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01-10-2021, 09:42 PM

fmj78 replied to a thread [Engine] Exhaust Recommends 2021 in General DeLorean Discussion

Ohh is there any info out there on B280F swap? I'm thinking of a re-power when I do the frame repair job.

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01-09-2021, 11:40 AM

fmj78 started a thread [Engine] Exhaust Recommends 2021 in General DeLorean Discussion

If you were going to replace your entire exhaust system from the block to the back, what product would you go with? What material studs would you...

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01-09-2021, 10:32 AM

fmj78 replied to a thread [General] Clutch job just turned into a major overhaul in General DeLorean Discussion

Thanks everyone for talking me through the problem. I've brought in professional help on this one. He is going to finish the job of cleaning...

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01-09-2021, 10:31 AM

fmj78 replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Input Shaft Play Question in General DeLorean Discussion

Thanks everyone for talking me through the problem. I've brought in professional help on this one. He is going to finish the job of cleaning...

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01-06-2021, 11:00 PM

fmj78 replied to a thread [General] Clutch job just turned into a major overhaul in General DeLorean Discussion

I had not thought of that. Excellent idea, thank you!

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01-06-2021, 09:15 PM

fmj78 replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Input Shaft Play Question in General DeLorean Discussion

Absolutely

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01-06-2021, 06:51 PM

fmj78 replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Input Shaft Play Question in General DeLorean Discussion

Definitely going to try that. It needs a tap anyway so I'll probably do a time-sert, sealer on those threads, and decide to use the correct bolt, or...

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01-06-2021, 06:49 PM

fmj78 replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Input Shaft Play Question in General DeLorean Discussion

wasn't too far, it was angle of attack. I was trying to knock down a little more from the top side of the bolt hole and the bit tip was pointed...

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01-06-2021, 06:47 PM

fmj78 replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Input Shaft Play Question in General DeLorean Discussion

This was self inflicted. The heater pipe was leaking (probably for a very long time), and made it impossible to free up the top passenger side...

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01-06-2021, 05:27 PM

fmj78 replied to a thread [General] Clutch job just turned into a major overhaul in General DeLorean Discussion

Thanks for all the tips. I think I'm going to attempt a timesert with red loctite, stud with red loctite, and maybe loosen the engine mounts to tilt...

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01-05-2021, 05:15 PM

fmj78 replied to a thread Virginia owner check in (MD, DC, WV too!) in The DeLorean Club of Virginia (DCVA)

Annapolis MD here

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01-05-2021, 04:56 PM

fmj78 started a thread [General] Clutch job just turned into a major overhaul in General DeLorean Discussion

https://youtu.be/q4TVESHGyVc I have another block, any suggestions for performance upgrades while building up a new engine?

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01-05-2021, 04:53 PM

fmj78 replied to a thread [General] What have you done to your DeLorean today? in General DeLorean Discussion

I killed it... https://youtu.be/q4TVESHGyVc

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01-05-2021, 04:53 PM

fmj78 replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Input Shaft Play Question in General DeLorean Discussion

Well... I'm building a new engine now.... https://youtu.be/q4TVESHGyVc

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01-04-2021, 10:27 AM

fmj78 replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Input Shaft Play Question in General DeLorean Discussion

thanks for the tip. Once I get this broken bolt out, I should be home free.

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01-03-2021, 06:08 PM

fmj78 replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Input Shaft Play Question in General DeLorean Discussion

right so if the bearing is not snug in the housing, should I get an oversize bearing or replace the housing? I think this problem has existed...

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01-03-2021, 10:39 AM

fmj78 replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Input Shaft Play Question in General DeLorean Discussion

So I got the clutch/pressure plate/fly wheel off yesterday and the pilot bearing just came out with a finger pull. That seems wrong. Anyone else...

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01-02-2021, 11:20 AM

fmj78 replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Input Shaft Play Question in General DeLorean Discussion

thanks. I'm going into that case next week so I'll report what I find.

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01-02-2021, 11:19 AM

fmj78 replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Input Shaft Play Question in General DeLorean Discussion

RGR on the kit from Grady. I already have the new pivot bolt (and new bracket) for the linkage because the old one is seized to the bracket. ...

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01-01-2021, 07:30 PM

fmj78 replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Input Shaft Play Question in General DeLorean Discussion

Hey I read all about your transmission work today on the forum. Nice work and thanks for all the documentation and pictures.

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01-01-2021, 07:29 PM

fmj78 replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Input Shaft Play Question in General DeLorean Discussion

I found Roedl's videos today and watched them all twice. That kind of pushed me over the hump to open it up. Thanks for the reply.

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01-01-2021, 07:29 PM

fmj78 replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Input Shaft Play Question in General DeLorean Discussion

Thanks for the info. I'm going to do the roll pins so I'll be able to take a look at the input shaft. I have the whole clutch kit with main seal,...

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01-01-2021, 04:52 PM

fmj78 started a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Input Shaft Play Question in General DeLorean Discussion

Started as a clutch job + exhaust upgrade "while i'm in there" ... I've got the trans on the bench and the input shaft seems to have a TON of play...

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