IamScotticus

Found this sold listing. Many nice photos. Note the defrost vents on the scuttle, if that's what they are. https://sodo-moto.com/listings/super-seven-2tg/

link?

Are original Ford head bolts available anywhere? In Jake LaMont's excellent Formula Ford engine building book, he gives excellent advice on preparing the head: Pack it up and send it off to a specialist.

While on the subject, Does anyone endorse the use of torquing Lubrication? Assuming the threads are chased and clean first. These products claim to allow for more consistent actual torque readings, with the additional leverage of the lube adjusted for, say minus five lbs-ft. They usually have thier recommended numbers to use. This is one: https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=5123

Golden advice here. What happens / how do you know when the head bolts can't be torqued? Assuming they're stretched out? Do they snap?

This is one of the most amazing things I've seen anyone post here. It should also have an additional benefit of slowing the coolant flow speed.

I think Redline Components is your best source. https://redlinecomponents.co.uk/ I would call Chris Mintoft there. HOWEVER, MV8s suggestion is good, to have one made. It's a very simple piece to fab up, and could be made with additional strength. The A frame one of the things I would agree isn't worth the expense of a factory made part. These aren't Concours D'elegance cars. It won't ever be scrutinized for originality. Do plan on continuing using the original soft rubber bushes, not the hard neoprene.

Steam in the exhaust is an indicator of head gasket failure. Check oil for coolant. Check coolant for oil.

Very suspect. Why not list here where the 7 people are? It's free.

@Carz01 How are you getting on with the BDR? Is that 4 spd I see?

That price? SCAM!

Have you seen SPAM lately?

I guess he likes SPAM

He was there 8 hours before I wrote that

I think we ran him off already

Definitely want to flush out old coolant, run a few changes of water through until all is out. Some OAT coolants can attack the rubber gaskets. An OEM reccomend coolant will be compatible with the materials and sealants. If you are ever unsure about mixing, just don't. Two different formulas can create sludge and clog your whole system. See "Dex-Cool sludge". There is a European blue formula that is glycol based, I believe. It may be worth considering.

Please share your pedal box width at the pedal position. I'm curious if it's any different from my 95 Live axle LC. I realize it's not an easy task to measure that space.

Yep. Hair control. Have hair bands available for the gals. And ear plugs. New unused ear plugs.

How long have you had the 7 itch? It took me 30 years to scratch mine.

Howdy. Do you have a 7 yet?

Torch over the painting surfaces to burn off any oily residues before paint. Things are only original once. Paint what you like. I'm partial to a fire engine red..transmission, nobody will see it. A light grey to see leaks easily is practical. I've been considering painting my lump a Lycoming grey. No tractor colors please.

Sweet Crossflow!

You need Tony's book. It has a good section on the S4 Lotus Seven: Preparation, Restoration and Maintenance. https://a.co/d/0435vmH0 Also see simplesevens.org https://www.simplesevens.org/

Thanks to Dan, it looks like we know the original supplier of silencers for the S2, or something very close. "G.N. Silencer".

Very Chapmanesque https://www.blipshift.com/products/factory-knows-best?variant=41743538192429