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The alt. looks to be original as it has the same wiring as the diagram in the build book. It is a Motorola 9rc 7042, obviously a Euro unit and strangely it comes up as often used on boats.... it is a big heavy lump. The issue I have (it is working) is replacement when/if the time comes..... also I wouldn't mind a smaller more efficient unit. The wiring is strange to me...4 wires from the unit. I've never seen that kind of wiring before...one or two wires being the norm. The real puzzler is the wire to the fuse box. Has anyone replaced this booger with something else and perhaps a description of your wiring. Thanks. The pic is an exact copy of the Cat 7 2L carburetor type wiring diagram alternators.pdf

Well, I'll take them off in one year to see how things are going..... not sure about the quality of the original Cat headers but I suspect they are solid.

I have not had an issue here in AZ in my small town...Scottsdale has higher humidity due to the golf courses, lakes, fountains and etc. that they stupidly encourage in the desert. OTOH, I will remove the tape a year from now and take a look...I suspect it will be the same as the header tape on my 911 that was on for 8 years...not an issue.

Just a suggestion.... As this comes from England, I'd take some frame pics where rust could/can develop.

where I live in Arizona nothing rusts.... I've used them for years here with no rust at all. If I lived in a wet climate I might take your advice.

I'll stick with the header wrap...easy and works with no down time.

Finally got around to making a sump guard. It wraps around the front frame and is secured with U bolts. I have not gotten around to raising the car 1/2 inch with coil overs but have the adjusters.... simply have to get around to it. The forward belly pans you can see...light alloy and plastic sheeting keep dust/material from being sucked up into the exposed cam belt system by SBD. works great and no overheating either. I did wrap the exhaust with header tape to reduce the engine bay temps.

Looks like an option to me..... size is right but as it is a 'gaming' seat I wonder about the strength of the unit for securing to runners or the floor.

The later units appear more compact and that would give you more area to arrange things. I like mine as I'll never have the hood up and it works well on chilly days when you are in the wind.

^^^ Nice set of hooters...

True.... that would be an easy gig

That's some time....I don't think I'd like the carbon after sitting in the Az sun tho. Talked to a guy in Denver who said they get very hot so that would not work here.

Yeah, thanks, it is an option, and they can be locally sourced..... what do you consider a long drive in the 7

I'd have to sit in one of those as I suspect that 'comfort' is relative to the individual....I'd like more padding I suspect and thigh support. The original Cat seats I have are great but a bit long in the tooth hence my search. Ind. seats not the bench. I did look and they are available in the States...but are rather expensive ...paying for the carbon, 1800 each or more before tax.

There is also a Cobra importer in Florida so asked about the 7 fitting seats.

I sent a note to Josh at Rocky Mt. Caterham's to see if he'd be interested in a group buy...we'll see.

I've seen thos and would want the Cobra 7 sport that has the cut outs for a 4 point harness.... I could send Josh a note at Rocky Mtn to see if he'd be on boarrd. Roadster 7 Sport

Presently my 26 year old Caterham cloth seats are doing ok but no idea for how long. I have the bench set up too but that won't work for me at 5'9".... I've noted seats are available in England but imagine the cost plus shipping would be huge. Are there any 16" base wide seats (tall racing type with integral and belt cut outs head rest) available in the US? I've seen tons of the proper type but all are too wide.

I've used mine on cool days...works fine.

I've had that 4 post since we built the house. Honestly the best tool I have. I have a high ceiling (purposely) in the garage for full extension with a car overhead.

Have driven it daily and love this car. I will shortly pull the 2 DCOE 45's and go thru them even tho they run well....replace springs etc. and general cleaning. I also want new more robust mounts...the thicker alloy mounts with rubber O rings either side. I suspect a slight air leak in the front carb mount altho the plugs look acceptable. Because of the thicker mounts I went to thinner air filters.... .75 inches shorter as the mounts will add some and there isn't much clearance now when removing the hood. I replaced the 64 mm trumpets (a tad too tall for the original K&N filters imo) with 40 mm so have a solid inch of clearance to the filter cover. Took it for a quick run ( zip to 80 mph) as I live right off of Hwy 93 and did not note one bit of dif. idle remained the same too. Similar oiled filters. Much easier removing the hood (bonnet) but that wasn't the point really. I also replaced the original 4 point harness with an aftermarket one using a normal snap belt. I did not have to remove the seats...there is enough room to fettle. As the shoulder straps are connected to the lap belt much easier on/off and access. Those lower original lap belts don't get 'lost' under your butt. The Conex has plenty of work room as you can see. For the Vauxhall 2L 20 XE guys.... I have F16 emulsion tubes (I understand that is the norm for Cat 7 Weber's) but would think F2's would / should work with 500 cc's per cylinder...your thoughts? p.s. My house garage is basically full, I could put the 7 up on the lift but then access is an event.

Hwy 93 in Az...in my area there are multiple round a bouts and it seems every day lately (drive the 7 a lot btw) I get an SUV trying to pass and stay with my in the circles. We are on the way to Las Vegas from Phx..... who knows.

I swear, I get more gauntlet's thrown by Billy Bob in his SUV than anything.... trying to tip them over in roundabouts to stay up with the 7. Has that been classified as a mental issue yet?

FYI...contacted Magnecor USA and they cannot provide the wires as they don't have the boots..... was told to purchase them OCONUS....

Thanks, don't need the heat in Az