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Carburetors > correct manifold for 40 mm Dellortos? (12 replies - 10056 views) You stated that the Dellortos are 45mm DHLAs, and you quoted a Lotus part number for the manifold. That would be a match. ... 06-25-2019 04:42 am Engine & Transmission > Valve clearances and Camshafts (67 replies - 115056 views) Greg Fletcher wrote:
I believe a 104 cam originally from Lotus would be marked on the nose with a "444".Correct.
Lotus Markings are on the exposed bit ... 06-21-2019 05:15 pm Engine & Transmission > Valve clearances and Camshafts (67 replies - 115056 views) Dakota123 wrote:
Weird... well, one groove looks a bit different than the other two now that I look more closely, so I’m betting it started life ... 06-21-2019 04:29 pm Engine & Transmission > Valve clearances and Camshafts (67 replies - 115056 views) LOTUS Cam ID . . . C . . . . . . D . . . . . . E . . . . ... 06-21-2019 01:34 am Engine & Transmission > What cams do I have and is my timing off by a tooth? (15 replies - 15692 views) See the file attachment in the previous message, #9. The upper-left view shows the pulleys. There's a dot on the bottom ... 06-20-2019 07:36 am Engine & Transmission > What cams do I have and is my timing off by a tooth? (15 replies - 15692 views) What type of ignition system do you have? Stock breaker points, an early electrronic ignition that uses magnets (Pertronix Ignitor) or a light ... 06-19-2019 05:32 am Electrical & Instruments > where is the temperature sending unit located? (1 reply - 4107 views) Ralph,
See the temp sender, item 14 in the attached JPEG. It appears twice, once on each manifold, between the two carbs in each ... 06-13-2019 04:10 am Engine & Transmission > Need to change out the Timing Belt Tensioner (23 replies - 35724 views) Tom Bradley wrote:
What I have had to do is rotate the cam pulley half a tooth or so CW, install the pulley over the cam ... 06-08-2019 04:20 am Engine & Transmission > Need to change out the Timing Belt Tensioner (23 replies - 35724 views) cjwilson wrote:
It read 38 pounds. Maybe that's why it was off a tooth.The KR-1 has two scales. Are you sure you read 38 ... 06-08-2019 03:17 am Engine & Transmission > Need to change out the Timing Belt Tensioner (23 replies - 35724 views) That 'IS' the bearing. Unlike the early JH tensioner, there is no outer ring/ roller into which the bearings fit. The ... 06-06-2019 06:23 pm Engine & Transmission > What cams do I have and is my timing off by a tooth? (15 replies - 15692 views) The main point is to stay focused while working, and be aware of where the pistons are before independently rotating the cams. Which ... 06-03-2019 09:38 pm Engine & Transmission > What cams do I have and is my timing off by a tooth? (15 replies - 15692 views) cjwilson,
Draw in the imaginary centerline between the pulleys, and that photo pretty much confirms that, "IF" you wish to preserve the Original JH 115° ... 06-03-2019 05:31 pm Engine & Transmission > What cams do I have and is my timing off by a tooth? (15 replies - 15692 views) cjwilson wrote:
When I purchased this car years ago, I remember the PO saying something about upgraded cams. I am wondering if I have the 2.2 ... 06-02-2019 04:59 pm Engine & Transmission > What cams do I have and is my timing off by a tooth? (15 replies - 15692 views) ... 06-02-2019 04:33 pm Engine & Transmission > What cams do I have and is my timing off by a tooth? (15 replies - 15692 views) cjwilson,
In your photo of the crank position, it's a little past TDC. Not a biggie, but accuracy helps when you're trying to judge ... 06-02-2019 04:04 pm Engine & Transmission > Need to change out the Timing Belt Tensioner (23 replies - 35724 views) Frank Schwartz wrote:
Which one in particular? Seems they are for V belts...Frank,
Of the various Krikit models, use only the KR-1. And read ... 05-28-2019 03:28 am Engine & Transmission > Need to change out the Timing Belt Tensioner (23 replies - 35724 views) Frank,
See message #4, above, for tension to use with the Gates Racing BLUE timing belt (both trapezoidal and round-tooth HTD).
Lotus specified the Burroughs BT-33-86J gauge, ... 05-28-2019 03:06 am Engine & Transmission > Need to change out the Timing Belt Tensioner (23 replies - 35724 views) Chris,
A 'thin' wrench is easier to bend, and easier to use in the tight space. And torque capacity isn't a factor for simply ... 05-25-2019 06:13 pm Engine & Transmission > Need to change out the Timing Belt Tensioner (23 replies - 35724 views) cjwilson,
Have you replaced timing belts before? The 907 is an interference engine, which means that if the timing is off, or if the ... 05-23-2019 04:16 pm Engine & Transmission > Main Bearing Clearance (12 replies - 28269 views) Have you ever read about Lotus carb, cam or ignition specs, and wondered what a "Spec" number meant, like Spec 5 or Spec 9? ... 05-21-2019 05:56 pm Engine & Transmission > Main Bearing Clearance (12 replies - 28269 views) Oops... I should give up on writing technical stuff at 2:00AM. In message #7, I originally gave a URL to Section TDB (910 ... 05-21-2019 04:45 pm Engine & Transmission > Main Bearing Clearance (12 replies - 28269 views) redracer wrote:
Thanks once again Tim; I'll print these "updates" & put them in my shop manual.
