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Yesterday, 09:12 PM

Chris Burns replied to a thread While out in Downtown Jax...another DMC!! in Open Discussion

I had one taken through the windshield, but DMC Talk says the pic is too big to upload.

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Yesterday, 08:56 PM

Chris Burns started a thread While out in Downtown Jax...another DMC!! in Open Discussion

I come across VIN 1407 today at a local repair shop. She has a cracked windshield and a busted side window. Aftermarket stripe kit. Black interior,...

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Yesterday, 07:43 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Engine] New Temp Gauge and sender now seems higher reading for fans to run. in General DeLorean Discussion

I ran a lot of testing of the sensor designing my new electronic otterstat. I had a new sensor I bought close to 10 years ago from Hervey and it...

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Yesterday, 07:19 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread DeLorean GO Alternator in Product Reviews

I had a thread on the old DMCtalk.com showing the fix for the clock current. But now that thread is gone and I have sold my OEM clock. I remember...

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Yesterday, 05:51 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Engine] New Temp Gauge and sender now seems higher reading for fans to run. in General DeLorean Discussion

It's probably the sender. Very critical you get the stock unit.

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Yesterday, 04:23 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread DeLorean GO Alternator in Product Reviews

And I had a fix for the OEM clock which cut the current.

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Yesterday, 01:59 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread DeLorean GO Alternator in Product Reviews

You can run a new wire before a battery cut off switch to keep some things powered. The OEM clock draws about 5 ma. The OEM lock unit draws about...

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Yesterday, 07:06 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread DeLorean GO Alternator in Product Reviews

I think what is hard on the alternators is cars that sit a long time and the battery discharges. Then when you start the car the alternator has to...

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09-20-2017, 03:47 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] Sudden high temp on gauge. in General DeLorean Discussion

It's normal when the thermostat opens the coolant is flowing through the cold radiator and then the thermostat closes because of that cold return...

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09-20-2017, 10:36 AM

Chris Burns replied to a thread VIN 6732, painted Delorean for sale in CA. in Open Discussion

Car is sold!!

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09-19-2017, 11:29 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] Electronic Otterstat in Custom DeLoreans/Mods

Sorry for delays. I'm time limited baby sitting my granddaughter 5 days a week. I've come up with wires with one relay connector crimped on one...

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09-19-2017, 10:12 AM

ccurzio replied to a thread Are you coming to DeLorean Weekend 2017 ? (Oct 5-9) in Texas DeLorean Club (TXDMC)

You need to stop spamming our forum with your crap.

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09-17-2017, 04:27 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Door Solenoid in General DeLorean Discussion

Yes that nine pin connector is where it plugs into.

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09-17-2017, 03:47 PM

Delorean Industries replied to a thread Just bought an 83, Lots of questions in Open Discussion

Not the backing just the material is stretched and glued halfway across the windscreen surface. When the glass is installed urethane covers this edge...

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09-17-2017, 03:16 PM

Delorean Industries replied to a thread Just bought an 83, Lots of questions in Open Discussion

Only early cars can be serviced this way. All late cars are glued beneath the glass. Windscreen needs replaced for this.

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09-16-2017, 08:05 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Fuel] Proofing my work after fuel distribution re-assembly? in General DeLorean Discussion

Fuel pressures look acceptable. You should have more primary pressure but that is not causing your problem. Dwell on a warmed up engine should be...

48 replies | 1887 view(s)

09-16-2017, 06:11 PM

SamHill replied to a thread Just bought an 83, Lots of questions in Open Discussion

When did Bill take over Opethmike's account?

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09-16-2017, 12:25 PM

Chris Burns replied to a thread VIN 6732, painted Delorean for sale in CA. in Open Discussion

My buddy is in CA for a vacation (who is also a DMC owner) and inspected the red car in person. The frame is in good shape and this car could...

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09-15-2017, 08:50 AM

SamHill replied to a thread Do you really want to Live the Dream? in Open Discussion

A Delorean did not change my life. Charles Atlas changed my life!

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09-15-2017, 08:47 AM

SamHill replied to a thread Opinions? in Open Discussion

For some reason the fabric on that shirt sucks. The collar got very distorted quickly. The Old Navy Delorean shirts held up well and are...

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09-15-2017, 06:10 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] Sudden high temp on gauge. in General DeLorean Discussion

My testing shows an open the gauge would not move off the normal cold engine position. If the sensor or wire shorts to ground the gauge would point...

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09-14-2017, 06:14 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Electrical] Inertia switch failure, tripping thermal relay of door lock electrical? in General DeLorean Discussion

Check one with your inductance meter and tell me what the inductance is and what frequency your meter uses. I will see if I get the same results.

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09-14-2017, 05:31 PM

SamHill replied to a thread Well THAT explains a lot... in Open Discussion

This still only places you in the median percentile for Delorean owners as a whole. Hope you are feeling better.

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09-14-2017, 10:15 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Electrical] Inertia switch failure, tripping thermal relay of door lock electrical? in General DeLorean Discussion

Ohmmeter would be just as good checking as inductance. If some of the windings shorted it would result in less ohms. The same would hold true for...

26 replies | 597 view(s)

09-14-2017, 08:44 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Electrical] Inertia switch failure, tripping thermal relay of door lock electrical? in General DeLorean Discussion

If your solenoids are still working, you probably did not do much damage to the solenoids.

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09-13-2017, 09:46 AM

Delorean Industries replied to a thread Just bought an 83, Lots of questions in Open Discussion

Be careful if you run car like this. The fuel lines should have quick disconnects but apear to be on fitting without barbs.

61 replies | 1992 view(s)

09-13-2017, 06:10 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Heat & A/C] Bad Otterstat? in General DeLorean Discussion

You can test the otterstat in hot water but you need to pull it out. An ohm meter will show zero ohms when it switches on (should be below a rapid...

5 replies | 146 view(s)

09-12-2017, 10:20 PM

Delorean Industries replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Experience with repair or replacement of Frame in General DeLorean Discussion

Frame replacement is way more than 12k. Not a single vendor could or would do it for that. The cars are at the point where so much more is required...

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09-12-2017, 09:31 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] Electronic Otterstat in Custom DeLoreans/Mods

I have not priced it yet. I was planning on just releasing it at the end of the year. Just not looking to show any more income this year. If you...

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09-12-2017, 08:51 AM

SamHill replied to a thread Barn find today! 9/11/17 in The Picture Zone

Nice find. I echo the opinion on not running it long... or again until the system is cleaned out. At $4k its a buy anyway. Plus, the shed in the...

29 replies | 944 view(s)

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