Re: 3 things appeared

["jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

On the Delorean the "mist test" isn't that good. If the secondary 
ignition wires are breaking down in the spark plug wells or around the 
dust boot you may not see or hear anything. The only ways to know for 
sure are 
1) remove and CAREFULLY inspect the wires, boots, distributer cap and 
rotor.
2) substitute known good parts
3) use an ignition analyzer scope to look for breakdown in the 
secondary ignition circuit.
The mist test can only verify that you have a problem, it may not tell 
you where.
Another thing to try is to run the motor in the dark (at night) and 
with your hands in your pockets look for any blue haze or arcing near 
the wires or distributer or ignition coil . Be careful in the dark not 
to burn yourself or get caught in the belts. Once you have a spot that 
breaks down it just gets worse and worse as it is now the "weak link" 
in the chain and electric will always follow the path of least 
resistance. This can happen with brand new parts especially if the 
wires are not seated on the spark plugs properly or the wires were 
streched or otherwise damaged during install. It is also not 
impossible for new parts to be defective. Suspect everything until 
proven wrong.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757 



--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Marc A. Levy" <malevy@xxxx> wrote:
> Just because they are new, does not mean they are good..
> 
> If one of the wires are rubbing on something, it could wear though 
the insulation. That is why on some hi-po cars you see the ignition 
wires wrapped in sheath. Inspect the wires, and try the mist test. 
Also spray the mist around the distributor, see if you have arching. 
It is hard to see, but you may even hear the sparks jump.
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: erikgeerdink [mailto:erikgeerdink@xxxx]
> > Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 9:13 AM
> > To: dmcnews@xxxx
> > Subject: Re: [DML] 3 things appeared
> > 
> <SNIP>
> > > 3. Common problem with old dry ignition wires. A good way to 
> > double check this is in a DARK garage, start the car and mist some 
> > water over the engine (with a spray bottle). You will probably 
see 
> > sparks jumping between the wires and engine.
> > 
> > I also have brand new wires. They were installed about 1200 miles 
> > ago.
> > 
> > Any other ideas????
> > 
> 
> >