Very good, thanks for poting this, always wanted to know what the innards of these consisted of, not as messy as i thought.
Is there a way to test the low fuel light? Mine doesn't come on when the fuel gets real low, and i did try replacing the globe, must be something a bit further down the line?
Paul Black - Vin 1919
The Delorean fuel gauge is notoriously inaccurate...is it the guage or the sending unit? Is there a modern replacement?
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Sending unit
I suppose this guy would be considered a modern replacement but there have been some fitment issues with a few of them, probably an early version thing.
eBay selling at it's best I can tell you stock Delorians and quite a bit of slugs so the Turbo is a super nice up-grade.
K-Jet: Causing electrical issues since November 5th 1955
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My VIN: 16510 and carbureted
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My VIN: 03238 Grey & Black Hybrid - Auto - work in progress Former owner 10902 - Universal 93 Raffle Car
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I have a Houston unit in one car, and the oem in the other - I had the Houston unit replaced under warranty because it wasn't accurate - neither was the replacement. I'll give them props for having them made - unfortunately the production units aren't perfect. They own them and have paid for them, so that's what they have.
Try to get your oem unit fixed first...
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I saw an attempt at fixing some of the issues with the "new" fuel baffle before. It dealt with putting a small metal screw in the open hole at the bottom, sort of like how the screw is in the second hole at the bottom. Did it to a car I've been working on recently, and will be back at this weekend. Pics to follow when I'm around the car again.
The original TankZilla units used this Saab fuel level sender...
http://www.redlinemotive.com/store/r...l+Sending+Unit
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Since it reads in reverse from our senders, its not directly compatible with the stock gauge. TankZilla was a logic box that went between this sender and the gauge to correct those readings. TankZilla may not be available anymore, but this sender still has life for DeLoreans. I plan to make the new electronic instrument cluster fully compatible with this Saab unit, along will all DeLorean units available. A user-selectable jumper will switch between types.
Fuel level will be averaged over 30-60 seconds. No quick swings, no "clicks". Just averaged exact level.
Not available yet, but putting it out there as another option.
Jim Reeve
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D-Status: - Getting some Spring exercise