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This is a well known (some would say infamous) Seven across the pond. It's currently for sale on Pistonheads. http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/677084.htm Here is his web site for the car. http://www.the-webbs.com/k2rum/k2home.htm Steve

The hydraulic setup was on the car when I bought it. At one point I did some internet research on it, and found this: http://www.bugsandbuggies.com/Neal_Ind.asp?Subgroup=Slave_Cylinder&Group1=Cylinders&Group_Name=Master+and+Slave+Cylinders If you Google "Neal Pulling Slave cylinder" you'll find other companies that sell them. It's not really attached to the bell housing, in that it just sits in that eye on the side of the housing - if that makes any sense. Steve

Took a few quick photos of my Crossflow setup. Picture from above the slave cylinder is pretty fuzzy, and the one from below was taken blind, but thought these might help a bit. Steve http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/339645948_PICT0055.JPG http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1984059153_PICT0056.JPG http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1644752622_PICT0059.JPG

I spoke with Ben about 3 weeks ago, and this topic came up. As I understood it, the change to using the Duratec did away with the need for Caterham USA and RMSCI to be separate. RMSCI couldn't sell you the engine (and tranny?) because it would violate the US reg's (essentially selling you a complete car, which would require compliance with federal safety standards - and probably other things), which is why Caterham USA had the engine program. The plan now is to have customers buy the Duratec directly from Ford. At least, that's the gist of what I took away from our conversation. Steve

There is a small possibility that I will have a scheduling/priority conflict, but if not I will definitely be at the track day. Ran at Hallett last year, and it's a great track for the Seven. Steve St. Louis

My '98 Crossflow Caterham has the hydraulic clutch. I'd give Ben a RMSCI a call. Not sure they will have the parts, but he should be able to point you in the right direction. At one point I thought I might have to replace my Master Cylinder, and managed to find this site: http://www.bugsandbuggies.com/Neal_Ind.asp?Subgroup=Girling_Master_Cylinders&Group1=Cylinders&Group_Name=Master+and+Slave+Cylinders And I think this may be the slave cylinder I have (the blue one) http://www.bugsandbuggies.com/Neal_Ind.asp?Subgroup=Slave_Cylinder&Group1=Cylinders&Group_Name=Master+and+Slave+Cylinders It's been awhile, and I'd have to look at my Master Cylinder to confirm which model it is. I think the conversion is pretty straight forward. You also might want to search on BlatChat. Steve

Ian - I have a 1700 Crossflow, and several years ago on a Sunday morning drive experienced the same symptoms. Had been driving for 30-40 minutes, when it started to miss, cough, etc. I finally pulled over to take a look. Nothing loose, but if I remember correctly my coil was also extremely hot. Anyway, after about 15 minutes of primarily staring, with the occasional check to see if anything was loose, I decided to start it. Started right up, ran clean, and I've never had the problem again (famous last words - figure I'm jinxed now!). Sorry I can't help with the diagnosis. Steve

Here is Derrick Walker's Series 2 that Mike mentioned. Oh yeah, that's Mike in the second picture. Steve http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/484264449_PICT0002.JPG http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/768593609_PICT0003.JPG

There's probably an evenings worth of Crossflow oil pressure posts on Blatchat. The most recent is here: http://www.blatchat.com/t.asp?Id=151607 I've stopped (pretty much) worrying about the low pressure at idle. My gauge is in bars, and I'm usually around 1 bar or less at idle (1200 rpm). The Wallage book on Crossflows states that minimum at 700 rpm is 0.6 kp/cm2 and 1.5 at 2000 rpm. The other problem I've had is with my sender. I've replaced it once, and the current one is as bad as the first. It's erratic at best - the needle will just drop to zero, then start bouncing around, then settle in. Don't know what sender you're using (mine is Caborent (sp?)), but again per Blatchat, converting to a mechanical gauge is a recommended solution. Burton's over in the UK sells the high pressure pump - I think there is also a high volume pump. Steve

