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Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 106991 views) I always go back to basics to trouble shoot an engine. It's either spark or fuel. If there is strong spark at the ... 02-17-2015 02:17 pm Ignition > oil in distributor 1975 Jensen (13 replies - 25217 views) I think it was an old post from the previous message board that got moved over. I, too, have trouble searching for old posts ... 02-14-2015 09:06 pm Ignition > oil in distributor 1975 Jensen (13 replies - 25217 views) You need an internal oil seal in your distributor. This has been covered in past posts here.
From previous post from Mark Rosenbaum:
DISTRIBUTOR ... 02-14-2015 06:36 pm Carburetors > One more Jetting Question (4 replies - 10482 views) This is covered quite extensively in some earlier posts. Tim Engels post is a wealth of info on Dellorto jetting. I have a ... 01-25-2015 03:21 pm Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47244 views) Rick,
The noise I hear really sounds like a throaty air noise. The location you describe, driver's side rear engine/transmission is where the exhaust ... 12-17-2014 02:32 pm Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47244 views) If the sound occurs while the car is not moving (previously post) then it is not drive train. My hearing is not what it ... 12-13-2014 01:46 pm Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47244 views) You can eliminate the water pump and alternator as sources by removing the fan belt during a noisy period. Obviously you will not have ... 11-02-2014 12:23 pm Engine & Transmission > oil pan (11 replies - 19064 views) Looks like someone cobbled up a makeshift boiler plug. What a mess. I suggest you get that out with all the rubber and ... 09-28-2014 07:42 pm Brakes > Noise from Brake Pedal (26 replies - 40312 views) I noticed a listing on the UK ebay for JH brake servo seals repair kit. In includes an internal schematic of the booster that ... 09-20-2014 11:40 pm Brakes > Noise from Brake Pedal (26 replies - 40312 views) Interesting. I have never checked vacuum under those conditions.
Does the vacuum eventually recover while your foot is on the brake or does it ... 09-20-2014 06:02 pm Brakes > Noise from Brake Pedal (26 replies - 40312 views) The fitting sizes and positions are the same. That is 3/8-24 and 7/16-20 as you stated. The TR6 master should drop right in.
Jim ... 09-17-2014 12:18 am Brakes > Noise from Brake Pedal (26 replies - 40312 views) I do not see how the booster can be partially faulty. If it holds vacuum it should be fine. If it is faulty ... 09-16-2014 02:25 pm Brakes > Noise from Brake Pedal (26 replies - 40312 views) What master cylinder did you use. There is a Landrover master that looks just like the original JH master, but has too big a ... 09-14-2014 09:23 pm Carburetors > Fuel leak (3 replies - 9030 views) In the US there is a small check valve hidden in the hose to prevent siphoning when the level in the tank is higher than ... 08-29-2014 01:23 pm Cooling > Running hot (10 replies - 21854 views) Please read the posts below on thermostats for the lotus engine which requires a dual stage thermostat. A single stage or no thermostat will ... 04-27-2014 01:06 am Cooling > Running hot (10 replies - 21854 views) Please read the posts below on thermostats for the lotus engine which requires a dual stage thermostat. A single stage or no thermostat will ... 04-27-2014 12:38 am Engine & Transmission > Worn Cam Shaft Timing wheels ? (22 replies - 36979 views) The cam sprockets do not come this way. These are worn. ... 04-27-2014 12:31 am Engine & Transmission > Cylinder Head to Camshaft Housing oil port (9 replies - 14052 views) Claus,
I found some o-rings marked for the cam housing from one of my 907 gasket kits. Trying to match it up it by eye the ... 03-07-2014 02:32 pm Engine & Transmission > Cylinder Head to Camshaft Housing oil port (9 replies - 14052 views) CORRECTION. The part number for the O-ring should be: A907E6202Z.
Sorry about that.
