PeteG

Thanks All, There does not appear to be an extension on it as such. Best I take a picture and post it.

Cheers Pete

Hi All

Is there an extension available for the 4 speed Ford gearbox fitted in my Lotus 7 S2?. Its too far forward to be comfortable now I have the seating in the right place for me.

Regards Pete

These are the bars in question. I`ll try facebook and see if I can contact Chris there. Cheers Pete

Its an imperial car but my micrometer is metric so theres an element of rounding probably. I did try redline but they seem hard to get hold of. 1/2" and 3/8 sounds about right. Are these available from caterham?   I`ll grab a picture of the links in question Cheers Pete

Hi All

Looking for the two rear tie bar bushes for the series 2.  Anyone know a source, I`ve so far turned up nothing. One is appx. 27mm OD 12.6mm ID and 24mm wide. The other 19mm OD 10mm ID and 22mm wide

Pete

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Many thanks all. Its indeed a Dolomite and is almost certainly someones modification.at some point. The problem was the drivers side brake was reassembled incorrectly after the shoes were replaced. Theres a H section metal fitting which should go next to the handbrake/self adjust lever. It was fitted below the lever. On to the next job! Cheers Pete

I'm now wondering Triumph GT6 or possibly Dolomite?

Thanks all, I`ll dig further tomorrow and post what I find. Its becoming a bit of a mystery as to what they originate from. Here's a picture of the axle I took later

 Heres a few pictures I took, I suspect that the drums have been changed

Its not that then, this has coil over springs  Cheers Pete

Hi

Has anyone got an assembly diagram for a S2 rear drum brake. While I`m awaiting suspension components, I took the drums off. One side the handbrake doesn't really work on, the other side binds. At some point its had replacement cylinders and shoes and I`m convinced its reassembled incorrectly or broken, possibly both. Its the self adjusting version. Possibly Triumph Herald based?.

Pete

Thanks Andrew, been away a few days so just online now. I`ll give them a shout early week. The cable fitted is way too long, I`ll probably change the rear suspension bushes while I`m at it. Regards Pete

Hi All, anyone know what the main handbrake cable is on the S2 and where to get one?, thats the one from the lever to the axle, its a rear drum brake system.

Regards Pete

I'll check the alignment later today, thats a possibility

Hi Ian

yes, its quite scabby in parts but solid. At the moment I`m getting rid of anything I don't like the looks of and will then rebuild over time. I`ve not had a serious play in it yet, hopefully I`ll get a chance before winter sets in.Looks like its had many hands on it over the years, none of them particularly good. I`ll post pictures as I go if anyones Interested. For interest this is what  was used to support the heater and vents once I got it out!, nasty!  Cheers Pete.  

Hi Andrew Based in Blackpool

Hi All

Replacing some rough panels in the engine bay and discover the steering column is extremely close to one side of the cut out where it passes through part of the upper frame. Its grooved to take it but its not in the center, Its obviously been like this for decades but while everything is off I`d like to loose sleeve it where it passes through the frame and footwell for around 9", maybe fit a top bearing.  Any thoughts on this?.

Regards Pete

Thanks! I`ll do that this coming week  Pete

Many thanks all, that sounds to be indeed the correct engine. I cant yet reference the reg documents as I`m still waiting on the DVLC to send them. Apparently theres a good few weeks backlog there.

Best wishes Pete

Ok, Yes twin choke 45s on one side and exhaust on the other.  On the exhaust side of the block  are cast  691M 6015BA

Cheers Pete

Thanks, I`ll grab a look and take a couple of pictures later to post. Many thanks  Pete

Hi All

My recently acquired 1965 7 needs a water pump and additionally oil filter change. I`m not entirely certain which engine is fitted  though. Its not the overhead cam one. Details on the only plate on the rocker cover give  Holbay, Martlesham Suffolk England. Kesgrave 3000  I`ve a feeling its a Ford but I`m not sure what I need to quote to obtain the parts. Any help appreciated

Regards Pete

Hi All

Just acquired a S2. Having unstuck the carpet and piles of foam over the transmission tunnel it looks like I`m going to have to remake the whole assembly. Its patched in at least 4 places, the rearmost part is in 1/8" aluminum sitting around 1/2" at the top above the forward part of the tunnel. Are there any drawings for this part and anything to watch out for?

Regards Pete

That sounds along this lines of what I want, the front where the feet are is fine, its only the rear part thats an issue. Dont suppose you have any pictures from when you fitted these?  Regards Pete

Hi Paul

Do you still have the drawing for the lowered floor, I realise its been a few years since you posted it!

Regards Pete