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Engine & Transmission > starting an old GT (9 replies - 12766 views)

The carbs, fuel lines, pump, filter, and gas tank are all suspect. Probably full of varnish and gum. ...   06-25-2007 05:42 pm

Wheels > Panasport Alternative: Minilite (11 replies - 38905 views)

Are there any decent tires in 14"? I would go with 15 x 6 and use 205/50's. Same diameter as stock and many tire choices still available. ...   06-24-2007 01:58 pm

Body & interior stuff > Veneers (3 replies - 8116 views)

Walnut from the hobby shop at $3 per piece was my choice. Several coats of cherry stain and spray satin poly to finish. Much thicker ...   06-24-2007 01:54 pm

Engine & Transmission > Valve Timing (2 replies - 6465 views)

All JH cams will run at 115, but 110 is the stock timing. The only risk of bending valves is during the pulley change. If you ...   06-23-2007 06:48 pm

Carburetors > Dellorto 48s, suggestions on jets ect wanted (10 replies - 23259 views)

Hi Judson, I thought spec 9 had the big jets.   Spec 10 ...  10.9:1 or 11:1 compression,  104 or DS2 cam,  2.2 liter. Carb Type ......................   DHLA ...   06-20-2007 02:39 am

Carburetors > Dellorto 48s, suggestions on jets ect wanted (10 replies - 23259 views)

I think you will be close with Lotus (emission) Spec 9 to get it running and can tweak from there. I would probably start with ...   06-17-2007 05:02 pm

Engine & Transmission > LOTUS ELITE FLYWHEEL (1 reply - 5702 views)

http://www.jensenhealey.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=760&forum_id=2 ...   06-16-2007 02:25 pm

Brakes > BRAKE FLUID (9 replies - 19941 views)

I've had good luck with it. ...   06-08-2007 05:13 am

Engine & Transmission > offline help needed in SD (6 replies - 12351 views)

Different strokes for different folks! Greg's method sure saves a lot of cleaning! I have never tried it. How are you installing them Andrew? ...   06-04-2007 09:01 pm

Engine & Transmission > offline help needed in SD (6 replies - 12351 views)

You might want to purchase another cover and give it a try. I've had good luck installing dry and over tightening the bolts. I know, I ...   06-04-2007 08:27 pm

Engine & Transmission > Breather w/K&Ns (8 replies - 15104 views)

My old ZS K&N setup had the breather in the rear plate of the rear carb where it was less obvious. It barely fit at ...   06-04-2007 04:15 pm

Engine & Transmission > Cam Cover Oil Leak (9 replies - 15709 views)

We once repaired a holed oil pan with Permatex blue while on a camp trip. The owner drove the car for several years with the ...   05-31-2007 01:53 pm

Engine & Transmission > Starter Ring Gear Location (19 replies - 35686 views)

Steel flywheels are stock on a Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo. Check the usual Lotus suppliers. http://www.sportscarworld-lotus.com/ http://www.rdent.com/ http://www.jaeparts.com/ http://www.lotuseliteparts.bravepages.com/LotusEspritengine.html I have no idea how one might modify one or if that would ...   05-24-2007 10:02 pm

Carburetors > stuff under the gas tank (5 replies - 11672 views)

Years ago someone suggested using those old timing belts that accumulate in the garage. ...   05-24-2007 02:40 pm

Wheels > Pleasantly Surprised (4 replies - 12545 views)

Remember, the JH stickers that go on those caps are available at Delta, cheap. Kurt ...   05-23-2007 02:45 am

Cooling > Time to change your coolant. (1 reply - 7680 views)

Hello, it's your mother calling to remind you to change your coolant. While rebuilding my engine I had to dig out loads of calcified crud ...   05-18-2007 03:06 pm

Cooling > Thermostat (5 replies - 15395 views)

Yes. Now that you understand how the systyem works (or doesn't work with a standard thermostat) you can make up your own mind about actually ...   05-18-2007 02:26 pm

Engine & Transmission > FUEL PUMP (20 replies - 36016 views)

Judson, very sorry to see your car in flames. Next time run the heater hose to the air filters. ...   05-17-2007 03:17 am

Brakes > Help caliper pistons and new pads (30 replies - 56162 views)

Hawk HPS street pads. I use the Spitfire pads in the JH calipers and even though they're slightly smaller  they're a real improvement over regular ...   05-16-2007 07:23 pm

Engine & Transmission > Engines stumbles while cruising (5 replies - 9731 views)

