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Raise the car as far off the ground as possible, like 2 feet at least. Most floor jacks can't go that high but you can do it with blocks. remove the radiator so it doesn't get damaged. it's a good time to change hoses to a Samco kit anyway. if you will be removing the intake manifold, do it before removal and if you're removing the head, remove that too. These things detached free up space. Get an engine lift leveler. look that up. if possible, get a ganrty crane for engine hoist and move the car for minor latteral adjustments. If you can remove the driveshaft with the transmission, it will prevent oil loss. protect or remove the headlights. Lotz of cardboard to protect surfaces (from you, especially)

@jordwaywhat style of driving will you be doing? Is this for a track car that must be compliant? Or a road car you want to be compliant for future track compliance? If the latter, I would consider an under scuttle non removable switch. Save the external mounting for race prep when its necessary.

Its written like a warning of sorts. like he has something to convey to potential buyers. A real S2 in good condition shouldn't take 6 months to sell.

Pics! just for the eye candy

Chris hasn't responded to me. He may be avoiding me because I made a Burton order for parts he worked up a quote on. The Ukraine invasion was starting and Chris didn't have the engine stands. I didn't want to wait.

Hamish, It will most likely need be a bespoke, custom fabrication. There are several header manufacturers to choose from that do excellent work, but they would probably need the car to fit. I would contact Ken at Dave Bean Engineering. He doesn't manufacture exhausts, but he supplies parts to the Formula Ford and Lotus community. He may have some ideas. ken@davebean.com. Tel: (209)754-5802 They are having problems with the web site host today.

I can't make this stuff up https://www.thedrive.com/news/44570/why-some-people-think-lotus-founder-colin-chapman-faked-his-death "some conspiracy theorists have alleged that instead, Chapman faked his own death and fled to South America to escape a potential prison sentence tied to his involvement with the scandal that brought down the DeLorean Motor Company."

An interesting, well written read of Rotus, and seven insanity in general. "Most nights, when all the Corollas have been put to bed, Custer can be found in his Rotus shop, welding tubular frames for another slightly mad customer who will surely undergo some kind of rebirth the first time he crams himself behind the wheel, peers out over the long, low hood, cranks the engine, hears the impudent blat of the exhaust and finally tromps on the throttle. " https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/magazine/1987/11/08/what-a-sports-car-is-supposed-to-be/3fc3bf14-cbe5-4f56-a120-188d1dd165eb/ Reading about Rotus in Ortenburger's book, LotusSeven & The Independents p137, The origin of the name "Rotus" doesn't come from the rotary engined sevens he built, but rather from the way Mr. Hasagawa, director, Toyota competition department, pronounced "Lotus" in his engrish.

Thanks. Ive been able to reach him on FB in the past. He may get so much Email that its better to go to the social networks to get contact with the serious 7 heads.

I only intended to infer that my amateur attempts at fiberglass would amount to a sub-par result. I watched my father lay up fiberglass to make wings and tail sections for an aircraft at home. he was very good at it but I remember the epoxy, the smell, fibers the mess and the commitment it takes to the process. If I ever got involved in making fiberglass parts, it would have to be for the manufacturing of parts. To duplicate one item, I am better off taking it to a professional who is set up for the work. I also learned much about Fiberglass during my dune buggy phase. I don't have space or place for a fiberglass project at home now. @Christopher smith My apologies, I was referring to Chris at RedLine. @MV8 your input on this forum is always spot on and you're a guru for sure. Thanks for your help here.

Thats fantastic if only Chris will read my emails!

That's a lot of work when DCOEs and K&Ns are working. No, I won't be doing any hack jobs. I will only work with the genuine article or a reasonable equivalent. One of the complications is that due to the curvature of the bonnet, the right side of the scoop is deeper than the left. That's not something I will find in a generic accessory scoop. Only perfection, no substitutes. I still need to contact Arch about a bonnet and ask them about a scoop.

Not many exhaust options in a seven, especially LHD

With a loaner I would take it to a glass man to cast a mold. we have a few in the Houston/ Galveston area. If 3D print is the better option, I'll try that too. Then have several paintable made, sell them. I doubt Cat would object. Yes, yellow for my car.

this is interesting https://www.classicfordmag.co.uk/features/how-the-cosworth-yb-engine-was-born/

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?