IamScotticus

One of the things I like to say about 7s is, they are not cars. They have car parts, yes, but if you treat it like a car, you will tear it up in no time.

More info! What engine is this for?

Let's hear the horror stories! Sometimes we get lucky and find a shop and a mechanic who will give your 7 the right treatment. Often times not. They simply don't have the investment in your car that you do. And perhaps to them, your idea of a golden toy is one they have no respect for no matter how they fawn and gush over it when you bring it in. That should be a clue there. Well intended or not, I have heard of many bad experiences of 7s being taken to the wrong man with $hitty results. Oh, how do I screw thee? Let me count the ways! Thread rules: No names! Regardless of how much someone deserves to be called out, please don't mention specific people, business or any detail that can infer to them. We don't want to bring the forum any slander or liable suits.

Its a 1,200 pound car. It's going to jump. Keep your Tyre pressure below 20 psi.

It's like they say, no two 7s are alike.

It may only be live axle thing, But I was surprised at how a 7 will skip around the road laterally.

These are umbrella seals and are intended to ride the stem up and down so the necessary amount of oil lubricates the stem. This is a good time to check lateral valve stem movement. If it wiggles, you may need valve guides. More than helpful...

I would have lost myfckingshit.

I was going to suggest a large gage soldering iron on the stud and clamped on so the heat is applied to that core. Heat until you see smoke.

Saw on FB 7spot the recent Westy revival isn't gonna make it. This interview video will post on the 17th. They had a good engine.

@Xhilr8n re: grammar, Thanks for the clarification. There is official guidance. Because we want information.

I don't understand how, for the same reasons one would NOT use a Powerflex bush, that one would opt for a hard spherical or rose joint. To harden one point to the detriment of the next? Yes the A-frame to chassis mounts have bushes, but rather thin ones. Do these suffer too much by the use of a spherical at the center?

Working out idle is a very hands on process done by feel and giving the engine what it likes. I would stick to the good books and Tuning guides you get from Pierce Manifold and others and avoid rabbit holes. This is a light car so you aren't rolling through the dead spots like a 4K pound car you will feel everything. If you're going to err, err on the side of rich. At least you won't melt anything. There are other things here I would like to critique, however. This car shakes and vibrates; everything moves. This is why Caterham used steel brake lines. I have identified points where your heater hoses may be in danger of abrasion. Also, I think the crankcase vent breather filter is likely going to become an oil collector/dripper in that position. I recommend a longer vertical position or routing it to a mounted catch can/breather, even if you do have the OEM oil separater in place. The upper rocker cover vent can also benefit from routing to a collector. Both of these can be routed into a single catch can/breather. It will keep the engine bay cleaner. I also see a spark plug lead very close to a hose clamp that will get cut into. The rule is, if you can wiggle it, the car is wiggling it. Wiggle and see what rubs, comes lose and how now before it breaks on the road.

Members can go to Will's profile and search for all his contributions. He gas a website with much of his research posted there. https://www.anglocanadianlotus7.ca/

You have a fantastic skill set to to make this much progress in 26 months! And very well done I think. An interesting thing about your body is the front wings are missing the frogeye indicator pods. Did you have them cut off and patched over?