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"Lotus 25 in restoration" - You're kidding, right??? Bruce

Nice!!! Welcome aboard!! Bruce

You're welcome Tom! Stan, I think the CM filter can use either a 1 micron element, or an 8 micron element for higher flow. If you're running carbs a 40 micron should be fine, but with injection I personally would want to use something finer. Maybe someone with more experience can give their point of view... Bruce

I checked out your car at the TOTD. That's a beautiful car!! Good luck with the sale! Bruce

Good luck Kevin and Jeff! We'll be cheering you on!!! :hurray:

Hi Tom, After many frustrating attempts at trying to get the socket (nut) of the fitting over the freshly cut hose, I decided to try the following. For AN-6 hose, I took a piece of 1/2" copper pipe, cut off a piece about 1-2" in length and then cut it lengthwise down the middle. I then put the two cut pieces of the copper pipe over the braided hose with the ends at the location where I want to cut the hose. I then put a hose clamp over the two copper pieces to hold them in place on the hose. I used a die grinder with a cut-off wheel to carefully cut the braided hose using the ends of the copper pipe as a guide. Then, you take the socket (nut) of the fitting and slide it over the hose end and the edge of the copper pipe which covers the cut end of the braided hose. The socket will slip over the copper pipe far enough to retain the braided end and then you can CAREFULLY release the hose clamp and take the two copper pieces off and slide the socket the rest of the way onto the hose. The rest of the assembly is easy after that....I always use the special lube and the soft jaw vise clamp to hold the fitting. When I was doing some AN-4 hose, I used the same 1/2" copper pipe, but had to cut a section out of the pipe for the reduced diameter of the -4 hose, and then had to form it around a steel rod to conform to the diameter of the -4 hose. Since I tried this method, I've never had to re-cut the end of the hose because of fraying! They have since come out with a product called a Koul-Tool which I believe does the same type of thing. Bruce PS: I can take a few pictures of the process tonight if you want.

Al, I had taken some measurements on the trailer soon after we picked them up so I thought I'd share. Overall Length: 213" Bed Length: 168" (Beavertail is 24" long) Overall Width: 94" Bed Width: 72" ( not 78" ) Ramp L x W: 69" x 16" Weight: Sorry, I still don't know yet... Tires: Load Star K550, ST205/75D15 (F78-15) Max Load 1820# @ 50PSI Wheels: 15 x 5J, 1820# DOT-T, "Bling-Bling" Bruce

Hi Stan, I always wanted to "play" around with braided line (and 1/4" and 3/8" stainless hard line with AN flares) and this was my chance to do it. I work at an o/h shop that works on jet engines so I see this stuff all the time. I picked up some good quality flaring and bending tools and had some fun learning to fabricate this stuff. I also came up with a simple (inexpensive) way to cut-off the braided line and assy the fittings which is one of the most PITA parts of the job. One thing I can say is the FI rubber line is a lot easier to work with and probably works just as well except for the abrasion performance. Here's a description from Russell about the benefits of braided hose: PROFLEX AND PRORACE STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED HOSE For maximum protection and reliability, more professionals and enthusiasts choose Russell ProFlex or ProRace performance hose. Constructed with a stainless steel outer braid that resists abrasion and corrosion, both have a Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) synthetic rubber liner with a nylon inner braid that will not collapse under extreme heat, yet is extremely flexible. Superior ProRace hose has the same features as ProFlex but with a specially formulated CPE synthetic inner liner that is embedded with a partial coverage stainless steel inner braid, then bonded together by a full coverage stainless outer braid for 50% more strength. Both types have these great features: Stainless steel covering for a more attractive installation that is abrasion resistant Temperature range of -40ºF to +350ºF for a wider variety of uses and routing Compatible with all hydrocarbon and alcohol-based fuels, lubricants and additives Available in a wide range of AN sizes to meet your needs Use with Full Flow, Full Flow Swivel and Tube Seal hose ends Use with AN adapter fittings in either Endura, stainless steel or anodized finishes Bruce

Hi Stan, I agree with Seth. I run a small Russell screen-type filter (bottom center of pic) before the pump and a large capacity fine-filtering Canton Mecca (top center of pic) after the pump to protect the injection system in case of fuel pump failure. Here's a picture of the set-up on my Birkin: http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/631193083_FUEL CELL-REAR END.JPG Please note that the return line is not hooked up correctly in this old photo. Bruce

Congratulations Bob! That's one wild ride!! :hurray: Bruce

Seems like a good deal to me! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-2-3-Duratec-Engine-0-Miles-Kit-car-Lotus-7_W0QQitemZ130135441691QQihZ003QQcategoryZ33615QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Bruce

Glad to hear that Jeff and Al!! Bruce

Hi Al, Am I correct in thinking that they were unable to reduce the width of the trailer for Jeff D? Bruce PS: I like my trailer!!

When I went for a ride with Cherik at the Dragon, I believe he said that he has around 70k miles on his Caterham!! According to his maintenance log he had 67k as of 5/31/2007. Hopefully he'll be along soon to verify. Bruce

Great job Al, and thanks Killboy!! :hurray: I hope the "retouching" includes the removal of that wannabe MINI??? Bruce

I can't tell if these are really bad photos, or just a little different?? http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1700123035_IMG_0299.JPG http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/27811661_IMG_0345.JPG Bruce

"It's been 20 some years since I've been to Glacier, but drive the Going to the Sun Highway through the park. It's fabulous!" It's been 30 years for me, but :iagree: Bruce

I'm not sure how to post a video, but I have this link to Streetfire. Hope it's ok... http://videos.streetfire.net/search/caterham/0/1dcdb100-62da-4716-9b4a-9821006cbad7.htm Bruce

"I did not hear this car run. Open headers!" "My Stalker pic was a little fuzzy, so I hope he doesn't mind but I stole one from Dennis' site..." Sorry Mazda, but if that's the same black and yellow Stalker, it had a side exhaust at TOTD.

Ed H's Caterham....this one left me speechless!! http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/965041464_IMG_0200.JPG Michael D's Cat, another beauty! http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/384901885_IMG_0187.JPG And Jeff C's Birkin...very nice! http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1794988874_IMG_0205.JPG Bruce

And here's a picture of some of the non-seven British cars at the group photo. Tony V's Cooper S (T-shirt hauler), Nancy W's Cooper (38mpg for the trip - not counting TOTD runs!!), and a chrome bumper Midget (not sure of the owner?) http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1516463656_IMG_0351.JPG Bruce

Some engine pics. My Stalker pic was a little fuzzy, so I hope he doesn't mind but I stole one from Dennis' site... http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/860006903_IMG_0209.JPG http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/486788911_IMG_0210.JPG http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1329165884_IMG_0211.JPG http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/300387909_IMG_0212.JPG http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1440030154_IMG_0213.JPG http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1432029693_IMG_0214.JPG http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1250603118_IMG_0215.JPG http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1788337235_lside.jpg And last, but definitely not least!! :jester: http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/257359570_IMG_0216.JPG Bruce

And here's a few of Dean and Claudia G's beautiful not quite completed series 1!!! http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/334277080_IMG_0193.JPG http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/927729983_IMG_0198.JPG http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1634202438_IMG_0199.JPG http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/811358970_IMG_0360.JPG Bruce

Here's a couple pics of John G's beautiful S2 at the group photo http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1457592725_IMG_0355.JPG http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/943950552_IMG_0356.JPG http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1807264098_IMG_0357.JPG Bruce

Thanks Mazda