joe7

The orientation of the brass elbow is a great way to fill the catch can. Turn it up at least above horizontal. Experience on that!!

The bracket is, if I recall correctly, from a Cortina.

Reference the Dave Bean manual pg Q7 for all Kent motors, pre, Xflow and twin cam types.

Yes he has them for sale but last time I checked he's been Out of Stock for a few years!

Looking at the picture, I'd say the TO bearing looks a bit rusty, which could make a scraping noise as its may not be rotating smoothly. (?)

I will send it out Monday or Tuesday. If you have a chance can you send me a phone # or private email. Joe

I have a Fel-Pro head gasket that I had prepared by Barry at PHP Race Engines for a pre crossflow as a spare. Since I don't have the car anymore, I will send it to you free of charge if you want it.

I have used the Fel-Pro 8360-PT1 head gaskets for a long time with out fail, as long as you keep it under 6,500. However you will need to get the water holes in the "triangle" opened up. Check your new one to your old one. I always used hardened washer under the head bolts. Also, have the head checked, these often have a crack between #2 & #3.

No. It was 14 year's ago when i did mine. So I don't clearly recall where I got a stock set from. My best guess is from Dave Bean.

SJ Part # for the kit is SJ036Q0008. They also sell the parts separately.

Did you try SJ Sports Cars UK? Not sure if this what you are looking for. They have a 3 piece kit: PP w/platen, disc, T/O bearing for UK 198 about $250.

I have posted a comment on Elan.net that might be of interest https://lotuselan.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=54482.

Did one of these on my 7. Used a Triumph/Lotus Elans setup modified to fit by extending the outer "tube" part of the shaft. And while you are at it, get the solid type column to rack joint.

Here's an idea, but not sure its a good one! Try removing the plug in the top of the water pump to see if water comes out with the engine off or when you run the engine.

Had the same problem with my 7. It seemed to have an air lock. I figured that out by measuring the amount of coolant I poured in which was way short of what should be. Try opening the drain cock on the side of the block to let some air out. Another basic technique is to squeeze the upper hose to "push" the coolant through to check the system is full.