IamScotticus

Be careful if you do. These were first available with Y16 bushes before plastic ball joint ends appeared. I have Jan 95 and Jan 96 manuals and neither of them mention the ball joint end adaptation to the "Classic" suspension. The old parts catalog lists these as 75702 Top Half Wishbone. Not even the Weale book mentions the ball joint ends.

Did you get a build manual?

In "dies", are you saying the engine has totally stopped, or is at a loss if power but is still running?

Do you have the key sensor issue? Old Zetec ECU issue

Do you have a faulty crash cut-off?

Depending on the dog quality. $1.50 Gas station dog gets ketchup. $200 Ball Park dog gets the works

Front Suspension: A arm top inner front 2030 (short?) A arm top inner rear 636 A arm lower inner front 2x Y16 with spacer A arm lower inner rear 636 A arm top outter ball joint grease A arm lower outter damper Rear Suspension: Radius arm front S2030 Radius arm rear S636 A frame front 636 A frame rear 2x Y16 with spacer I would also reccomend changing out the engine and transmission mounts. Yes, a press with dies would be necessary to drift out the bushes. They are not meant to rotate freely. The bushes are part of the support system. Like a round trampoline will be supported all around by the springs, or bands, the bushes support the movement of the car. The bush centers are clamped hard in the brackets and the bush outters are pressed in hard in the arms. Therefore, the suspension bushes are only tighened with the car on the ground and at its running height, dampers adjusted and your weight in the seat. Now, do you really think you need new bushings all around, or are you willing to try a for a proper re-tightening? The diff bushes and engine mounts (Jag E-type) usually need refreshing. Front hub bearings will most likely be under greased and dry. Hub and LF14 brakes are Spitfire. Your master cylinder is Spitfire 1500 with a special horizontal tank. I don't know where that comes from.

You have uprated Live Axle front suspension. There are bush packs available from Caterham and Redline. I'll get you the numbers soon. Get the 7 restoration and maintenance book by Tony Weale. It will answer a lot of questions.

@Timothy Keith-Lucas Ever find it?

@locost7018 ever find one?

For those interested in eliminating the speedo cable, on the T9, possibly the Escort 4 speed, these 5/8" core plugs fit the speedo hole to seal it off. Dorman # 555-011 Zinc plated steel. I have not drifted one into the case yet, so I don't know it it will crack, but Bearing Kits has been selling these for the purpose, I assume they have done it enough to vouch for the method. I have a junk tail to practice on. Will update with result. I have 10 now. PM if you want one. But for $5 on Amz, it costs the same to buy your own.

Are you wanting different seats? Do you want to install runners? I need to verify it, I should have a pair of adjustable seat mounting brackets from a 90's Caterham available. PM me if interested.

This site features articles on the racing sport. https://sportscardigest.com/gold-leaf-team-lotus-the-deal-and-the-first-glory/

It would appear a fair number of 7 listing on Facebook Marketplace. Must be cautious on Facebook and Ebay Motors. Never send money before seeing the car in person. The seller should able to FaceTime or other video call method to show the car is real. Yes BAT has been the place for 7 sales. Sometimes a better deal for the buyer than the seller. But there are so many shenanigans in car buying, having an intermediary or broker is worth it. As long as I'm running my pie hole I'll say this...thinking of buying a cheap derelict project to build up? Do you think you will come out cheaper or better? No and no. Buy a complete 7 and go from there. There are plenty that come up for sale, no need to try to do it on the cheap or do it your way. It won't take long to find something to wrench on. The seller usually takes a loss just to get it gone.

So the shaft can move freely... For a blue or black Caterham Branded steering rack rebuild, Assuming the typical operating temperatures average 200 F., which grease shall I pack in the housing?

On cooling, https://youtu.be/CR-OY-jDGv8?si=G3DES2GhOdiYc0xc

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I could find a Krylon in your shade, Flying Purple People Eater. Almost positive I have a Duck tape

Chris got my order to me in 5 days. Considering he wouldn't have seen the confirmation till Saturday, Wednesday is pretty fast.

Rub-on tattoos?

Wanted to mention AES Auto Electric Supplies www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk They carry the older bits and reproductions.

Can we have pics of the entire flasher?

Look like early Caterham. Nose has plate mount. Clams have latch dimples on both sides, which is something I haven't seen from a Lotus, only dimples on the right. AFAIK, LS3 used S2 clams. Could be wrong. Left rear wing has cutout for rear exhaust.

Doesn't TVR have similar to this?

It's a Cobrus! Yea, that's a Camaro grille