IamScotticus

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The Thermostat housing used by Cat should be the same as that sold on Burton Power. The cap they say that is compatible is thier part number FC52. Here is the compatability list: Ford Capri Classic 1961-64 Ford Capri Mk1/Mk2/Mk3 1969-1987 including 2.8 & 3.0 V6 Ford Consul Classic 1961-63 Ford Corsair 1963-1970 Ford Cortina Mk1/Mk2 including Lotus Twin Cam 1962-1970 Ford Cortina Mk3/Mk4/Mk5 1970-1982 Ford Escort Mk1 1968-1974 including Twin Cam, RS1600, Mexico & RS2000 Ford Escort Mk2 1975-1980 including RS2000 & Mexico Ford Escort Mk3 1980-1985 Ford Fiesta Mk2 1983-11/1985 Ford Granada Mk1 1972-1977 Ford Granada Mk2 1977-1985 Ford Orion Mk1 1983-1985 Ford Sierra 1982-11/1985 Ford Taunus 12M P4 1962-1966 Ford Taunus 12M P6 1966-1970 Ford Taunus 15M P6 1966-1970 Ford Taunus 17M P5 1964-1967 Ford Taunus 17M P7 1967-1971 Ford Transit Mk1 1965-1978 Ford Transit Mk2 1978-1985 Ford Transit Mk3 1986-1991 Ford Transit Mk4 1991-1994 https://www.burtonpower.com/radiator-cap-metal-type-fc52.html

my notes on the Ford cap Rad cap Motorcraft 1613292 Mk1 fiesta FC52 ERS34 FRC65 Autozone Duralast 7013 / Motorad The cap Burton sells is thier part number FC52. 06390 on the cap This is the cap that came from Caterham

I'll take 50.

What engine is this?

Do you have a Dry Sump with cooler? Was the fail the connection or the hose? Age related?

The best 7 Caterham made, IMHO

For those interested Jack Webb is offering improved strength lower damper bolts. (for trunion-less uprights) https://jackwebbmotorsport.co.uk/Caterham-Uprated-Lower-Damper-Bolts-Imperial-p574565084 Also, Jack can produce improved Ital half shaffs and disc conversion kits. He needs a minimum of 5 orders. Im in if four more want to commit. We could consolidate the shipping.

See if your air filters are burnt. I had popping on my 1600. I was running too lean or had an exhaust leak. Have you ever checked the rocker/valve gaps?

This? Laminova

Any loud BANG?

What do you call a hot day?

A spare tyre may cover up half of a budget fill and over coating. A good metal man can do wonders on aluminum. I was recently informed in a correspondence with arch they no longer deal directly with the public. Its Cat or Redline.

Pegasus or Dave Bean

This is the standard flared wing bolt through the wing support. https://caterhamparts.co.uk/bolts/491-roof-bolt-m6-x-25.html?search_query=wing+bolt&results=303

A well prepared S2. Out of curiosity, can someone say what the extra tank is for? There is already a surge tank and a oil catch can in use. This looks like a washer bottle but there isn't any use for a washer.

Chapman was removing frame materials to save weight and materials costs. They ran like stink with the smaller engines.

At a certain camera angle the bend may be imperceptible. It looks like that angle. In this case, that brake looks like it would be a RHD.

I would use what you have. Probably better to be on rims moving around or sold off than sitting.

Caterham should build this.

Here we go... the old push-lock (PL) debate Im on the fence with this one. I need to decide for my build. PLs make for very clean plumbing. PLs should be fine for street. I don't believe PLs would be allowed on a racetrack. Am I wrong? My take on 7s is they should always be prepared to race.

try the wiper motor bracket

There should be some guides on the downloads section here And buy a Haynes Sierra repair book. Those usually have a T9 transmission section. Not sure which year to choose. start with the case numbers to determine which car. That selector rod front end is a known point of water ingress. I suggest there may be some rust issues there. maybe not.

This probably won't work but pop off the speedo gear cover and remove the plastic drive gear (you probably won't be using it going forward). Try freeing the selector locking pin.