Jim
... 03-07-2014 01:51 pm Engine & Transmission > Cylinder Head to Camshaft Housing oil port (9 replies - 14052 views) Claus,
The service bulletin specifies o-ring No. A907E620Z for the cam housing. This part number shows up in many Lotus parts suppliers lists but no one ... 03-07-2014 01:50 pm Engine & Transmission > Cylinder Head to Camshaft Housing oil port (9 replies - 14052 views) Yes. Service bulletin JN76-2 issued 3/10/76 discusses this but only refers to the tool for making the recess and the o-ring part number. ... 03-06-2014 03:07 pm Engine & Transmission > Cylinder Head to Camshaft Housing oil port (9 replies - 14052 views) I can't confirm the dimensions of the groove, but assuming the dimensions you have in your post are correct a metric o-ring of 8.0mm ID ... 03-05-2014 09:16 pm Carburetors > Dellorto Manifold 40/45 (1 reply - 6219 views) No changes required. The 40 and 45 are identical in size and mounting. The only difference is the bore size. For a stock ... 11-23-2013 01:22 am Engine & Transmission > Good oil seal - bad oil seal (9 replies - 18795 views) You should also confirm that the cam is not leaking oil through the bolt that holds the cam gear. I have found that the ... 10-22-2013 12:31 am Cooling > Securing Water pump inlet "pipe" (7 replies - 15522 views) It's a stud. If I recall it's an M8-1.25. Hose fitting slides directly on stud and secured with flat washer and lock nut. ... 10-19-2013 01:52 am Engine & Transmission > Head bolt torque for hi compression engine? (7 replies - 12648 views) I believe the nip spec is .004-.006" liner over block and .001" between adjacent liners. ... 10-11-2013 10:12 pm Engine & Transmission > Head bolt torque for hi compression engine? (7 replies - 12648 views) Make sure cylinder liner nip is correct. Especially between adjacent cylinders. ... 10-11-2013 03:20 pm Carburetors > DHLA 45 Idle Mixture Setting Help (17 replies - 31564 views) For a 2.2 liter your previously mentioned jetting should work fine. For a 2.0 liter JHPS recommended jetting mentioned by Jensen Healey should work ... 09-27-2013 08:47 pm Carburetors > Carburetor (2 replies - 7142 views) Assuming properly installed mixture screw the most common problems I have encountered:
1) Respective cylinder not firing - check spark and plug
2) Air leak at manifold ... 09-16-2013 06:54 pm Electrical & Instruments > Starter running via the Ghost of Lucas? (23 replies - 33125 views) Lucas Sport Coil DB105 has internal resistance of 3 ohms so it does NOT require ballast resistor. ... 08-21-2013 12:56 am Electrical & Instruments > Starter running via the Ghost of Lucas? (23 replies - 33125 views) I am not familiar with the Lucas Sport coil but you can check it with an ohm meter to see if it has internal resistance ... 08-21-2013 12:49 am Electrical & Instruments > Starter running via the Ghost of Lucas? (23 replies - 33125 views) The lower voltage via the ballast is supposed to benefit contact breaker point life. If you are using Petronix or equivalent setup you do ... 08-19-2013 09:56 pm Electrical & Instruments > Starter running via the Ghost of Lucas? (23 replies - 33125 views) Art,
Your coil has an internal 3 ohm resistor and does not require the external ballast resistor. Therefore, the wire from the tach (white/slate) should ... 08-18-2013 01:49 pm Electrical & Instruments > Starter running via the Ghost of Lucas? (23 replies - 33125 views) Answerman is correct. The yellow/white wire provides 12v to coil bypassing ballast resistor only when starter solenoid is engaged, otherwise power comes from ... 08-17-2013 10:18 pm Engine & Transmission > Timing gears (3 replies - 7311 views) I have seen solid gears. The one in your pic looks fine. I would go back to basics and line everything up at ... 07-23-2013 01:05 pm Fuel Stuff > Fuel type (3 replies - 10347 views) Remember that the JH manual specifies RON. In the US the octane rating on the pump is (R+M)/2., that is, the average of the ... 07-16-2013 09:34 pm Engine & Transmission > Camshaft resistance (2 replies - 6255 views) You should be able to turn the cams by hand turning the cam cogs. Remember you are compressing valve springs so there will be ... 07-10-2013 03:57 pm Brakes > Stuck rear brake, weak brakes (2 replies - 7965 views) The vacuum booster diaphragm can be checked by seeing if it holds vacuum. If you do not have a vac pump or gauge try ... 06-28-2013 07:23 pm Body & interior stuff > Yet another paint scheme question (1 reply - 5275 views) My white JH came from the factory with black rockers (sills). I believe the coating was called "rock guard". When I restored it ... 06-26-2013 01:51 pm Suspension > firewall steering shaft bushing (15 replies - 28237 views) You must remove the bolt completely from the steering knuckle as it acts as a safety lock against the flat of the shaft. The ... 06-20-2013 01:34 pm | |
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