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What Compression ratio piston's did you go with? and is this a 2.0L or 2.3L?

List keeps growing. The more the merrier. Still looking for some Stalker representation. :party: Just realized that we've never had a Westfield at our gathering. Are there any Westfields on the the East coast, or are they just fairweather cars. :leaving: 1) Croc, Caterham 2) Yellowss7, Caterham 3) Kitcat, Caterham 4) Michael D, Caterham 5) Dave D, Superformance S1 6) FE07, Caterham 7) JBH, Caterham 8) Simon W, Caterham 9) RGTorque, WCM Ultralight 10)Wemdt, Birkin 11)TBox 56, Birkin 12)Fmorser, Locost 13)Sk400, Caterham 14)Birkin Dave & son., Birkin 15) George H., Birkin 16) Scott L., Caterham 17) Norm B., Caterham

Michael, I think the Cosworth Duratecs were using MBE and I think Caterham used them too with their Duratecs. Don't know what the Sigma engined cars used. Tom

Seb, in the Orange car I have the Solo DL and the Aim Smarty cam unit mounted on the dash over on the right side just past the last gauge. Karl did a neat install. And I can see the lap times on the solo display if I glance over to view it as I come down the front straight. Tom

Looks like it's going to be the biggest Birkin turnout we've ever had. Storkers seem to be ducking the event. ;>)

Based on responses from a prior thread, the following are those who have indicated their intention/hope to attend this years gathering. I'll try to keep it updated as interest is expressed. Just heard from Dave H. He and his son are planning on returning to the track and to defend their Karting trophy. Tom 1) Croc, Caterham 2) Yellowss7, Caterham 3) Kitcat, Caterham 4) Michael D, Caterham 5) Dave D, Superformance S1 6) FE07, Caterham 7) JBH, Caterham 8) Simon W, Caterham 9) RGTorque, WCM Ultralight 10)Wemdt, Birkin 11)TBox 56, Birkin 12)Fmorser, Locost 13)Sk400, Caterham 14)Birkin Dave & son., Birkin 15) George H., Birkin 16) Scott L., Caterham

I'm not good with electrics either, but from my early days with my first car a Triumph Spitfire, If the smoke came out then it won't work anymore. You have to keep the smoke in the wires or gauges to keep them working. Here is a link for a Lucas Smoke Replacement kit. http://www3.telus.net/bc_triumph_registry/smoke.htm :rofl: Tom

I seem to recall that the sender you are showing was a VW part. I'll try to search blatchat to find a part number. But I also seem to recall that there were two sensors on my Rover K powered car, both in the water rail, one to the gauge, one to the ECU and that the sensor in the radiator was a swich to turn the fan on. As I said, that was the set up on my 2000 RoverK powered car. But I bet its the same on your car as well. Tom Glenn beat me to it. here is the caterham part, http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product.php?id_product=38 Here is the link for the sender to the gauge and it's in stock. http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product.php?id_product=17

I don't recall anyone getting run off the track. Croc just likes to do some gardening from time to time. Reminds him of his days in the Outback. :jester: The smiles that everyone of us have trouble wiping off our faces after a Blat or a trackday session are priceless. Yeah there are better looking cars, Faster Cars, but the enjoyment factor of our cars just can't be beat. It does help if you are a little nuts though. :drool:

Hi Ron, Hope you are well, we've missed you at our 7s Gatherings at NJMP. You were one of the original 6. Time to get back on the track with us. I've been searching the Blatchat archives as I know there was a diagram there, but it seems their archives are not working well for the older links. Here is a description that I pulled off one of the threads. It looks like it is for a toggle switch for power and then the button to start the car. Hope this helps. Tom Flip switch and starter button now installed and working a treat ! . Wiring is as follows : remove black shroud around ignition switch ( warning this is the point of no return as at cannot be refitted ), on the rear of the ignition unit are 3 male connections marked as 50 , 30 & 15 50 = Red / white wire ( Starter motor signal ) 30 = 2 brown ( Constant live ) 15 = 2 white + 1 red ( ignition on/off ) Add 2 feeds from brown wires 30 . connect ignition flip switch to wires from 15 & 30 . connect starter button to wires from 50 & 30 . reconnect battery / master switch . Flip your switch , press your button and Vrooom ! Jobs a good un ! Now the difficut bit..... where on the dash do I mount them ?? Time taken = 30 mins . Please double check your own ignition wiring before starting as it may be different ? - See more at: http://www.lotus7.club/forum/techtalk/starter-button-jobs-good-un#sthash.7DNkNkBY.dpuf

