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

Here is an old thread about the third brake light. I had a real old thread on the old DMCtalk showing how I made my LEDs for it. ...

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12-09-2019, 03:22 PM

SamHill replied to a thread Tesla cybertruck in Open Discussion

Lots of adoption here in DC. Perfect for the kind of stop and go stuff we do. I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords.

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12-08-2019, 05:30 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread 3D printer in Open Discussion

I printed my second gear knob test today. Just another disk but I got the numbers working out nice now and I printed it with a bunch of little...

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12-07-2019, 08:12 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Electrical] Delorean go fuse box in General DeLorean Discussion

Turn your lights on and you should get power on 2, 8, and 14 if you have low beam selected.

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12-07-2019, 10:11 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread 3D printer in Open Discussion

Wow I'm learning of things not to do. It was really hard to remove my part from the print platform. I will put small standoffs on the surface...

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12-07-2019, 07:26 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Electrical] Delorean go fuse box in General DeLorean Discussion

You would need the key turned all the way on to get power to all the fuse block. Don't know why you need to test what is not working before...

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12-06-2019, 08:58 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread 3D printer in Open Discussion

Well I'm printing my first 3D print. I set the printer to print it flat on the print base but the preform software suggested I print it with...

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12-06-2019, 12:39 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread VIN 4519: 14-year "garage find" in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

Yes I may have a few extra covers since occasionally I get a return with a broken guide pin around the connector.

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12-06-2019, 10:20 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread VIN 4519: 14-year "garage find" in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

If you want that RPM relay to be updated, that will work with it returned without the case. I run the Tahoe pump with the Tahoe sender with my...

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12-06-2019, 06:31 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread VIN 4519: 14-year "garage find" in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

Looks like your fuse #10 has had some problem. My guess as to the OEM fuse block failure is the terminals do not hold the fuse pins tight enough. I...

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12-05-2019, 06:40 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Engine] Another high idle thread - how-to on butterfly plate springs? in General DeLorean Discussion

The top electrical part of the idle motor is separated from the lower valve part. Only thing that passes through is a shaft in a bearing. The lower...

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12-05-2019, 04:07 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread SpecialTAuto New Battery Ground Cables in Product Reviews

I would just use a steel or stainless stud or bolt. Brass can not use much torque on threads. Just clean the aluminum case where the terminals...

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12-04-2019, 05:31 PM

SamHill started a thread I am a cat person. in Open Discussion

Not like half-human, half-cat, I just mean that I like cats. I had to get that off my chest.

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12-04-2019, 04:16 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Electrical] LED Headlights in General DeLorean Discussion

Here may be another option. I have not used these but was just looking for other owners. If you plan to do conversions you better start looking for...

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11-30-2019, 01:05 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] You may try and talk me out of getting a DeLorean in General DeLorean Discussion

Jim Jam had a lot of hard to fix problems early with his car. I think he got most of them fixed and still owns the car.

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11-29-2019, 06:54 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread 2706 goes megasquirt in EFI

I don't think the OEM trigger shows you TDC. I think it just relates to RPM.

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11-26-2019, 02:12 PM

SamHill replied to a thread [General] You may try and talk me out of getting a DeLorean in General DeLorean Discussion

Modern cars are forgiving to inattention; this one is not. The vegan thing is stupid. The cows died in 1980. Rumor has it they were drunk on...

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11-25-2019, 02:51 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread Tesla cybertruck in Open Discussion

Search Results Featured snippet from the web specific weight metal and alloy metal or alloy weight (kg/dm3) stainless steel 7.48 - 8 rolled...

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11-24-2019, 06:24 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Engine] Delorean wont start in General DeLorean Discussion

The stock idle ECU for both auto and manual is 775 RPM which is fixed if your engine is adjusted correctly. I have the small Eagle starter and it...

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11-24-2019, 03:03 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] You may try and talk me out of getting a DeLorean in General DeLorean Discussion

None of the stock ECUs use a microprocessor. They are all discrete components and standard ICs.

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11-22-2019, 07:27 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread Tesla cybertruck in Open Discussion

I wonder if radar will not work on this truck. That goes for cops checking speed and the new cars automatic braking.

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11-18-2019, 11:15 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Engine] This is a cold start what do you think! in General DeLorean Discussion

+1 Or it could be a leaky exhaust gasket.

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11-17-2019, 08:17 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread VIN 2022, LS Swap in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

One thing I see with these V8 conversions is the axle shafts have a pretty large angle since the mounting must push it further forward. Is this...

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11-16-2019, 12:03 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread VIN 2022, LS Swap in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

And you have to find one on a rear engine car unless you want many reverse gears and one forward.

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11-15-2019, 02:06 PM

SamHill replied to a thread DeLorean Convention and Show (DCS_2020) - Initial Planning in DeLorean Events/Car Shows

Sounds like a good potential demo for DCS. Bring a raincoat, folks.

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11-15-2019, 02:02 PM

SamHill replied to a thread [General] Did you finance your Delorean? in General DeLorean Discussion

That litany is about the first several years with my car after it had been sitting nonoperational for a long time.... but I make a distinction...

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11-15-2019, 09:12 AM

SamHill replied to a thread DeLorean Convention and Show (DCS_2020) - Initial Planning in DeLorean Events/Car Shows

I have always wanted to scope out Nashville. And I'm sure there's a gastroenterologist that would love to scope out me.

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11-15-2019, 09:10 AM

SamHill replied to a thread [General] Did you finance your Delorean? in General DeLorean Discussion

What is consistently breaking every year that costs $2K?

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11-14-2019, 04:57 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Engine] Another high idle thread - how-to on butterfly plate springs? in General DeLorean Discussion

Two things on my car: The throttle cable had worn through the outer rubber where it was clamped on the passenger side valve cover. Greasing the...

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11-14-2019, 06:31 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Engine] got any head bolts you can part with? in General DeLorean Discussion

What do the rating numbers on the heads of the bolts say?

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