Atlanta, GA. ...   03-14-2018 02:43 am

Have plenty of "decent" wheels with and without tires mounted. ...   03-14-2018 12:32 am

Much, much easier to swap the whole pumpkin; the only thing you may have a problem is if the original 4 speed diff. has the ...   03-06-2018 02:43 am

Not too wild about the Lotus replacement with timing marks at TDC; previous posts have it safer to put the belt on at 90 degrees ...   03-05-2018 05:41 pm

As a follow up to the above website I posted:(the rear brake line fittings from the master are 3/8"X24 whereas the front brake fittings are ...   03-05-2018 05:40 pm

Max? the trunk lock "springing" up implies that the spring steel on the inside of the trunk has come out of its slot on one side. ...   03-05-2018 05:16 pm

13" tires: for those having trouble finding this size, here is a couple of places that do carry many 13" tires(cheap & "expensive"): Simple Tire: https://simpletire.com/catalog?width=185&ratio=70&rim=13 & Perfomance ...   03-05-2018 05:05 pm

Try typing in "British brake line fittings"; here's one place: http://store.fedhillusa.com/britishgirling-316475nutsandfittings.aspx Try Earl's as well. British Girling 3/16"/4.75mm brake line tubing nuts and fittings. store.fedhillusa.com/britishgirling-316475nutsandfittings.aspx Results 1 - 15 ...   03-05-2018 02:57 pm

You may start with Martin Robey; Richard Appleyard used to supply parts but I don't know if he still works on them. Then Cropredy Bridge(used ...   01-31-2018 01:19 pm

Besides the above mentioned flywheel bolts(I use #2 Permatex and teflon tape on the upper threads), you may want to be sure the oil thrower ...   01-31-2018 12:35 am

There are 2, #2 size posidrive/crosspoint screws in the very rear bottom(outside) under the rear deck carpet. Once these are removed, remove the shift knob ...   01-29-2018 05:16 pm

Oakleigh: I assume you are talking about the long flanged "U" shaped channels that run under the center of each floor? (could not find ...   01-26-2018 06:27 pm

I'm sure I have plenty; Hank Leach (who got most of Gene Reddick's collection) would likely have some too. ...   01-20-2018 01:56 pm

I've got plenty of used parts for brakes, among other things ...   01-16-2018 10:36 pm

the threads are 7/16" X 20 threads/inch(the "fine" size for 7/16" bolts). The lug nuts(aluminum) have a tapered raised edge near the shoulder to allow ...   01-14-2018 02:36 pm

There is no seal, "O" ring INSIDE the hole on the "auxiliary oil pump housing. Just the 2 for the distributor, the outer "O" ring ...   01-09-2018 04:41 pm

The inner item is a seal, not an "O" ring. It is at the bottom of the interior (visible after removing the centrifugal plates, etc. ...   01-09-2018 03:33 pm

yes; you already have the Chicago Rawhide # for the inner seal(according to your earlier email) and the outer "O" ring is easy to replace. ...   01-08-2018 10:41 pm

Rebuilding the Lucas distributors is fairly easy, so if you still have it you may want to go that route. ...   01-08-2018 09:46 pm

Not sure why one would need a Falmethrower distibutor as the regular Lucas 25 or 45 with the Petronix inside work fine? ...   01-08-2018 09:37 pm

Concerning the "seat belt interlock system": I have posted this before on this site somewhere, but here it is again: btw, if you're car "cranked", i.e. ...   01-06-2018 02:47 pm

Tim's reply should get the trouble narrowed, but please keep a fire extinguisher VERY handy since the carbs will almost certainly leak. (the rear carb. ...   01-05-2018 01:59 pm

Tim's reply should get the trouble narrowed, but please keep a fire extinguisher VERY handy since the carbs will almost certainly leak. (the rear carb. ...   01-04-2018 05:34 pm

Yes, increasing the oil pressure. The "factory" had the spring set for 55psi., which is really too low for a 7000 redline(rule of thumb is ...   12-29-2017 01:57 pm

Almost forgot; while you're at it, shim the pressure relief valve. Knock out the split pin into the distributor shaft hole, and add just under 6mm ...   12-28-2017 10:52 pm

Good luck with the "shimming". As for the distributor oil leak, it is much more likely from the seal on the spinning shaft itself, located ...   12-28-2017 05:09 pm

Would strongly recommend putting a fuel filter BEFORE the pump; I've seen rust particles break the plastic flapper valves inside the SU pump. ...   11-26-2017 04:52 pm

Boy--you guys are up early! I wrote about this over 25 years ago and had it published in the White Lady, our now defunct mag. for ...   08-30-2017 02:04 pm

Don: If you do get a 910 impeller, you can cut it down as much as you wish even with a grinder if you use ...   08-23-2017 12:02 am

Don: have quite a few used ones; I'll have to bench yest them first but I advise you do that to yours first. Getting ...   08-20-2017 11:27 pm

Having rebuilt well over 300, again, they are usually fine if not leaking; at least check the bearings by grabbing the fan blades and gently ...   08-16-2017 08:09 pm

Assume you got one of the CHAMPION 3 row jobs? I never used one(mine and many others used 4 rows in with the original "tanks") ...   08-16-2017 07:39 pm

Don: both the water and fuel gauge run off a 9 volt stabilizer attached to the metal gauge plate with a sheet metal screw(above the ...   08-16-2017 07:00 pm

As Brett explained, I imagine you used a cotter pin(otherwise your right side would have become loose as well) but you did not say whether ...   08-07-2017 03:24 pm

That's a '74 & later fender & shroud, and yes the bumper is too high. Also, the headlight shroud should NOT be touching the fender ...   08-04-2017 07:21 pm

yes; have whatever you need(EXCEPT new rubber) use & new, for whatever you need. Good idea to check ALL the light fixtures after you get ...   07-24-2017 08:31 pm

Some of the aftermarket cam wheels did not have a chamfer on at least one of the hole to "capture" the circlip. Hopefully the other ...   07-21-2017 04:23 pm

whoa...leaky carb.? That rear carb sits right over the starter--it's called instant fire(hope you brought the marshmallows). Please have a fire extinguisher ready if you are ...   07-19-2017 10:33 pm

If the "upper hose" you are referring to is the one to the radiator, the water should NOT flow through it until the 165 or ...   07-19-2017 01:10 am

The fuel pump itself is not fused; the "inner" or "HOT" side of the fuse box(closest to the center of the car) has a link ...   07-17-2017 02:14 pm