[DML] Re: transmission problems

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Darryl ,

The connection between the plastic clutch line and roll pin relates to
drivers forcing the gearshift in and out of gear when the clutch will not
release due to a swollen plastic clutch line. As you know this will
eventually bend or break the roll pin.

We're here to help you.

DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>
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----- Original Message -----
From: Darryl Tinnerstet <darryl@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 6:54 PM
Subject: [DML] Re: transmission problems


> Joe -
> I think you probably hit it on the head - the failure of the roll pin a
> couple years ago probably caused some damage to the mainshaft splines.
Even
> though we welded the new roll pin in place, it just couldn't take the
> torque. I have a new mainshaft in my inventory, and have a new input
shaft
> on its way from Houston. I will also be checking locally with some racer
> types on ideas to make the coupling tougher. I was curious, though about
> your comment on "roll pin failures due to plastic clutch lines" - is that
a
> relationship you have encountered? Its not something I've seen at all,
> outside of my own rather unique situation. And you are right about the
> great "Arnie types" - they make it all worthwhile.
>
> --
> Darryl Tinnerstet