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I have a correction to make regarding the interpretation of the chassis tag. The correction is related to the "VC" proportion of the tag. I think that the "VC" stands for Vegantune Components. At the time, there was only the "VTA" engine. As shown later, Caterham also put a version of the "BD" range of motors, one of them being the 16V version. Again, there were street versions, BDR, (i.e. head and pistons, etc) that had the appearance of BD, but still a redline of 7200 rpm since the stock bottom end was not changed. Caterham was working with Vegantune (for the VTA replacement) and the Vegantune version of the BDA was in the works at the same time. There was also the race version with redline 9500 rpm using a steel crank and rods. I have all the components for that version (crank, rods, pistons, etc) and ancillaries including dry sump pump, dry sump pan, dry sump oil tank, sand-cast headers, motor mounts, etc). While the modified 2L Zetec was better suited to soloII, it can not compare to the thrill of a 9K motor with the power boost coming in at 5K and climbing at the way to redline. I have found more information on Vegantune on-line which I can share. Vegantune closed in 2012, so not able to find anyone that worked there, again also online. Wayne

Picture of the long cockpit, big tube chassis taken by Caterham personnel for us at the old Caterham shop behind the gas station in the town of Caterham. This was taken in 1983 before being shipping to Long Beach, where we picked it up. If the chassis tag still exists, it will show the "VT" in the number. The "27" is the 27th of the big tube chassis.

Did not where it has been since sold in 2020. I have the original Vegantune BDD engine and all encillaries (dry sump tank, 3 bolt headers, etc.) The Vegantune engine is very rare. Caterham where supplying the Vegantune VTA, but only a few BDD, all steel, 9K engines.

Yes, I know a lot about your car. I BUILT IT. Wayne super7guy7@yahoo.com

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clean up time. NEW, pair of clams shells with bonnet clip indents. $550. anglia (narrow cortina) live axle setup for LSIS with braced and bracketed housing, axles, backing plates, drums and open diff. $600 willing to palletize to help on shipping costs. NEW, in box, Caterham 6 speed. NLA according to Caterham. $4800. located in San Diego. Wayne @ super7guy7@yahoo.com

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Alloy Cat with yellow glass and cycle fenders. Beautiful day for a drive. Anyone on the list?

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Caterham 6 speed 70001 New in box, $4200 Wayne super7guy7@yahoo.com 619-444-0840

Yes, clutch arm fulcrum sounds like the proper term. It is really just a fancy bolt. The washer on the bolt stops it from going in to far and provides stability to the pin. If the threads go all the way through the bellhousing, the bolt can be stabilized and the length adjusted by using a stop nut on the exposed threaded portion. By filing a slot or square at the end of the bolt, its length can be changed without damaging the threads.

Not sure if this applies for your application, but here is what I did to correct clutch problem alignment. I had to make a longer pivot arm bolt to move the clutch arm closer to the pressure plate. Since the bolt is threaded, obtained a longer bolt and ground the head to match the profile of the old bolt. If the bolt protrudes through the back side of the bellhousing, ground a slot or a square so the bolt can be adjusted externally. Wayne

Ewan, I have both original style clam shells and original alloy cycle fenders with brackets, both for S2. Also have new, unlouvered, uncut bonnet in shipping create. Call me, 619-444-0840, Wayne

design has been around for a while. some put a dampener to slow the change over. my trailer really does lay down in the garage. Wayne in San Diego super7guy7@yahoo.com

A lot will depend on how original your seven really is. Many are original except the skin has been replaced and additional tubes welded in. Some are missing some or all instruments. Many do not have the engine that came from Lotus with the seven and some have full chassis and engine replacements and full running gear changeout. You many not be able to answer these questions if you do not know the history of your car back to a few years after it left the Lotus factory as many were modified early on. When you truly know what you have, you can better aim for a market. Wayne

Michael, I have pressure plate and disc from RAM, purchased through Speedway behind my zetec. It was smaller and lighter than the brit one which I think was for a JH. Look under pinto 2300. The PP is even drilled for our over sized (3/8") PP bolts. RAM provided good customer service and Speedway provided good prices. Wayne

thanks Van, I am surprised as when I weighed my long block zetec with lightened steel flywheel and clutch , no manifolds nor engine mounts, ready for install was 215 lbs. This agrees with racelinea value of 95 kg. Wayne

Did you get the weight of the duratec before install? also what is and is not included in that weight. thanks, Wayne

http://www.harborfreight.com/74-bin-mobile-double-sided-floor-rack-62269.html the bottom shelf is wider for stability; don't fit in with the other foot prints. The section removed was 5-6 inches. each bin is labelled for nuts, bolts and washers. Easy to find what you want. The rolling cart with 2 shelves can be bolted to the top of the 3 shelve unit which makes it a lttle less stable, so be careful on uneven surfaces. Wayne

Not sure about the cabinets with drawers, but my garage storage solution uses many rolling carts some of which are stacked using the 2 shelf cart on top of the 3 shelf cart. Everything is on wheels. One HF item that I have used a lot, is the cart with plastic bins on both sides. The bottom piece was sectioned to make it the same width as the carts. For me, it holds all the SAE and metric hardware; easy to find in each labelled bin. Wayne

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If you want softer tires, try Avon A15 (soft) or A92 (super soft). The A15 is available in the most sizes compared to the A92. Wayne

Can you provide pictures? Is the speedo drive the same for the 5 speed and the 6 speed? is the plug the same size? thanks, Wayne

Look at the new product - holley hydramat Wayne