Was Re: Accumalator now Inertia switch

["jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

The inertia switch was located by the lambda counter on the early 
cars. In a recall it was relocated to the area by the bonnet release 
because it was being hit by the driver's feet and being tripped 
inadvertantly. There was also a recall involving replacing "defective" 
or overly sensitive inertia switches. If your switch doesn't have a 
white splotch of paint on it then it may not have been replaced. I 
have also seen where the switches were bypassed. This may be the case 
in your car where not only was it bypassed but also removed. I 
strongly recomend having a working inertia switch because not only 
will it shut off the fuel pump in the event of a serious accident, 
it's other purpose is to unlock the doors. This is important because 
the driver may panic and not unlock the doors before trying to open 
them or (worst case) if the driver is unconcious it allows rescuers to 
remove the occupants quickly and without having to damage the car 
further. Of course this assumes that the central locking system is 
functional. The Delorean venders all carry the "improved" inertia 
switch and can help you with the install. 
The filter located in the tank is only supposed to keep the "big 
stuff" out of the pump. You really shouldn't try to filter too fine on 
the suction side of a pump. Most in-line filters are supposed to be on 
the pressure side. If the filter inside the tank was very dirty you 
should clean out the tank and replace the filter by the rear wheel. 
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757  




--- In dmcnews@xxxx, Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx> wrote:
> Over here in the UK, standard unleaded is 95 octane and super 
unleaded is 98 octane. I've
> only put standard in my DeLorean so far, and HAVE had bucking 
problems, but traced it to
> a blocked fuel pickup filter. I have now butchered the 
"question-mark" shaped hose and
> inserted an in-line pickup filter, which as of last night when I 
drove 120 miles, works
> beautifully.
> 
> (The reason I put in an in-line filter was because of how cheap and 
easy it is to get
> this particular filter (£6), compared to the inferior standard 
pickup filter.)
> 
> To go back to the original point, 95 octane petrol works fine. I 
haven't tried super yet.
> 
> The inertia switch SHOULD be located next to the bonnet release 
handle. I say SHOULD
> because mine's conspicuously absent...
> 
> Martin
> #1458
> 
> Adam Price wrote:
> 
> > My car also began bucking this morning for the first time. Fuel is
> > completely full and voltage levels normal. I put premium gas in it 
for the
> > first time since I;ve owned it. I know these engines are rated for 
91
> > octane, but premium is 92. Could this adversely affect the engine
> > performance?
> >
> > Where is the inertia switch?
> >
> > Adam