Parts for series four?

[Grizzeled]

I am rebuilding a 73 series four and need a few parts. Master & slave cylinders for the clutch, master cylinder for the brakes, front anti-sway bar, and a throttle cable. South East Texas appears to be totaly devoid of English car parts.

Edited December 1, 2012 by Grizzeled

[escondidoron]

For the hydraulics I'd recommend JAE. Located in Goleta, California, just north of Santa Barbara. They typically ship the same day if they have the parts in stock.

(805) 967-5767. Speak with Jay or Jeff. Very reasonably priced.

 

 

Both the clutch and brake master cylinders p/n is Girling 64067651 (for single circuit brakes)

 

Early Series IV cars were fitted with integral resevoir master cylinders. At some time later they were fitted with a shared remote resevoir, mounted to the top of the bulkhead with flexible hoses to the cylinders. Both the brake and clutch cylinders were prone to leakage from their rear ends when worn. While rebuild kits are available it is generally a better practice to replace them as their is usually some internal corrosion or pitting which can't be easily eliminated.

 

In some export markets (like the USA) a dual circuit master cylinder was fitted. The dual circuit cylinder was common with the Lotus Elan. Sorry, but I don't have the p/n for this unit. It was mounted on an adapter bracket and had a connecting linkage that allows it to clear the diagonal brace in the engine bay.

 

Jeff or Jay will probably be able to help you out in either case.

 

 

For the sway bar I'd contact Redline Components in the U.K. they're the "oficial" Lotus Seven parts source. They're also generally pretty reasonably priced. Try dropping them an email. They usually respond in a day or so.

 

While you're into the front end take car to inspect and rebuild or replace the trunions. They must be kept lubricated. It's a bad day if they fail at speed. The recommended lubricant is SAE 90 Wt oil. Not grease. Be sure to take care that whatever lubricant you use is compatible with the brass from which the trunions are made. It's also a good idea to replace the Metalastic bushings in both the front and rear suspension if there is any question about their condition. All of them. JAE was able to provide the trunions (common to most Lotus up through S3 Esprits until '85) and all of the Metalastic bushings from stock for my S2. I'd replace the upper ball joints as well.

 

For the throttle cable try a local motorcycle shop. Any good motorcycle repair facility (likely not a dealership) should be able to make up a custom cable to your exact length and end fitting style. If not, Redline Components is also a good source for this as well.

Edited December 2, 2012 by escondidoron

[locost7018]

Try Dave Bean in California. Russ

[DeanG]

Another traditional supplier is RD Enterprises in PA

[fogrocker]

Just make sure you use quality parts......:driving:

 

think of the future! lol

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(I am his son.... looking out for myself down the road) :drool: