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Today, 12:37 PM

Michael replied to a thread [Engine] Car running poorly in General DeLorean Discussion

Just so you know, my car ran great with a bad fuel distributor for years. It was always a little finicky on starting. Sometimes it would start up...

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Yesterday, 11:07 PM

Michael replied to a thread [Engine] Car running poorly in General DeLorean Discussion

Problem is if I understand right, he has already done the basics and he had already messed with the mixture screw and tried to set it at idle. I...

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Yesterday, 10:01 PM

Michael replied to a thread [Engine] Car running poorly in General DeLorean Discussion

Until you can verify your mixture is properly set, you should not do anything else. You may just be wasting time and money. You should know that a...

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Yesterday, 06:00 PM

Michael replied to a thread [General] Which Tires To Buy in General DeLorean Discussion

I drove my car pretty hard at the 421 cruise at last year's DLG and I was on my old Cobras then. I never got close to maxing out those tires'...

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04-19-2021, 06:16 PM

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

Yesterday my wife and I took a nice long Sunday drive, put about 120 miles on her. Today I got bored and tackled a "scary" job. I got...

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04-19-2021, 03:17 PM

Michael replied to a thread [General] Which Tires To Buy in General DeLorean Discussion

I got about 500 miles on mine. They are the best tires I think I ever had(on the DeLorean) and I had Pilots at one time.

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04-18-2021, 10:29 PM

Michael replied to a thread [Fuel] Delphi Fuel Pump DFG0089 & Hardware replacement in General DeLorean Discussion

I thought about selling it but I would never curse anyone with an OE setup let alone make them pay for it.

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04-18-2021, 05:44 PM

Michael replied to a thread Stupid Delorean Comment Of the Day in Open Discussion

Nice bro! I really wish I had made a photo journal of all the people I have let sit my car. It's too late to start now as that number would always be...

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04-18-2021, 01:37 PM

Michael replied to a thread [Fuel] Delphi Fuel Pump DFG0089 & Hardware replacement in General DeLorean Discussion

That's the setup I used and I love it. I have no problems with the original sending unit. It works just fine mainly because I don't run my car to...

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04-17-2021, 09:41 PM

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

Antennas had 3 different locations. Early cars had them embedded in the windscreen. Later ones had them in the rear pontoon and then the fender...

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04-17-2021, 07:21 PM

Michael replied to a thread Stupid Delorean Comment Of the Day in Open Discussion

Not a stupid comment but it was the first time I have heard this. Guy in his 30's to 40's asked what kind of car it was. I told him and he said...

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04-17-2021, 05:21 PM

Michael replied to a thread [General] Ok help settle something. in General DeLorean Discussion

Customers/buyers/people in general often mistake honesty and kindness for weakness and will try to take everything they can. Working around car...

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04-17-2021, 01:35 PM

Michael replied to a thread [Fuel] Delphi Fuel Pump DFG0089 & Hardware replacement in General DeLorean Discussion

I noticed you said you tightened a clamp down to stop a leak. I don't know what clamps you are using but you may want to consider using fuel line...

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04-17-2021, 11:26 AM

Michael replied to a thread [Heat & A/C] Welp...so much for the A/C in General DeLorean Discussion

I wouldnt not think you destroyed anything. I would expect to replace the busted line, new accumulator and a pressure switch (since they are cheap)...

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04-17-2021, 11:05 AM

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

You know I knew those words were yours before I even saw your user name. Yes I had to drill 16 holes (8 in each panel). The scoops had threaded M8...

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04-16-2021, 05:12 PM

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

Installed DGo's switch plate. I had their old one but it was quite flimsy and I was always accidentally turning on my "mood" lights. This one seems...

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04-16-2021, 04:53 PM

Michael replied to a thread [Fuel] Delphi Fuel Pump DFG0089 & Hardware replacement in General DeLorean Discussion

Yes it is normal. Still you will want to leave the cover off and run for some time to make sure there are no leaks as well as after stopping the...

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04-16-2021, 07:14 AM

Michael replied to a thread [General] Best battery cut off switch? in General DeLorean Discussion

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04-14-2021, 07:01 AM

Michael replied to a thread [Electrical] Pulling Relays in General DeLorean Discussion

I keep a bicycle tire tool in my box for those very types of jobs where a non conductive pry tool is needed.

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04-13-2021, 11:40 PM

Michael replied to a thread Living the Dream - VIN 0628 in The DMC-12 Owner's Garage

Mods look great Jesse! Have you had a chance to drive with the shock tower brace? I thought it was gimmicky at first but it makes a HUGE difference!...

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04-11-2021, 08:23 PM

Michael replied to a thread Stupid Delorean Comment Of the Day in Open Discussion

Just today I had a kid who just got through with cancer treatment approach me and started gushing over the car. He was pretty knowledgeable and even...

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04-10-2021, 10:46 PM

Michael replied to a thread [Electrical] Large voltage drop in General DeLorean Discussion

There is a starter/alternator rebuild shop near me that has been in business for at least 25 years. I would have yours rebuilt IF you can find a...

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04-10-2021, 08:44 PM

Michael replied to a thread Question about selling in General DeLorean Discussion

That's very cool you kept the plate. Anything, (be it a plate or an entire car) to help you remember and have a physical connection is all that...

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04-10-2021, 04:45 PM

Michael replied to a thread Question about selling in General DeLorean Discussion

Did you sell it to the guy who was going to drive it home? I know you don't want to volunteer personal information as I wouldn't either, but just...

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