Tabor, come on up to NJMP in July and we'll get your wife out on track in the Novice run group. I figure that you've mellowed since Gettysburg and let her take it on track. Novice group is great, no passing, follow the pace car, and Jeff, Croc or I can instruct. Come on up. Tom

You are Hard Core Michael! Stay warm. Don't shovel. Snow has started here in Philly now. Where the hell is that Damn Global Warming we've been hearing about. :troll: . Tom

Take it out on the track and I bet your article will have a whole different slant. These cars are fun on the road, but they are AMAZING on the track. 180hp will only matter on the straights and that's not where the fun is. Tom

Based on the cast of characters that attend the NJMP 7s gathering, I don't think there are any normal people who drive se7ens. We're all crazy. :jester: Tom

Thanks, I'll get them from Ford then. I picked up an ARP crank bolt and have the Cosworth Head gasket. Hopefully I can source the cam cover gasket and front crank seal locally as well. Good luck with the rebuild. Tom

Thanks, I tried calling Cosworth in Indiana today and was sent to a voice mail and got no return call. Really poor service. One Item I have to order are the valve stem oil seals, do happen to know if the stock ford items would fit? or are the seals specific to the cosworth valves? Thanks again. Tom

Can you tell me where you ordered your parts from? I am getting ready to pull the head on mine to see if I can find the source of my coolant pressurization. Thanks Tom

A married Irishman went into the confessional and said to his priest, 'I almost had an affair with another woman.' The priest said, 'What do you mean, almost?' The Irishman said, 'Well, we got undressed and rubbed together, but then I stopped.' The priest said, 'Rubbing is the same as putting it in. You're not to see that woman again. For your penance, say five Hail Marys and put $50 in the poor box.' The Irishman left the confessional, said his prayers, and then walked over to the poor box. He paused for a moment and then started to leave. The priest, who was watching, quickly ran over to him saying, 'I saw that. You didn't put any money in the poor box!' The Irishman replied, 'Yeah, but I rubbed the $50 on the box, and according to you, that's the same as putting it in!'

I love you Skip. :cheers: Tom

Dean, my Orange car does have the Flappy paddles and sequential gearbox. On track it is awesome, BUT forget about it on the road. The lightweight flywheel makes starting tough, and it likes to shift when revving hard. Just poodling around the paddock is not what it likes. Plus you have to run up and down thru each gear. No shifting from 6th to neutral or 4th to 6th. But it sure is FUN on track. :driving: Tom

Michael, you obviously are confused. Kitcat OWNS the infield. He usually spends more time there then on track. You just happened to catch him on a good day. :rofl: If you make it up this year, I'm sure that you will witness the real Kitcat. :seeya: Tom

Steve, you obviously have impeccable taste in cars and women. I hope the bruises will heal by July. :smilielol5: tom

John, you are only about 100 miles or so from NJMP. If you think one se7en is fun, you will be amazed at seeing 20 or so driving together. Think about joining us at NJMP for our 6th annual 7s gathering and trackdays event. Tom

Steve, I'll put you down as NUTS. We are a fun group but a 10th anniversary may need a little more sweetening of the deal to pull that off. :jester: But I do have a nice little yellow RoverK series that might bring back some fond memories. Tom

Based on responses from a prior thread, the following are those who have indicated their intention/hope to attend this years gathering. I'll try to keep it updated as interest is expressed. So get those upgrades and off season maintenance items done. The more the merrier. Tom 1) Croc 2) Yellowss7 3) Kitcat 4) Michael D 5) Dave D 6) FE07 7) JBH 8) Simon W 9) RGTorque 10)Wemdt 11)TBox 56 12)Fmorser 13)Sk400