later style dryer/accumulator in General DeLorean Discussion

You'll need something to connect the high pressure switch and the high pressure relief valve to. That is assuming you have the "very early" AC system...

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02-04-2019, 07:42 AM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [General] What have you done to your DeLorean today? in General DeLorean Discussion

Cool. Good luck with the frame off restoration. :wrenchin:

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02-02-2019, 06:13 PM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [General] CAR WIZARD Dives into DeLorean Fuel System! in General DeLorean Discussion

:hihi2: The host described it as "Mississippi Engineering" . Apologies to anyone living in that state.

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02-02-2019, 10:13 AM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Super Frustrated Reinstalling Transmission in General DeLorean Discussion

If it helps, here is a picture of the angle of the gearbox mated: Make sure the engine is rigidly supported in its normal position. It want to...

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02-01-2019, 09:57 PM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Engine] What is the “easiest” engine swap thats most reliable to most HP? in General DeLorean Discussion

Yeah, I know.:) I highlighted Nick's response again as unfortunately, I've seen this movie before.

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02-01-2019, 08:28 PM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Fuel] Replacing the Frequency Valve and Return hoses in General DeLorean Discussion

One other thing, and as mentioned, I bought these hoses previously before DeLoreanGo began offering pre-wrapped hoses. So I wrapped the return hose...

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02-01-2019, 08:24 PM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Engine] What is the “easiest” engine swap thats most reliable to most HP? in General DeLorean Discussion

Lol. I think it has, by a mechanical engineer who just happened to design and commission both a bulletproof coupler and a one-piece input shaft for...

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02-01-2019, 06:33 AM

DMC-81 replied to a thread Introductions! in Open Discussion

Welcome to the forum! There are very helpful people here and a wealth of knowledge. Congrats on the arrival of your child.

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02-01-2019, 06:23 AM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Super Frustrated Reinstalling Transmission in General DeLorean Discussion

+1. I used 4 M10 x 80mm bolts . If you get the gearbox correctly aligned with the engine, it should not hang up.

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01-31-2019, 07:25 PM

DMC-81 replied to a thread 3.0L engine swap in Carb

Something to look for when removing the variable orfice valve: It may be clogged because of a bend in the tube that it sits in. It has a brass pin in...

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01-31-2019, 06:25 PM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Fuel] Replacing the Frequency Valve and Return hoses in General DeLorean Discussion

Thanks Shane! I am glad it is helpful. ---------- FV Hoses Installed: Below is the routing I used for the hoses on the frequency valve. I...

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01-30-2019, 10:10 PM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Fuel] Replacing the Frequency Valve and Return hoses in General DeLorean Discussion

The low pressure hose is mostly braided SS but has a short piece of rubber hose. I see that you can now optionally send DeLoreanGo your FV and have...

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01-30-2019, 08:58 PM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Fuel] Replacing the Frequency Valve and Return hoses in General DeLorean Discussion

Here is the Frequency Valve removed. Stamped on it I see the Bosch part number: 0 280 150 300 and the DMC number is: 102395 . The high pressure line...

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01-30-2019, 01:58 PM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Fuel] Replacing the Frequency Valve and Return hoses in General DeLorean Discussion

Thanks Jonathan! ------------------- Return Hose Removal continued: I separated the 8mm cutting ring/”Olive”/ bulk ring (106980) from the...

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01-30-2019, 07:22 AM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [Fuel] Replacing the Frequency Valve and Return hoses in General DeLorean Discussion

Thanks Austin! Although I think this task is a one person job and I'm posting after the fact. :wrenchin: ---------- Here is the clamp and...

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01-29-2019, 10:14 PM

DMC-81 started a thread [Fuel] Replacing the Frequency Valve and Return hoses in General DeLorean Discussion

Taking advantage of the cooler weather these past few weeks, I decided it is time to replace the 3 remaining fuel lines with my previously purchased...

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