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@ianashdown Sending PM
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That's a good idea. Which model?
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I am getting closer to deciding to remove my brace plate. Not for alignment reasons, and I don't plan on going over 150hp, but for safety. My brace plate is a big knife ready to slice into the gas tank if I get squished.
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Protect the parts and use a lever to press the bar in. I tried this, as my SB is presently detached. I found if I pressed in then pushed the bracket down, I can finger the bolts in the bracket There appears to be a spring in the socket putting tension on the ball. I am curious if this tension is necessary?
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Read: Link to Triumph Spitfire, Marima/Ital & 4spd TR7 for pumpkin parts. General consensus is other than axle length and splines, many diff parts interchange. Rimmer Bros is your friend. Many parts on Moss, Spitbits, etc.
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There is a new (new to me) F&C place at Kemah boardwalk https://www.fishandchipshouston.com/ The Bayview Duck would have been better, but, all things must pass eventually. Thanks Bayview Duck for all the great Bangers & Mash, Shepherds pies and Moody Blues cover acts. Moving forward, the area has much to offer for the southern blatter. Even for a lazy 7 owner like me, (good) F&C is enough of a motivation to get on with it. If not, I have a trailer. Just throwing this out for any bites 🐟+🍟+🍺
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Oh I'm in the wrong region
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Where can I get a nose cone for a Series 2, Lotus 7?
IamScotticus replied to Bill's topic in General Sevens Discussion
Did you get a gelcoat match? -
Go remote https://www.borlainduction.com/gallery/gallery_detail.aspx?gallery_cat_id=2&gallery_id=19#popUp Now ain't that purdy?
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No info on my 7, can you help?
IamScotticus replied to YourEconProf's topic in General Sevens Discussion
No spark, check all grounds, engine to chassis, alternator housing, distributor housing, if electronic dizzy, then advance plate to housing also (for others). In 7s everything can shake loose. Plug wire crimps, alternator connections, throttle cable, clutch cable at fork, brake R clips . And then there's corrosion. Fun times. -
No info on my 7, can you help?
IamScotticus replied to YourEconProf's topic in General Sevens Discussion
Early 80s would be Escort axle. The Itals weren't used until the long cockpit, being an 83, its too early for those. But being 3.75, you probably got an Ital/Marina anyway. I didn't know Raceline built engines. -
No info on my 7, can you help?
IamScotticus replied to YourEconProf's topic in General Sevens Discussion
You might have a 1965-1968 S2 Lotus SB 2102-2310. The clue is on the plaque. Also the rear seat bulkhead top is a round tube, Lotus or Early Cat. Someone paneled it. A lot of Caterham parts, it may have been built up from a basket case. The dash and side gussets do look very Caterham. The engine water rail is a Raceline part, but the engine isn't built by Raceline. I would like to see more of the axle and steering rack pedestal. Is this a threaded bung? A bung here will be Caterham for the spare tyre bracket. Maybe not early Cat. The wheels look like TR7, or similar. Measure the lug nut PCD . 3.75"= Triumph/Austin/Morris. 4.25"=Ford. -
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There are several different flared wing stays used in Cats. Yes I know, year model information would be appreciated.
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I found out, nobody but Americans call them "clamshells"
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@Geowiz I ask what YOU have because Caterham made a lot of changes and used different flared wing stays for different chassis types. Specific things need to be discovered to get you an accurate answer. Year of manufacturing, Chassis type (deDion or live axle), Distance of headlamp mount bracket from front of chassis rail. The picture there shows a round tube wing stay which usually indicates a deDion chassis. But I'm not certain that was always the case.
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500 cars. I doubt they will stop there. I'll wait for the Mexico edition. Right
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Yes! Tony Weale's book is a must https://www.amazon.com/Lotus-Seven-Preparation-Restoration-Maintenance/dp/185532153X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1HDNYOF53C816&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QOkmIaYqAgo1KUXwrYwa1A.0jVhqJiVWjqDi7vTRVmv6pMcsw3auMRT7jirEj5XQdg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Tony+Weale+Lotus+7&qid=1736527033&sprefix=tony+weale+lotus+7%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1
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Forget that. This is a race car. Use the best parts available today.
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A side note, the link I posted to those bike carbs isn't the only bike option out there, it's just the first one I found. Shop around. The other option I would suggest is the old downdraught 32/36 or 32 DFV. This would be a loss of performance and a hole in the bonnet, or a new bonnet so you don't have to ruin your present one. Getting the engine to run on a single carb should be easy, it's all the other bits to accommodate it that are the pain. It's a fringe choice, but the end result should be a solid and drivable carb. A very enjoyable car.
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I would do motorcycle carbs. https://danstengineering.co.uk/Ford-Crossflow-37mm-Bike-Carburettor-Starter-Kit
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Yes, the elimination of the brackets' ears for clutch cable clearance is another reason some may want a complete one, for hydraulic conversions.
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This bracket will be sought after for Lotus and early Caterham restorations. It is becoming more scarce as the cottage businesses reproducing them, eventually fade away. The point of this thread is to document what information we can on it.