Are you willing to share contact details or the plots themselves with us, Judson? -- Joachim ...   03-28-2010 03:18 pm

Got it. Used a pipe for leverage, pressing down on the front left corner of the oil pan and using one of the bellhousing mounts ...   03-28-2010 12:54 pm

And here is the reason for the oil leak: http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/subwooferbone/IMG_0925.jpg The flywheel has been rubbing on the oil seal, so the is no seal - only oil... -- Joachim ...   03-27-2010 11:27 pm

I have to swap sumps on the two engines, since the Eclat sump interferes with the cross member. I got one off easily, but the ...   03-27-2010 11:13 pm

I was a bit surprised to find that the manifold had large welds on the inside too. They actually reduce the cross section considerably. http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/subwooferbone/IMG_0921.jpg I'm tempted ...   03-27-2010 02:26 pm

THE ENGINE IS OUT! http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/subwooferbone/IMG_0917.jpg Tying down right side of engine to tilt it while lifting to gain access to exhaust studs http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/subwooferbone/IMG_0918.jpg Engine on its way out http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/subwooferbone/IMG_0923.jpg http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/subwooferbone/IMG_0924.jpg Oily mess http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/subwooferbone/IMG_0919.jpg http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/subwooferbone/IMG_0922.jpg Bell ...   03-27-2010 02:20 pm

"The lift" is underway, but the exhaust has beaten me for tonight. After a few lift attempts, I think I finally found all the bell ...   03-26-2010 11:01 pm

A new damper is ordered. He had actually run out, but he found a source for another 4, which should mean that 3 more people ...   03-26-2010 05:47 pm

The engine damper has had it. It has about 1/4" movement, offers no resistance to movement and makes the "squish, squish" sound when moved. What ...   03-24-2010 10:13 pm

I'll be aiming for 5W-50 as a first stop, if oil pressure is highish at full temp I will go down to 5W-40 to reduce ...   03-24-2010 10:07 pm

pbahrI'm taking a close look at your new engine and note that it seems to have the old standard square cambelt sprocket grooves.  In my ...   03-24-2010 09:58 pm

Got it! Pulled the hoses forward, so I got the oil cooler out in the open. Then it was just a question of using a ...   03-24-2010 09:46 pm

Since I am swapping engines, I really need to clean out the oil cooler. At the moment, I am struggling though, as I can't get ...   03-23-2010 10:54 pm

And another successful evening. - Oil seals on both cams changed - New water pump installed - Front oil seal on crank changed - New timing belt and tensioner - ...   03-22-2010 10:37 pm

A colleague of mine who builds V8s occasionally swears by the blue Loctite (5926) stuff and don't use paper gaskets at all - unless thickness ...   03-22-2010 01:38 pm

Finally got some work done today. Checked valved clearances, and cleaned up and mounted Jensen-Healey valve covers on the new engine. http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/subwooferbone/IMG_0912.jpg Looking better already -- Joachim ...   03-21-2010 10:24 pm

What do you guys recommend? Dry fit, glue one side, glue both sides? Dry fit seems to work fine in VW gearboxes and elsewhere, but I ...   03-21-2010 06:49 pm

It has been done on a triple groove pulley, and it looks good. Unfortunately, the pictures were missing today: http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/index.php?/topic/26186-msd-ignition-system/ (User PER). What he did was ...   02-19-2010 05:29 am

It is quite possible (some say easy) to add a 36-1 wheel and a VR pickup to the front pulley on the crankshaft. Since you ...   02-18-2010 09:03 am

That the oil pump takes a long time to prime is a warning sign of imminent failure, but I think I have heard anything up ...   02-09-2010 05:13 am

Picture time: http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/subwooferbone/IMG_2727.jpg Sludge from bottom of radiator. Coolant was supposed to be clear blue. Time for some engine work... http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/subwooferbone/IMG_2730.jpg Stripdown in progress. Oil cooler, hoses and bonnet ...   01-26-2010 08:04 pm

Managed to get a few hours in the garage today. On the new engine: - Old water pump is off. - Dell'Ortos taken off, carb exteriors cleaned. On the ...   01-23-2010 09:13 pm

The BFH may not get you anywhere if it is rusted solid. Cut the bolt. -- Joachim ...   01-21-2010 05:20 am

Affirmative. The SuperPro bushings are molded into new shells (if at all needed, the inner lower bush goes straight into the arm without a shell), ...   01-16-2010 08:28 pm

The bulbs burn out, the DPO may never have bothered to change them as they went. Worth checking... ...   01-02-2010 05:28 pm

First of all have a look at John Kimbrough's simplified schematics, those are a real life saver at times.http://home.comcast.net/~jrkengr2/html/wiring.html It has already been said: Check that ...   12-05-2009 04:56 pm

There is the question of fire hazard to consider, too. If they never were filled with fuel, I'd say don't touch them, but I'm not ...   11-24-2009 07:48 am

Thanks! Shipping was absolutely not free of charge, but I guess the cost to the States would be a whole lot more. I hope it will ...   11-09-2009 12:30 pm

Did you clean the terminals in the fuse box well? Changing the fuses will not help if corroded and dirty terminals is the real problem. I ...   10-19-2009 05:17 am

Just stumbled across these guys: QED They have 13mm trumpets for the same price as 43mm. I don't think the shorter trumpets should change max power ...   10-10-2009 12:30 pm

Give Mike at Lotusbits a call. 40£ for a set (used). I would recommend calling rather than email. www.lotusbits.com ...   10-08-2009 08:55 pm

Here it is! http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/subwooferbone/IMG_1192.jpg Pallet as received this afternoon http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/subwooferbone/IMG_1194.jpg Engine unwrapped http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq129/subwooferbone/IMG_1196.jpg Box of goodies Will rebuild the carbs first, shouldn't take too many hours, then I'll install the engine. But ...   10-06-2009 07:51 pm

Received the new engine today, pictures forthcoming as soon as all the kids are asleep. Can't wait to unwrap it, through the foil it looks ...   10-06-2009 05:43 pm

Can the later Lotus flywheels be used with the JH clutch, or do I have to use the JH flywheel as well? My Spec5 engine will ...   10-06-2009 06:52 am

It could very well be the Prince of Darkness is playing tricks on you. I had a problem in the fuse box, where the fuses ...   10-03-2009 08:25 pm

Is the jury back yet? How was the results of the tests? Did tuning work out? -- Joachim ...   10-02-2009 02:38 pm

Does anyone know if there exists such a thing, and where would I be likely to find it? -- Joachim ...   09-30-2009 09:50 pm

The plan is really to stealth in a MegaSquirt for ignition control, should be able to hide it under the dash without too many noticing. ...   09-24-2009 03:42 pm

The engine is now in transit, and should be with me within a week! I'll be replacing the old lump with a Spec 5 engine from ...   09-23-2009 11:17 am

Project state: Back on the priority list! The family barge is now fairly sorted (Project blog), thus releasing resources for Miss Jensen. Engine is shipped from ...   09-04-2009 02:43 pm