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Anybody know what glue holds the Caterham side mirrors in place?
7Westfield replied to pickles's topic in General Tech
the glass shop should have your answer I wouldn;t be surprised if it's just a good silicon caulk -
I need a Positive earth tachometer
7Westfield replied to Timothy Keith-Lucas's topic in Parts For Sale / Wanted
given straightcut's hint--try minimania.com they don't show a pos ground unit on the website, but maybe they can find one -
Just to be sure.....you are NOT using DOT 5 fluid?
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it won't be a problem as long as the engine/trans is still level issue is when you tilt the front of the assembly up to clear at the front that yoke is probably about 4" long if you have a drain plug in the trans, just drain it before you lift no drain plug? have a pan ready amazing how far a quart of oil can spread on the floor
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Lotus Seven and some Caterham 7s fitted with the cast Track Control Arm
7Westfield replied to EdWills's topic in General Tech
If I was going to make a tubular arm, I'd look at making the tube full length, with a tie rod end as the outer joint. Put a loop above or below the tube to accept the sway bar bushings Would need to replace as a pair to avoid twist in the sway bar Not a visual match, but should work fine -
Aren't the shock bodies threaded?
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What cool protective eyewear have you found?
7Westfield replied to Xhilr8n's topic in General Sevens Discussion
Prescription tinted safety glasses for daytime I have a pair with a nice foam seal around the outer edge If out at night-rarely- just my regular glasses and for a hat....I took an UnderArmor cap and cut the bill off, to make a "beanie" only thing I've found that stays on above 50 mph -
just my 2 cents on pressure.... I run 205/60-13 toyo 888's 22 front, 18 rear street and autocross several years ago, I was at a track day--guy with a Cat was having issues, car just wouldn't behave he was running 30+ psi I said drop 10 and try again transformed it
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before you do, check into whether the reversed polarity on the signal wire will be a problem hate to have the smoke leak out...
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OR do the conversion to neg ground just re-polarize the generator switch the coil wires starter doesn't care only issue might be the fuel gauge, if you have one
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the older tach's usually ground thru the case, instead of a separate wire, so you would need to insulate the case from the dash not easy to do there used to be places that would convert a tach for you, but I think most of them are gone, and it wasn't cheap I think Nisonger was one, but they are out of the repair business there are 2 types of smith connections--earlier ones used a loop of the lead from switch to coil going thru a plastic clip on the back to generate a signal. you had to have the loop going the "right" way for it to work later ones had 2 push on connectors for the wire and the loop was internal your ideal solution is a tach from a later MGB, if you can find someone to convert it you might try a place in Albuquerque I think it's called Albuquerque Speedometer I first dealt with them in the 80's I was going thru town in my Corvair and the speedo crapped---he fixed me that day BUT I tried to get something done a few years ago, and both price and time were ridiculous YMMV call Moss--maybe they know a guy, who knows a guy....
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FWIW Bugeyes were mechanical, driven from the generator I don't recall when they went electric
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rather be lucky than good....... and to your original question, I wouldn't expect your switch to be solid state, but no way to tell other than testing and seeing if smoke leaks out, unless there's a wiring diagram
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pretty sure this is what I have in mine, but located in the lower hose https://www.ebay.com/itm/293373075512?fits=Model%3ARabbit|Make%3AVolkswagen&_skw=vw+rabbit+fan+switch&itmmeta=01K1B3VN1QQ9KXPYSCRJNEQ3HD&hash=item444e65e038:g:dHkAAOSwiM9hs4O7&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1eHKR55QZV7SCaaiLBrhSXYN05cOR7IsoQyc%2Bj7Z9Qe%2B8Dn89sioAAluuRQ66bxF1EIxpJVG5bcDFDG2xUbZTauSDyAZZEoCslN5xcaCU9Ablrv%2FpVbMMkS24EFzERpzet8gcksXDZIi2N9hDDFmJe1ZMgR3HzC5jfGEkCDry4HEwxsxKfyGz6TEIVOzIzPhefdf7XZeo74Ms9efKJ7KmFfDr111--Dnzwf8LFAnMvI4LIzS9TEjql1T6rvt%2FMpu4eAvU5hxeQG5FRtDnjdW31Xyy3RQ%2B9Z9wfwWLrf0ro7Qg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBMhtHu44pm Burton still has a couple of options, if you are ordering from them
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OTOH I've done a couple of FF racks, and just used a good synthetic gen purpose grease
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some sort of boot cover?
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Don't use DOT 5 in these old systems, it does not have the proper additives. It will go right past the seals. Been there---done that Dot 4 is plenty good it's what I use in everything, even the formula ford if you REALLY want a silicone base try DOT 5.1 If you have Spit calipers -14LF- don't forget to order the seal that goes between the body halves, it doesn't come in the kit Lots of folks say NEVER split a 14LF, but I usually do just for access. Just don't reuse the old seal Girling kits from Pegasus I don't know what Moss sells If you have the Escort axle, you may be able to use Spitfire wheel cylinders, just match bore size that's what I did on mine, but it's a Cortina axle
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Given that they just add another crotch strap, I would say no.
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use the VR1 it has the zinc AFAIK the issue with older engines is down to the cam and tappets, The zinc reduces friction where the lifter "wipes" the cam. Roller tappets solve this. Guy down the block built a DeSoto 331 for his Model A with roller lifters, and doesn't care about zinc. What I don't understand is how newer OHC engines get around this.....are they all running roller rockers? Does this mean older OHC engines, like say an old Alfa with bucket tappets should add zinc?
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I run Brad Penn / Penn Grade in my xflows Our engine builder loves it, so good enough for me I even run it in the truck, to simplify inventory It has extra zinc for flat tappets, if that applies to you I use a generic synthetic for diff just be sure to get a GL-5 rating MTL is great for most transmissions
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Been 50 years ago, but I switched my Bugeye over. Not too much hassle I used some japanese alternator, but it is possible to reverse the polarity of a generator Got a tach from a Fiat you can have them converted, but pricey don't recall if fuel gauge needed anything I THINK the wiper motor was ok switch coil wires around electric fuel pump? starter doesn't care if you have one of the Lucas "voltage stabilizers" for the gauges, a neg ground unit is cheap from Moss
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My Westfield came with a setup similar to Phil's just a cradle to set the tire in, and a strap at the top
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woolfaircraft.com can make them for you or, start with https://www.ebay.com/itm/195820530264?_skw=coolant+tube+1.25"+aluminum&itmmeta=01JSZ2JYQRQS6HJ83DM76RH7WZ&hash=item2d97d02a58:g:3SkAAOSwhCBm8Mbv&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1d0W2eul78tH2oaupUhTv4a3crJTECeL%2F7xom%2FSCRNV9ct5y9Vz0mbWXA9tx9ycNpmwsWh3A5NNHyP%2B7qMhS381Teym8v%2B3e3bedneXK5CaOTdFetmOUXKZIcPOBPA1m8evS0o3lLjKWr4l1X3eZNe5HE%2BrN4WDs%2Fdt9JypIxfQxDPvDGBLXL%2FM1wdn%2B81UHirHkvOURYSFP8NbDGWEHAtNy8haiRzhMCHlIWYGRIhGKj3Xv1epkasDtbgFRCnSu9V125waSAwWj1bF6n5BFVHZMrEyNSCArnj261YTWUTL7w%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBMiOzL4s9l I got mine from speedway cuz they are 5 miles away anything from stock (anywhere) will be shorter, just adjust hose lengths speedwaymotors.com
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You might want to try the Westfield forum, they have several articles on these cooling systems wscc.co.uk you'll need a trial membership at a tenner for 60 days to access the tech section
