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09-24-2023, 06:38 PM

DMC-81 replied to a thread [General] DMCH broken parts in General DeLorean Discussion

Hi. I bought tons of parts from DMCH and DMCFL over the last 10 years. I had issues with one or two parts, and I just called and explained the...

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09-23-2023, 10:46 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Electrical] Rear light connectors in General DeLorean Discussion

I need to find some other things to order from DPI else shipping is $25.

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09-23-2023, 08:03 AM

Bitsyncmaster started a thread [Electrical] Rear light connectors in General DeLorean Discussion

My LH rear light was intermittent and it turns out moving the connector a little makes or breaks the connection. My rear light circuit boards have...

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09-23-2023, 07:48 AM

Bitsyncmaster started a thread [Electrical] Rear light lables swapped (LH or RH) in General DeLorean Discussion

The schematic and some parts define which side of the car is defined as left hand (sitting in the car looking out the front). This is done rather...

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09-20-2023, 06:55 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread 3D printer in Open Discussion

I just did an export from Fusion360 of the same HVAC face plate from TinkerCAD and the .stl file is 562 Kbytes. The .stl from TinkerCAD is 437...

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09-18-2023, 01:53 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] Binnacle help: voltage and coolant temp not reading properly in General DeLorean Discussion

Maybe your thermostat is stuck open. You can start the car cold and let it idle while feeling the pipe where the otterstat is mounted. It should...

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09-17-2023, 08:36 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread 3D printer in Open Discussion

TinkerCAD now lets you export to Fusion360. I tried it with my HVAC faceplate and it worked. I can now view it on Fusion360 and maybe edit it. I...

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09-17-2023, 05:34 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Engine] Engine stumbling in General DeLorean Discussion

Those symptoms tell me your mixture is lean.

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09-15-2023, 12:29 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Suspension] Top of the rear shock support looks odd... in General DeLorean Discussion

I would think a 1/4" steel plate would do.

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09-14-2023, 06:55 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread 3D printer in Open Discussion

You can't make design changes to a .STL file so it is not a source file.

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09-14-2023, 05:39 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread 3D printer in Open Discussion

That is one most people use but I don't use it enough to justify the cost. Maybe 1 or 2 months a year max.

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09-14-2023, 05:01 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread 3D printer in Open Discussion

I'm looking for a CAD design software just to do "engineered parts". I don't want something that can animate or do modeling of cartoon charterers. ...

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09-14-2023, 04:51 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] failed smog in General DeLorean Discussion

I would not think a small vacuum leak would lean the mixture because the lambda O2 sensor would compensate.

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09-14-2023, 01:03 AM

Chris 16409 replied to a thread [General] failed smog in General DeLorean Discussion

I saw you got a new catalytic converter from DeLorean Go. I have a feeling it's not up for the strict emissions in California. DeLoreans were able to...

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09-13-2023, 04:49 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] failed smog in General DeLorean Discussion

I have run fuel additives hoping to fix problems. No harm was done but not typical it fixes anything. I see google searches show everything can...

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09-13-2023, 01:32 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] failed smog in General DeLorean Discussion

If your injectors were all working the same, my guess is that's not your problem. What does it cost you now to get it tested?

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09-10-2023, 08:03 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] failed smog in General DeLorean Discussion

Good idea to go early. The offer still stands for the ECU. You would not have to install it, just unplug the connector from your old one and plug...

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09-10-2023, 05:27 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] failed smog in General DeLorean Discussion

If you want to run your next smog test with my redesigned lambda ECU, send me your shipping address.

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09-10-2023, 12:47 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Engine] New Exhaust, Old Studs in General DeLorean Discussion

That is a good idea. I have a spot welder that I could attach battery cables to which would probably also work. Also would not create a big spark.

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09-09-2023, 08:39 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] failed smog in General DeLorean Discussion

I agree that testing the injectors is your next step. When you push the air flap, don't press it very far since the testing is mostly low RPMs. Do...

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09-07-2023, 09:59 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] failed smog in General DeLorean Discussion

I've been thinking a lot about your failed emissions. Since you passed at the same place before, maybe they changed or updated their equipment or...

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09-07-2023, 04:47 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] failed smog in General DeLorean Discussion

Your numbers are using dwell reading on an 8 cylinder scale. If your meter has 4 cylinder you use the book values (double those numbers you stated)....

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09-06-2023, 01:03 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] failed smog in General DeLorean Discussion

Good to know. I've had a couple cats start to rattle but that turned out just the large block of honeycomb lost it's seal around the metal. ...

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09-06-2023, 06:08 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread 1982 Frame Off Restoration in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

I used wire brushes on a Dremal hand held flex extension to clean my VOD.

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09-06-2023, 06:04 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] failed smog in General DeLorean Discussion

I don't think the CAT can break up on it's own. It can plug up if it was using leaded gas, that was an option back when unleaded first showed up.

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09-04-2023, 11:58 PM

Chris 16409 replied to a thread [For Sale] DeLorean Parts By Chris Miles in DeLorean Parts

I’ll send you a PM.

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09-04-2023, 06:59 PM

Chris 16409 replied to a thread [For Sale] DeLorean Parts By Chris Miles in DeLorean Parts

My updated Catalog can be found here: https://www.deloreantechnologies.com/88miles/

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09-03-2023, 06:58 PM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [General] failed smog in General DeLorean Discussion

I don't think it would be clean like that without the PO doing a hollow out work. How it passed before is a mystery. Yes you would have some chunks...

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09-03-2023, 10:22 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Where for art thou reverse in General DeLorean Discussion

I get that forward sometimes when I think it went into reverse. I've learned to always back out slow, looking out the side window. That quickly...

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09-03-2023, 09:56 AM

Bitsyncmaster replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] Where for art thou reverse in General DeLorean Discussion

There is no synchro for reverse. So on my car it may take a "double clutch" every so often to get reverse. You do know you have to lift up on the...

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