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Engine & Transmission > Engine rope rear main seal in early Mk1 (7 replies - 10938 views) Just a general statement about rope seals... I don't know how specifically this applies to the Mk I 907's seal.
In the 1980s, asbestos and some ... 12-10-2017 09:11 pm Engine & Transmission > Engine rope rear main seal in early Mk1 (7 replies - 10938 views) The rope seal is flawed by type. It's old school, and less than perfect. If you install it perfectly, it may ... 12-10-2017 06:26 am Engine & Transmission > Auto gearbox on a J-H or GT (4 replies - 8094 views) I've never seen a JH converted to automatic, but Lotus did offer a 907/ Borg-Warner 3-spd auto combination in the Series 1 Elite & ... 12-03-2017 05:45 pm Engine & Transmission > Trans fluid (3 replies - 7380 views) Frank, I don't know what JH's spec is for the 5-speed, so I'm not disagreeing with you as much as asking for clarification.
Not all gear ... 12-03-2017 05:24 pm Engine & Transmission > Reversed cams effects (12 replies - 20214 views) tonyhawker wrote:
If all seems well I will put the new Gates 104 belt on and proceed with other checks. Don't want to damage a $116 ... 10-17-2017 07:22 pm Engine & Transmission > Reversed cams effects (12 replies - 20214 views) Tony,
Before you go making changes, how about posting clear, close-up photos of the present pulleys. Clean them so that any markings stamped on ... 10-15-2017 12:51 am Engine & Transmission > oil pan (11 replies - 19097 views) I don't 'know' this is what your drain plug is, but...
There are aftermarket drain plugs that look much like an old-school Thermos bottle stopper. ... 09-30-2017 02:52 am Engine & Transmission > Differential Oil-GL-1, GL-4 or GL-5? (10 replies - 13884 views) Steve Duncan wrote:
Thanks for the information. Just so I'm clear,there are no "yellow metals" in the differential? All the shims are steel?The Jensen-Healey rear axles ... 09-28-2017 09:37 pm Engine & Transmission > Differential Oil-GL-1, GL-4 or GL-5? (10 replies - 13884 views) Use a GL-5. It's specifically formulated for use with hypoid gears, such as those used in the final drive's crown wheel & pinion. ... 09-27-2017 09:12 pm Brakes > JH BRAKE DRUMS (5 replies - 11178 views) t4brew wrote:
My guess is that they are only needed to keep the drum from moving around until the wheel and lug nuts are torqued on. ... 09-27-2017 08:30 pm Miscellaneous > Where can I find original Passenger side courtesy light? (3 replies - 6523 views) NigelK wrote:
They come up on eBay in Australia rarely and for extortionate prices.Yipes... AU$475 on eBay Oz!! That is a little on the ... 09-24-2017 07:54 pm Engine & Transmission > Reversed cams effects (12 replies - 20214 views) A full 4-stroke cycle involves two full revolutions of the crankshaft. If the crank is at TDC, and the cam pulley timing marks ... 09-14-2017 04:52 am Engine & Transmission > Reversed cams effects (12 replies - 20214 views) tonyhawker wrote:
Offhand, are the valves specific to only the 907 engine and made of unobtanium or are there more generic replacements available? I have the ... 09-13-2017 12:27 am Engine & Transmission > Reversed cams effects (12 replies - 20214 views) If you have read my previous post already, read it again. What made sense in the wee hours of the morning read a ... 09-11-2017 07:21 am Engine & Transmission > Reversed cams effects (12 replies - 20214 views) As Don mentioned, the stock cams are identical. Even the cam carriers can be interchanged between the intake and exhaust sides of the ... 09-11-2017 06:28 am Brakes > Pressure Differential Warning Actuator (8 replies - 13226 views) Dick Fickey wrote:
Thanks for the help Tim. Will follow your instructions when I bleed the brakes. Just got the rebuilt PDWA but I have ... 08-30-2017 03:12 am Brakes > Pressure Differential Warning Actuator (8 replies - 13226 views) Dick,
When you open one hydraulic circuit to bleed it, the PDWA's internal shuttle/ piston will move off to one side, closing the switch contacts in ... 08-30-2017 02:44 am Cooling > Water Temperature Gauge Calibration (19 replies - 43146 views) The JPEG compares the later Lotus 907 impeller with backward curved vanes (on the right), with the 910 impeller with the full-length, backward curved vanes. ... 08-22-2017 11:42 pm Cooling > Water Temperature Gauge Calibration (19 replies - 43146 views) DonBurns wrote:
Thanks. Are 910 water pumps something that are available without a rebuildable 910 core?Sorry about being so slow getting back to you.