Keep rolling!, bruceYou're welcome. But if you have ... 05-21-2019 04:07 pm Engine & Transmission > Main Bearing Clearance (12 replies - 28269 views) TDA - Technical Data, A - Engine, Naturally Aspirated 907, 912LC & 912HC
From the Lotus 1980-87 Service Notes (aka Workshop Manual)
https://tinyurl.com/yxfsfvrl TDA
Download a ... 05-21-2019 03:45 pm Engine & Transmission > Main Bearing Clearance (12 replies - 28269 views) Dakota123 wrote:
Many thanks, guys. Strictly out of curiosity, any data, anecdotal or otherwise, on what running clearances open up to once up to operating ... 05-21-2019 03:45 pm Engine & Transmission > Main Bearing Clearance (12 replies - 28269 views) Crankshaft Journals & Balance
Main Journals:
63.487 - 63.513 mm (2.4995 - 2.5005 inch) Outside Dia, #1, 2, 3, 4
63.500 - 63.513 mm (2.5000 ... 05-21-2019 06:43 am Engine & Transmission > Rear mount Turbo (6 replies - 7740 views) Or Supercharge it... ... 04-26-2019 05:16 am Engine & Transmission > Rear mount Turbo (6 replies - 7740 views) If there is a 'pro' to such a set-up, it's far out-weighed by the cons. First and foremost, such a system would have ... 04-25-2019 06:31 am Wheels > MK1 Lug nut size and or source for a replament set (5 replies - 9838 views) The Workshop Manual says 51 Lbs-ft (7.05 Kg-m). ... 04-04-2019 03:41 pm Fuel Stuff > Engine (5 replies - 7574 views) Steve,
What is the shop's hourly rate ($$/hr). Don't be shy... ask. That's a fair question that you should have asked up ... 03-15-2019 08:34 pm Fuel Stuff > Fuel tank vent lines...etc. (21 replies - 37435 views) Rick,
Sorry to keep you waiting... I don't visit the JHPS site every day. I'm a Lotus guy who tries to help with 907 ... 02-13-2019 10:20 pm Fuel Stuff > Fuel tank vent lines...etc. (21 replies - 37435 views) I've just read through this thread. There are two functions & parts being discussed in different posts, and it appears to me that ... 02-07-2019 07:09 pm Brakes > Removing the rear brake brake back plate (2 replies - 5163 views) JPJH wrote:It looks like you need to take the axle apart.You're right. Pull the axle shafts out of the housing. Or, ... 12-27-2018 05:09 am Carburetors > Rebuild or upgrade? (14 replies - 16660 views) There should be two gaskets in the choke (aka, enrichment device). One internal to the choke itself, and one between the choke and ... 12-20-2018 06:26 pm Carburetors > Rebuild or upgrade? (14 replies - 16660 views) Constant Depression carburetors, like Zenith-Strombergs & SUs don't have the crisp throttle response that's typical of a venturi carb. Opening the throttle starts ... 12-19-2018 03:58 am Body & interior stuff > carburetor (4 replies - 6243 views) Jomac,
Your first message sounds familiar to me.
For starters, replace the fuel filter, preferrably with a large one. Then inspect the contents of the ... 11-16-2018 05:55 pm Miscellaneous > MK I vs MK II Differences (4 replies - 7071 views) DonBurns wrote:
I don't think rope seals were the distinguishing factor. Only very early Mark I had those. Correct?
All Mk I 907s had rope ... 11-10-2018 08:17 pm Fuel Stuff > Fuel Pump vs Fuel Lines (42 replies - 43624 views) When you're standing in front of the car, looking at the front of the engine, it's normal running direction is CLOCKWISE. That includes ... 11-08-2018 06:17 pm Fuel Stuff > Fuel Pump vs Fuel Lines (42 replies - 43624 views) Randallclary@icloud.com wrote:
Thanks Tim. Do my other comments seem ok?No problems.
Tim ... 11-08-2018 04:29 pm Fuel Stuff > Fuel Pump vs Fuel Lines (42 replies - 43624 views) Close, but not quite.
The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
The cylinders fire from center out, front pair, then rear pair. So 2-1-3-4-2-1-3-4... Since ... 11-05-2018 04:00 pm Fuel Stuff > 1976 Jensen GT (12 replies - 14232 views) The Workshop Manual specifies an SU AUF 300 pump as standard. That pump's pressure output is 2.7 psi 'minimum' (2.7-3.8 psi range). ... 10-25-2018 12:59 am | |
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