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A bit large. The block footprint is only around 16 x 1o or so. The hight is the thing. need a bag able to withstand some sharp edge scuffing and moving around.

Thanks guys for the responses, I never expected it. I have only used WD40 for an initial light dressing on the machined surfaces, for lack of having anything better and not ready to get it messy. In the bag I will give it a proper fog and passage flush. And a proper cleaning before any build. Its going on top of a steel cart and i will be able to keep basting it as necessary. Yes, mice will chew on almost anything.

I do consider the Lotus 7 a piece of art. I believe the visceral appeal, is difficult to explain, but appealing to the eye. It appealed to Patric McGooham to use the 7 in his TV series, when other beautiful and advanced vehicles were made available to use. Only the Seven would do. The seven was art for his canvas. I believe many 7 owners consider the 7 to be art for the street on a landscape of boring machines destined for the crusher. Sevens don't get discarded, they pass from owner to owner like cherished heirlooms . Like valuable works of art.

the PEZ Caterham dispenser Nice 13 year bump!

Sergio's thread is now more appropriate in Membr's Cars https://usa7s.net/ips/forum/30-member-rides/

I see a spacer in there so you should have a T9 5 speed. These were often standard w DeDion axles but your front is uprated narrow live axle type. Do you have an Triumph Ital/Marina live axle?

I'm keeping a new Kent block new for who knows how much longer... Doing my best to prevent rusting using an enclosure with large renewable desiccant packs to maintain humidity below 30% relative. so far it's working. I want to place the block into a heavy duty zip lock bag. Need recommendations for a suitable bag.

A crossflow?

there are Haynes manuals for Mk1 Escort. if you need page shots, PM me. Don't start banging on anything until you know the correct process. Ask me how I know..

Does SoftBits call that the "Long Nose"? It covers the bonnet louvers whereas standard shower caps stop short of the bonnet?

the pinion preload thrust collar thing? don't forget your pinion/drive shaft angle needs to equal the transmission/ shaft angle.

USA / UK shocks / dampers trunk / boot muffler / silencer speedometer / speedo wrench / spanner hood / bonnet drive shaft / prop shaft windshield / windscreen parts / fiddley bits

for the clutch cover, I can see that. they aren't usually very tight. it's critical these are tightened gradually and evenly.

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external or internal slave? the spacer doesn't effect the clutch. it was used because the V6 T9s had longer input shafts and the back space extended the shifter some. for a car this age, add T9 seals replacement and rear main engine seal and pilot/spigot bearing replacement to the order. it may be better to get everything pulled apart and inspected to identify what you need. it's been a long time.

A title brand, like Bonded, Junk, Salvage, is done for the protection of future purchasers as a warning that there is some possibility a hidden problem that may not be disclosed by a seller, as Mike pointed out. My point is, although it isn't as pretty as we would like, a brand does not necessarily represent the facts about the car, but more of a record of sales, what the car was sold as, not always what the car was. say, a fleet of rental cars was in a flood. The cars get a Flood label on a salvage title. If one of 100 cars was above water, it would still be sold in the lot and labeled flood.. As it has already been said, condition is a case-by-case basis. If you get lucky enough to pay half price, or less, for a written off Cat, that won't break the bank to get going, I would call the title brand or label a coupon. Enjoy the car but realize it's a coupon for the next buyer too. like most toys, the money you put into it you are not likely to get back. I wouldn't pay more than 10k. Anything more, put into a better car with an un-branded title. Unless you're wanting a track weapon, Classic Crossflow Cats sell for 15-25k. Also, selling the parts individually can be very profitable.

So you bring the 7 home and now you have offending fuel smells in the garage, so you have been told. A charcoal canister is the ticket! What have you used and what works? Links to older threads on this subject are appreciated.

Well, having a 7 is not a requirement, but do you have a car yet?

where?

@Darcy where are the pictures your S3? If you can't get a full bush set in the north Americas, all you should have to do is tell Chris at Redline UK what you have and he will send what you need. and probably a new silencer bobbin too. Crossflow live axle sets from Caterham should have most of what you need but there are probably some differences. So I would stick with Redline for this. you really should have the Tony Weale book. for vintage, but not too vintage, electrics get the Auto Electric Supplies LTD catalog. Scott

is it likely to get wings?

motre than that! it waters the eyes, damages ear drums, removes hair and dries out skin and bakes your dome. I have taken to wearing welders bandanas and ear plugs. I read on the clear windscreen side deflectors that the typical angles are ineffective. They should be out more, like, 20° off the window plane. this only addresss one source of turbulence, but it is a noticeable improvement. Sorry for the hijack.

you found my Blockbuster tape!

I know the feeling

yes, darn fugly. I assume they couldn't do anything that had already been done so it was the compromise.