IamScotticus

I realize the OP is FI, but... Last time my X flow ran, I had a cut-off problem on short& quick right handers, not necessarily too fast, but over 20mph. I am on 40s with Facet diaphragm pump, no regulation. Standard Cat tank, no bag or foam. I never resolved the issue before the car got put away. Since then, I have learned for the refresh, I need to verify my floats and needle valves, as well as pressure. I will be going back to mechanical pump. Im the one who put the Facet on and I don't remember having the problem with the mechanical pump. Formula Ford uses it successfully... I might keep an electric on for a primer.

Yep. The RB has a cylinder "peg" that slots into the shock tower. Your stampings indicate a 2005 jig # J2 and serial #.

the shock tower mounts are different. It would be a help to put up a pic of your mounts so you don't get sent the wrong thing. Here are pics of a '96 Live axle mount. The white foam sheet is a template of the FIA roll bar base.

need to specify liive axle or DeDion

The up swept front edges mimic the rear wing fronts, and add a few points for style. I would have the rear square for coverage/flaps. The 7 is always a brick. I would worry less about turbulence and do more to keep the parts from flying off.

are you saying that on MCs used with vaccuum assist may not have enough depth for the piston rod to keep it from falling upon release? As in a very short stroke system?

Yes, that is the item. Ken is awesome.

I have this 26 yo (Girling?) MC that should probably be replaced for safety reasons. I don't know if its serviceable, but even so, this model so obscure the only thing i can find for parts reference are notes that this is a Caterham and Morgan exclusive by Girling. Cat not offering any support for it. I might be able to find a kit from Morgan. But why, really? In its best form its still a 50/50 on a disc/drum car (capacity imbalance). Shall I put on something more supported and better balanced? Not tracking. Street only.

I don't understand why you haven't upgraded calipers/rotors??? Very clean project, btw. Do you have a build thread?

Do a leak down test. test voltage after sitting two days off charger. Don't test it in between days, you'll want to mess with it. Let it draw down. I have a suspicion you probably fixed the issue with some connections you tightened.

7s are an absolute blast for the first 15 minutes. But we love em and keep going back for more punishment. One thing I noticed was how the (full screen) buffeting would abuse my scalp. I felt like what hair I had left was being ripped out. I resorted to welders bandannas They have sweat bands and a long tail offering some neck protection. Not thin material so they offer wind deflection and they are good helmet liners too. Ear protection, definitely. I had bought everything for an Autocom headset pair but didn't get around to installing it before my accident. There are better wireless options now. Having read about windshield breaking, I don't know for sure what a Cat screen will do. Will it crack and stay intact, or shatter like tempered glass? Either way, its better to have a plan for the event you need to punch out the remainder of a windscreen at speed. Which means shards of glass in your face and eyes. My plan for this is a helmet, of sorts, that checks all the boxes, but isn't a bulbous motorcycle bucket either. More comfy than safe, which makes no sense, but this car makes no sense. A slim 3/4 open face with half shield (for spectacles), 60s retro before safety was a thing. Currently Im thinking I may not find this for any motor sporting use as what I want couldn't possibly meet DOT. Think water sports or skydiving like Cookie M3, but with a half shield.

I know it makes no sense to step down from side draughts to a downdraft, especially with an A2 cam and is driving well on 37mm chokes. For my car, I'm not shooting for Hi-Po here, just a fun weekender show car that makes everyone pull out their cell phones for some reason. All things 60's check my kitsch itch boxes so I've always loved the S3 hood scoop. Something about it is just the right finishing touch on an already over the top road toy. As I think more about the Downdraft carb, the more I think its not such a bad compromise. There's plenty of support with the FF gang, as they're stuck with it. Its simple, fewer jets, less fiddling, no synchronizing, and automatic choking is available, if and when it works. Is a Webber DGV worth the bonnet bulge nostalgia? Looking for a bonnet scoop! Got to find one first. the rest is easy.

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I would yank that blower and tractor battery, simplify and add lightness.

I would yank that blower and tractor battery, simplify and add lightness.

Found the problem! Low blinker fluid!

Looking for a machinists flat bar for checking flatness and warpage of things like head faces, port faces, block tops, flywheel and pulley runout. And feeler gauges.... All that cool engine stuff better left to a professional...

Good reads. Damn pot holes! Im constantly scouting my streets for the damn things and they're everywhere. I know when they jar me and my Colorado on 32s, they'll be hard on a 7. I had a collision with a spun out '64 F150, hitting it at 60 at night in a VW Rabbit. I looked down to change a radio station, looking up and had about two seconds. Decided to stay on the road and veer right but still hit him. I was unscathed, amazingly, but the mental thing stuck for a few years. I was terrified going over hills. I puckered if I couldn't see what was on the other side.

90s Cat Live axle, uprated front wishbone cycle wing conversion FIA bar with rollover hoop. non standard seats, unknown.

Backfres=lean conditions. Intake manifold leak? Exhaust manifold leak? Idle mix adjustment?

Somebody made them for Birkin. Nothing on Birkin web site.

what seats are those? Do they have a name?

If your damage is skin only, a good paint less dent repair man can get this very close to straight and once tears filled, and painted, you might be able to live with it. take off the boot cover and show the top tube and inside of that area. put a straight edge across the rear top basket tube and side to find bends. Is the fender (wing) damaged?

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make voltage reading records with a multi meter on the battery battery after running, charging, starting and failing. this data should tell you if you have a drain down problem and possibly a charging problem. All connections to alternator, battery, starter, etc. need cleanup as a maintenance item.