Hi Just setting up my Dellorto carbs following the re-build. The carbs have been re-built with a full kit including spindle bearings. My question is? When ...   11-01-2014 07:01 pm

No the lack of side lights is correct for a british spec car. They were only for the American spec I belive? ...   11-01-2014 06:53 pm

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l607/roland11a/Mobile%20Uploads/image-3.jpg?1414779567178&1414779569453http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l607/roland11a/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg?1414779567181&1414779569454http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l607/roland11a/Mobile%20Uploads/image-2.jpg?1414779567179&1414779569454http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l607/roland11a/Mobile%20Uploads/image-1.jpg?1414779567180&1414779569454 Bumper moved closer in. I was concidering moving it closer still, but that would have involved much more modifications to the brackets. I like it ...   10-31-2014 07:23 pm

Hi I also thought about leaving the rear bumper of when rebuilding my JH. In the end I decided to refit it but modify the brackets ...   10-31-2014 09:50 am

Hi Brett Thanks, sent e mail ...   09-10-2014 02:51 pm

Hi all I'm in the process of manufacturing new door trim panels for my JH. I've made new door cards with all the holes for the ...   09-08-2014 12:59 pm

Ive just fitted mine with a new "O" ring. What a pig to get in against the spring!! ...   08-28-2014 09:12 am

Hi All Thanks for the reply's. it seems that I'm destined to keep the first box after all. A good friend in the uk sent me this ...   08-16-2014 11:29 pm

Hi, at present I'm looking to refit the stainless steel exhaust system to my JH. Unfortunately the front box after the manifold is damaged due ...   08-15-2014 10:05 am

Hi Not all seats have a cable. Mine have two levers, one to adjust the seat rake and the other to tilt the whole back forward. ...   07-23-2014 06:34 pm

Alternative bracket. ...   07-13-2014 05:16 pm

Jim The so called 3 white dots are the holes in the plate through which the soft top frame assembly bolts use. The photo shows the ...   07-13-2014 04:10 pm

I've no fixed threaded hole above the captive plate so i can't help you there! The spring supplies tention to the frame and assists ...   07-12-2014 06:23 pm

My hood frame is off for painting at the moment. I'll take some pictures in the morning. I think we may be at crossed purposes. but ...   07-11-2014 12:11 am

I've just fitted mine and you have to use all three threaded holes in the captive plate. The other holes in the body allow the ...   07-10-2014 08:22 am

Elite/Eclat/907 OK then, It's also coded into the engine number. The number will be in the form D (C) 907 76 06 12844 The 907 is engine ...   07-09-2014 10:36 pm

Hi Cars of this age didn't have a VIN number, just a chassis number. The number will be stamped onto a metal plate which will be ...   07-09-2014 10:25 pm

JH  windscreens are a very early example of the now standard bonded windscreens  fitted in all modern cars. As a short term fix if you ...   06-01-2014 08:44 pm

Hi Top of front chassis rail just in front of engine mounting. I've had two cars with the numbers , RH on one and LH on ...   05-30-2014 09:11 pm

If the crank has turned, and I guess by not much its not caught the valves. Just carefully  turn it back untill the markings on ...   03-10-2014 12:54 pm

Hi I was advised to do this by a reptutable engine builder in the UK. Apparently the original design allows to much oil into the head ...   03-10-2014 12:47 pm

Hi Due to the engine being completely apart and rebuilt with a replacement block, the timing has got to be reset from scratch, The ...   02-10-2014 11:00 pm

Ok Thanks Both sets of cams came out of a JH but the lotus short engine came without any ancilleries as well as no oil pump ...   02-10-2014 10:44 pm

Thanks Kurt Does that make A72032231, 1972  March Number 2231 which is odd as its a month older than the other one but with much later ...   02-10-2014 08:09 am

Thanks Is Number One the bottom left as you look at the cap. I've got no leads on as yet? ...   02-10-2014 08:00 am

Hi Hi Very usefully photo thanks. Can you tell me which is  plug one position on the distributor cap as I've forgotten due to having my engines ...   02-09-2014 12:13 pm

Hi Ive got two engines , one from a 1972 car and one from a 1973 car. Engine numbers A72040046 and A72032231 respectively. Please can someone ...   02-09-2014 12:06 pm

Very usefull thread as i'm just at this point in my engine re-build. Can somone shed some light on the cam belt sprocked retaining bolt and ...   02-09-2014 11:53 am

I looked at the eye ball vents and decided as all the paint had worn off to leave them black. You can get chrome spray ...   02-06-2014 08:31 am

Hi Lash Can you remember what type of paint you used? Most paints can be got in Matt, Satin & Gloss. I'm fancying satin. Thanks ...   02-04-2014 08:12 am

Hi I've got a fairly good dashboard but the Vinyl coating is very discoloured. Has anyone had any experience with re -painting using one of the ...   02-04-2014 12:24 am

Ah see! I suppose Its easier on UK cars as the steering is on the other side. ...   02-01-2014 09:40 pm

Just wondering the reason for wanting a two piece exhaust manifold?? ...   01-31-2014 09:02 pm

Hi Nice car! Just had mine sprayed white as I think it really suits the car. It was originally white but has spent much of its ...   01-27-2014 09:51 pm

Sorted now, had a flash of inspiration. I used a strip of metal banding that usually holds building materials onto pallets and bent it into ...   01-27-2014 08:18 pm

I ended up dropping on a later lotus short engine with a good crank. also a set of original liners, pistons and bearings off ebay. ...   01-22-2014 10:40 pm

Ah thanks. It was duly taken ...   01-22-2014 08:30 pm

Hi Most of the advise I got was to put on the later bearing that can be adjusted from the front. This comes in one piece. ...   01-22-2014 05:53 pm

Yes I think you're right mine have had new wings in there lives. I'm just suprised that Jensen was still lead loading in the 70's Mines ...   01-18-2014 01:19 am

Just be nice to have the correct part. Opening to far is not a problem as there are additional stops. having said that we don't ...   01-18-2014 01:10 am