Start with the usual suspect in intermittent issues, the fuel filter. Also replace the cap and rotor. Kurt ...   05-09-2007 03:24 pm

Carburetors > Dellorto set up (16 replies - 30781 views)

The idle jets actually control the mixture from idle to about 3000 rpm. There's CB Performance in California which has some Dellorto parts. Weaker ................................... Normal .... Similar  ...   05-04-2007 01:33 pm

Carburetors > Dellorto set up (16 replies - 30781 views)

What do the plugs look like? I think you're running rich. If you give the throttle a quick goose the accelerator pump will squirt fuel. ...   05-03-2007 03:39 pm

Miscellaneous > FUEL ADDITIVES (2 replies - 7612 views)

I use some Marvel Mystery Oil now and again to lubricate the gas tank hoping to prevent rust! What is Berryman B12 supposed to do? Kurt ...   05-01-2007 01:36 am

Brakes > No brake pressure (6 replies - 14294 views)

I noticed the same things when I installed the TR6 MC. Sure is great to have a bolt-on solution though. Kurt ...   04-28-2007 03:20 pm

Ignition > Pertronix Distributor Help!!! (47 replies - 77691 views)

How well did your car run before you started this process? Have you double checked the cam timing marks line up when at TDC? Remove the ...   04-27-2007 08:52 pm

Brakes > No brake pressure (6 replies - 14294 views)

Tip-o-the-day: I've had air leak at the threads when using the purge valves. A bit of heavy grease on the threads kept the air from ...   04-25-2007 07:18 pm

Ignition > Pertronix Distributor Help!!! (47 replies - 77691 views)

I couldn't spell trailer. Sorry about your frustration. It could be any number of things.  My first thought was weak spark but I thought that ...   04-25-2007 03:48 am

Ignition > Pertronix Distributor Help!!! (47 replies - 77691 views)

Insulting post deleted ...   04-25-2007 01:19 am

Engine & Transmission > Fly wheel / pressure plate balancing ??? (3 replies - 8293 views)

Is the rest of the engine balanced? If not, I wouldn't worry about it. Do install it in it's original orientation. Kurt ...   04-24-2007 02:43 pm

Engine & Transmission > Aligning Engine to Install Cam Housings (4 replies - 9307 views)

Dan, you're over thinking it. The position of the distributor is related to the aux pulley only after you set the timing. The position of ...   04-23-2007 02:46 pm

Engine & Transmission > Aligning Engine to Install Cam Housings (4 replies - 9307 views)

Rotate the engine and stop before TDC while all the pistons are well down in the bores. Install the cam carriers and rotate as needed ...   04-22-2007 09:42 pm

Ignition > Pertronix Distributor Help!!! (47 replies - 77691 views)

It will be way off. Do a static timing before you try to start the engine. Kurt ...   04-21-2007 03:01 am

Electrical & Instruments > Which wire goes to to the temp sending unit? (7 replies - 14547 views)

It's supposed to be green with blue tracer.  Mine's orange. ...   04-20-2007 02:27 am

Engine & Transmission > Multi-problems (6 replies - 11295 views)

I use a hand pump made for gear lube to fill the transmission. I did drill a small hole in the sheet metal adjacent to ...   04-16-2007 02:21 pm

Engine & Transmission > Valve clearances and Camshafts (67 replies - 115055 views)

  After a clarification by a member of a Lotus forum, I do believe there must be a slight keyway shift from the old JH cam ...   04-14-2007 03:17 pm

Carburetors > Not firing on front 2 cylinders (8 replies - 14962 views)

Back to basics. You hosed the engine with water and now the car runs poorly. Have you removed the dist cap and applied the WD-40? ...   04-14-2007 02:05 am

Engine & Transmission > Valve clearances and Camshafts (67 replies - 115055 views)

I tried the same thing and the straight edge seemed to line up off center on the keyway with both cams. ...   04-03-2007 03:41 am

Engine & Transmission > Valve clearances and Camshafts (67 replies - 115055 views)

Hi Greg, I went to the garage to inspect several cams after your post. I was unable to see any offset when comparing the Lotus 107 to ...   04-02-2007 03:40 pm

Engine & Transmission > More Flywheel woes (2 replies - 6377 views)

Dave, why do you need a high torque starter? It seems to be causing the problem. Kurt ...   04-02-2007 03:16 pm

Engine & Transmission > Valve clearances and Camshafts (67 replies - 115055 views)

You have the correct pulleys.  The 110/ 115 pulleys were never used on Lotus cars. ...   04-01-2007 12:44 am


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