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I think most of the time the steering rack boot is fastened to the inner tie rod by a cable tie. If that is keeping the inner tie rod from turning easily you can cut the cable tie, make your adjustments, and then replace the cable tie when you're done.

SK400 - I sent you a PM.

Newly listed Lotus Seven racecar on BAT: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1961-lotus-seven-2/

My favorite photo of my old Birkin.

Great stories Ron and Croc. Very sad to hear the news of her passing. She was unique! RIP Sabine....

New video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=sM5teKOVBNI

A good write-up with some photos of a T9 disassembled here: http://my.voyager.net/~quadrant19/Gearbox-upgrade.html

I was working as a tech when the Mercury Merkur came out in the 80's and remember there was a TSB for the oil capacity/fill level on the T9. They actually had you make up a dipstick to measure the level at 1.00" down (IIRC) from the upper level fill plug which corresponded to the same capacity if the case had the lower plug. So what was referenced above is correct. I rebuilt the T9 with a BGH C/R gear kit for my old Birkin and was really happy with the results. I also installed a Quaife cover and was able to check the level from above which worked out really well:

I couldn't find them in my search but I did find these: https://www.mcmaster.com/perforated-base-studs/

IIRC it should me a 10mm.

Early Lotus Seven with Coventry Climax and DeDion rear end:

Cool, thanks for sharing Ross!

I agree, looking forward to more updates!

Very nice!

Not positive, but they look like CSR wheels.

The turn signals used on the earlier models in the US were Lucas L594 units. They were used in many British sports cars of the 50's and 60's and my first car (1961 Bugeye Sprite) used them on both the front and rear for turn signals. The chrome ring is used to retain the glass lens so they don't fall out! Not sure if I missed it being mentioned but the lower powered Caterhams today are using the Ford Sigma 1.6L engines out of a Ford Fiesta and later Focus.

If you do a search in the following Low Flying archives you'll find some articles on the 310 and the Sigma motor. Just type in Sigma/310/premier power/etc and you should find some good write-ups. Sorry I couldn't link directly to the articles. Here:http://lowflying.lotus7.club/lowflying/search.jsp After doing some research and communication with several owners I decided to go with the 310. I had an idea on what I wanted as far as the driving experience and thought that the 310 best fit the bill. Like Croc said, I'll probably be shopping for a set of 13" wheels with stickier tires at some point. I did get the Premier Power lightweight flywheel/clutch setup which reduced the rotating mass by almost 50%. I'll have mine on the road when the roads are clean this spring and can give a better review at that time.

I ended up modifying the T9 I had in my old Birkin so I could fill and check the level from above. Here's a link to an old thread and some photos: https://www.usa7s.net/vb/showthread.php?2765-T9-Trans-Cover-Fill-Plug

I've never seen the white turn signal housing sold separately. If you didn't want to buy the whole assy, you might be able to get some 3/8" hard line (or whatever size has the proper ID), cut off a short section and JBWeld it around the broken piece to reinforce it. I measured the OD of the (2) white stubs at around .278".

Thanks for all you do guys to maintain this site! Looking forward to seeing the new look.

Beautiful Series 1 Steve! I lived in Lexington for several years back around 1980 and agree about the beautiful back country roads. Had a MG at the time, wish I had my Seven!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Nice, I've been thinking of doing that too.