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Anthony, Welcome to the fun! I’m finding your blog and 1700 BDR info very interesting. I have a very early 1600 BDR, and there’s a couple more on the site I believe. Enjoy!

Just want to let you know, I’m enjoying your episodes, they are great, and I’m happy you’re bringing a rare 7 back. I’ve always thought an 907 would be a good engine and something I had thought about trying to build. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing your journey!

Here’s an interesting car at Sodo Moto https://sodo-moto.com/listings/lotus-super-7-6/

I’m currently using 110 leaded. Here’s a link to sites offering e-0, in various grades by state in case you haven’t seem it. https://www.pure-gas.org

Hi @CarlB thanks for that info, I’ve looked at their site and they have similar wheels on offer. Much appreciated!

Hi everyone, My Caterham is running 15” Panasport G7 rims of 3 piece construction. I’m looking for information on the wheels and reached out to Panasport in the US but they didn’t have any details on them. Has anyone ever run across these type of wheels and possibly have information about them? Thanks in advance for any help!

Just a brief update, the cause seems to have been the pressure plate stuck to the flywheel. The clutch was out of adjustment as well with no free play. After running the car for 20 minutes the issue resolved, and I was able to shift, run and drive. Will see what happens. New clutch cable also coming, Thanks for everyone’s help

@slowdude thanks for the offer, was delayed in getting back into it, but I’ll definitely let you know. I appreciate it.

Thanks @MV8 and @IamScotticus for your feedback and guidance. I’ll be getting back into it later today and post an update.

Idle seems ok, maybe 650 rpm, I’ve also tried varying the revs to see if it made any difference, and it didn’t. I’ll need to get my scope and place into the bell housing to investigate more I think.

I’ve checked the cable and the threaded sleeve did not come out of the bell but, I was able to pull it out over a 1/4 inch. So I’ve adjusted the nuts and have about a 1/4 inch now. However after adjusting I’m still unable to get the car in gear when running. When stopped no issue, I can select all gears. I’m thinking clutch replacement, unless there are other things to check. Since I’ve never replaced a Caterham clutch, what’s the difficulty scale, and any special tools needed? thanks, Joe

Thanks for the feedback, I’ll check the adjustment as a first step. Prior to this occurrence it shifted fine. When I looked at the linkage it seemed a bit loose, but I didn’t have any specs to work with. More to come. looking at this, the the jamb nut was in fact loose, so I’ll adjust there to start. In the picture below you can see there are quite a few threads showing on the barrel. Since I’m starting from scratch any recommended order to set the linkage?

Hi @MV8 I have a 4sp, so I’ll check the cable as you’ve mentioned. Any advice on how best to adjust it? thanks in advance, Joe

Hi folks, I’m looking for some guidance. My BDR was working well. However, when I tried to operate it today, it starts fine, but I cannot get the car into gear, forward or reverse, with the engine running. i can get it into all gears when not running, and if I place in gear and hit the starter it will move. Everything had been working well until today. Any thoughts or tips would be appreciated. The car has a clutch cable, not hydraulic and seems ok, but I’m curious if there are any adjustments I can check. Thanks in advance for your help. Joe

Ah the BDR is moving along. It is a 4-sp. I’ve been checking the car, oil change, taking some drives in the area, seems to be pretty well sorted, Based on my limited knowledge. It is a hoot to drive, and what a great symphony of sound! I forgot how much I like RHD. There are a couple of things I’m trying to better understand but more on that later