Morgan - Saw this while tonight while watching the hockey game. Hope you're getting some residuals out of it. http://www.subaru.com/sub/misc/2008/autoshow/ny0311/wrx/index.html?module=wrx_sti&section=gallery_video&from=home_page_tout Steve

You might be able to commission Nathan at RMSCI to make another. About half way down this page: http://www.rmsci.com/video.html Steve

Other books you might consider are "Weber Carburetors" by Pat Braden and "How to Build & Power Tune Weber and Dellorto Carburetors" by Des Hammill. My 1700 Crossflow has the Kent 244 cam and head porting. The Weber 40's have 120 Main, F16 Emulsion, 165 Air Correction, and 50F9 Idle. Haven't checked to see what the Choke size is. To my somewhat uneducated foot, it doesn't have any real flat spots (although things don't really get interesting until about 4000 rpm) and starts easily. I've been told that changing things on Webers can be a slippery slope. Good luck! Steve

Was a bit surprised at the stated Caterham seat cost, so took a quick look at RMSCI's site. The $1000+ seats are a carbon/kevlar composite. There is also a fiberglass model for $470. Still not cheap, but not $1000 either. In terms of prices, as near as I can tell the same fiberglass seat is listed on the Caterham UK site for 270 pounds. My experience has been that some things are a bit more, some a bit less than what you might find if you bought direct from Caterham UK. Steve

Al - Timing may not be right, but Rocky Mountain is restoring an S2. http://www.rmsci.com/5287/0208.pdf Steve

Not my cup of tea (I'm still in the '60s with my Crossflow and clamshell wings), but this is a Caterham with a supercharged RSTV8 currently on display at the Autosport exhibition in the UK. http://www.silesia-grills.co.uk/images/as1.jpg http://www.silesia-grills.co.uk/images/as2.jpg http://www.silesia-grills.co.uk/images/as3.jpg http://www.silesia-grills.co.uk/images/as4.jpg http://www.silesia-grills.co.uk/images/as5.jpg Thread from Blatchat is here: http://www.blatchat.com/t.asp?Id=144571 Steve

The fourth post down here: http://www.blatchat.com/t.asp?Id=144383 indicates that they are selling the side skin/bodywork separately.

Also known as a Morgan. http://www.morgancars-usa.com/threewheelracer.html

Thought this was interesting. Wasn't aware of this variant. http://www.toniqr.co.uk/ http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/203050/toniqr.html Steve

Lots of info on oil, Crossflow specific and general, on Blatchat. I started with 10w40 in my Crossflow, but have been using various 50's for the last few years. I think as long as your pressure is fine, the 10w40 will work. Steve

Put me down for 1 men's. Will pay via Paypal. Thanks. Steve Montgomery

Came across this on Blatchat: http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/6900_gggg_025_3.jpg Too good not to share. Blatchat link to post is: http://www.blatchat.com/t.asp?Id=140166 Steve

I've also used a NAPA 1374. Currently have a Fram 3614 on it, and have used an STP S3614 several times. Both the Fram and the STP I've gotten at Autozone. Steve

The St. Louis Lotus club had a sort of "dyno day" over the Labor weekend. Pretty low key - everyone just cycling through the dyno - 3 pulls and you were done. My 1700 Crossflow started life as the 135 HP spec, then had the cam changed to the 244 which I was told put it in the 150 HP category - at least in theory. As you can see (maybe - not as sharp as I had hoped), I managed 107 HP, and 97 ft. lbs. I think if I'd gone to 7000 rpm (or close) I might have made it over 110. Didn't measure the AFR, although I may go back and have them check that also. I think I'll wait until the temp is in the 40's - the Webers love that cold air. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1378673624_Crossflow_Dyno_09012007.jpg

Dave - I used Passport to ship my Caterham from Denver to it's home here in St. Louis. Overall, I thought the service was excellent. I'd use them again. Steve

Jeff - just sent you a PM. Steve