It really helps ... 08-22-2017 02:35 pm Cooling > Water Temperature Gauge Calibration (19 replies - 43146 views) The engine needs to come up to normal operating temperture to run right, and to prevent moisture condensation build-up inside the engine. There ... 08-17-2017 07:08 pm Engine & Transmission > Lotus 5 speed transmission (47 replies - 80181 views) Interesting. How much does the W58's shifter need to be modified to fit properly in the JH? Is the excessive mfg ... 07-24-2017 08:19 pm Engine & Transmission > Jensen Healey Specific - Eccentric Tensioner Hub (46 replies - 58685 views) Rick,
One of the blue belt's advantages is it's exceptional stability. Continue to check it's tension on a regular maintenance schedule, but once it's ... 07-24-2017 08:03 pm Engine & Transmission > Jensen Healey Specific - Eccentric Tensioner Hub (46 replies - 58685 views) Rick,
What tension were you trying to achieve with your blue belt?
Regards,
Tim Engel ... 07-24-2017 05:37 am Engine & Transmission > 907 Main Bearing Shells - Conversion to Run Chrysler 318 V8 Shells (7 replies - 10909 views) Joachim,
I've not talked with either of them myself. However, this subject started over on the LotusExcel forum, and the fellow needing the bearing ... 07-22-2017 02:49 am Engine & Transmission > Auxiliary housing shaft circlip (5 replies - 9331 views) Apply the Loctite to the pulley bore. Maybe just a very little bit on the shaft, wiping most of it back off... ... 07-21-2017 08:28 pm Engine & Transmission > Auxiliary housing shaft circlip (5 replies - 9331 views) Jim,
The Auxiliary pulley is to be mounted with Loctite, and it should require the heat of a propane or MAPP gas torch to remove it. ... 07-21-2017 05:50 pm Engine & Transmission > 907 Main Bearing Shells - Conversion to Run Chrysler 318 V8 Shells (7 replies - 10909 views) Here's a few dimensional data-points for starters.
Crankshaft Main Bearing Journals:
CHRYSLER 318 V8 ................................. LOTUS 9XX Engines
2.4995 - 2.5005" -- Journal Dia ............... ... 07-21-2017 04:11 pm Engine & Transmission > 907 Main Bearing Shells - Conversion to Run Chrysler 318 V8 Shells (7 replies - 10909 views) Thanks for the lead... I'll check it out.
Edit -- A friend who subscribes tGT40s.com is attempting to ping Ron for me; but to date, ... 07-21-2017 03:12 am Engine & Transmission > 907 Main Bearing Shells - Conversion to Run Chrysler 318 V8 Shells (7 replies - 10909 views) I'm not sure, but I believe Ron Earp was one of those who converted to Chrysler bearings. Is Ron still on this forum? ... 07-20-2017 05:05 pm Engine & Transmission > 907 Main Bearing Shells - Conversion to Run Chrysler 318 V8 Shells (7 replies - 10909 views) Many years ago, comments on this forum by JH racers who converted the 907 engine to run Chrysler 318 V8 main bearing shells. ... 07-20-2017 04:44 pm Electrical & Instruments > Related or coincidence? (7 replies - 12995 views) Pacer Technologies is known for their line of ZAP super glues, but they also make Rail Zip II. Electric model train guys use ... 07-18-2017 06:32 pm Engine & Transmission > Lotus 5 speed transmission (47 replies - 80181 views) Hi John,
It'd be great if you would burn a copy for me. You're the one doing all the travelling, so when you're home ... 07-06-2017 04:48 am Engine & Transmission > Lotus 5 speed transmission (47 replies - 80181 views) Dan,
Is that the article written by Ernie West of Dead Lake Motors? If so, I'd like to get my hands on a copy ... 07-02-2017 11:25 pm Engine & Transmission > Oil Pressure too high (23 replies - 32945 views) scottsmi wrote:
On the subject of oil, I read your previous post on the viscosity and wonder what your opinion is of using zddp. I ... 06-21-2017 07:21 pm Engine & Transmission > Oil Pressure too high (23 replies - 32945 views) scottsmi wrote:
Thanks Tim,
I am interested in the extra document. I want to keep my JH as original as possible but dont like the oil ... 06-21-2017 05:44 pm Engine & Transmission > Oil Pressure too high (23 replies - 32945 views) The following is probably more than you want to know, but...
Over the years, Lotus had three oil filters for the 9XX 4-cylinder. All ... 06-19-2017 04:47 am Engine & Transmission > Oil Pressure too high (23 replies - 32945 views) Did you replace the seal between the oil cooler sandwich plate and the auxiliary housing? It tends to get over-looked.
Regards,
Tim Engel ... 06-16-2017 06:10 am Engine & Transmission > Oil Pressure too high (23 replies - 32945 views) Please excuse the redundancy, but I just posted this photo in another thread on this same general subject. All the parts together make ... 06-15-2017 12:12 am Engine & Transmission > Oil pump rebuild (68 replies - 88413 views) For 'slow' oil pressure build-up on cold start, make certain this air bleed hole is clean, and not plugged with sludge. ... 06-14-2017 11:38 pm Engine & Transmission > Oil pump rebuild (68 replies - 88413 views) And another view, with the parts nested together. ... 06-14-2017 11:34 pm | |
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