Re: [DML] "no start" is cured

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Wayne,

Happy to hear about solving your battery problem. I thought I might comment
on your comment that:

"The mechanic says even my "Ducey goosey" alternator is charging
just fine (!)"

Just a word of caution: when the Ducellier alternator is ready to die it
will give no warning. The Ducellier alternator is rated at 80 amps
continuous, the DeLorean electrical system can draw in excess of 90 amps at
full load (all accessories switched on). The system will surge higher than
that especially when the cooling fans kick in unless equipped with a
Fanzilla.

Just like a fuse, when the Ducellier is overloaded it will just stop
working. Keep in mind that heat is also a big factor.

"We're here to help you"

DMC Help / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxx>
Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>
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----- Original Message -----
From: <deloreanernst@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2000 9:39 PM
Subject: [DML] "no start" is cured


> Thanks to all who offered cures to my "it suddenly wouldn't start, just
> grunts" problem. I was skeptical of those who pointed at the battery
since
> it's a Diehard Gold less than a year and a half old, plus it didn't
gradually
> weaken. And being a daily driver, it knew didn't die in storage. But
hey,
> you guys were right! Dead cell. and to think I blamed my D's
electrical!
> Poor baby! The mechanic says even my "Ducey goosey" alternator is
charging
> just fine (!) Not a "De Lorean problem," it's a SEARS problem!
>
> Thanks again!
>
> -Wayne
> "Living the dream!"
> 11174