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The solvents used to clean mass flow sensors work pretty well and don't harm plastics. I'm curious to know why the roller barrels need cleaning. Is there build up on them? Andy

Looks like you're having some fun! I'm in the East Bay if you need any assistance. You guys are going to have a blast driving it when you're done!! Andy

Back when I worked in Formula Atlantic one of our drivers complained that the car would generate certain frequencies that would 'set him free'. Fortunately it was an issue with backfires like Croc mentioned and not something more serious. This post reminded me of that issue. The same driver once came over the radio complaining his rump was burning. Upon further examination (of the car!) we found we were a bit too aggressive with the ride height and the new venue a bit bumpier than expected. Opps! Andy

Croc, Did you have to bump up the wire gauge with the Hella horns or was the factory wiring adequate? Thanks, Andy

I believe they were for the PCV system on the '73 Midget I had.

Croc called it. Change everything that remotely looks like a hose or gasket unless it's Teflon. The gaskets/hoses in the pump assembly will self destruct if removed from the tank and then reused. I'm not sure of what causes the reaction, but when I was warned of this years ago we did an experiment. We pulled all the rubber components from a fuel pump system and placed them on my desk over a weekend. Upon return they had all aged approximately 1000 years. Looked like massive ozone cracking/dry rot. Not a piece was remotely usable. They do just fine until removed from their environment. Andy

I spotted this on CL this morning: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/novato-1961-lotus-series/7854626269.html

I’ve used Delta Camshafts in Washington. They’ve been good to work with. Andy

JohnCh, The coil on my Caterham is a Ford part. I'll have to find a P/N. It's the same as on a '92 2.3 I have. The coil add-liteness has appears to be different. For reference which is gen 1 and gen 2? Andy Added photos

JohnCh, Good catch on the coil pack. It's different than the one on my Duratec. I wasn't aware there were multiple generations for the wasted spark set up. I think you're right about the Ranger wires, the Ranger engine I have has the coil mounted in a different location than the engine in the Caterham. The XL1 wires that I found above appear to be for the same coil I'm using so the boots may be a no go. Andy

These look flashy :). https://xl1racesupply.com/products/custom-2-5-duratec-spark-plug-wires I'll check to see if I can see a P/N on mine when I get down to the garage. Andy edit: added photos

This may help: The cooling system on my car was a hodgepodge of hoses and tubes when I purchased it. I used the info in the post linked to fix things. I tossed probably 10# of hose and tubing and now the cooling system works just fine and is much simpler. Andy

Charlie, From what I hear in the videos it sounds like the timing is way off. It sounds like it's over advanced. Can you check the base timing with a light? It would be useful to see if that's correct, especially after the new ECU and Crank Sensor change. Andy

If you’re running antifreeze in the cooling system and you have coolant in the oil you should replace the bearings. Antifreeze will attack the bearings leading to failure down the road. Andy

Some of the mountain bike cables are more heavy duty. If you're replacing the sleeve too check the liner, there are some different ones with varying amounts of friction. Make sure you have slight play at WOT when up to temp and you foot pressing hard.