noomg - Thanks - My response from Delta was that he has no exhaust systems at the moment and I'd have to source from the ...   08-16-2024 03:58 pm

To close the loop on this somewhat, I did end up getting the header off in two pieces after cutting the Y off close to ...   08-16-2024 04:18 am

I was just getting out the reciprocating saw when I read your post. Amazing how easy it came out in 2 pieces! I'll ...   08-11-2024 10:13 pm

I've attached a screenshot from one of my YouTube videos that shows the header. As you can see, the individual runners from 1 ...   08-11-2024 07:42 pm

Yes, this header has the "y" piece and the flange has already been cut between 1 & 2 and 3 & 4. Still, there ...   08-11-2024 04:35 pm

An old thread, but a common issue it seems. If anyone has further tips on getting the 4-1 header out of its confines I'd ...   08-11-2024 03:38 am

vnavaret wrote: Folks: Moss Europe is currently having a 20% off sale for TR6 brake components, and it turns out that the JH and TR6 used the ...   08-07-2024 08:03 pm

On other message boards to which I belong the consensus has generally been that the holes are for drainage for when a body shell is ...   06-09-2024 10:32 pm

redracer wrote: To JH12947: the adjustment is fairly easy although the screw may be somewhat "STIFF". 1) remove the long 1/4" bolt that holds the brake ...   05-30-2024 02:16 am

Delta Motorsports wrote: Greg, I have followed the recent discussionon the sticking, front caliper with a fair bit of interest and would like to add my comments. First. ...   05-28-2024 07:05 pm

Well let me be the first to attest to how well these engines will start and idle with the #1 and #2 plug wires reversed. Having ...   05-18-2024 01:45 am

Esprit2 wrote: Progress Report ?? Jets finally arrived from Italy yesterday so I swapped in the 160 mains and 50 idles. The good news is that with base ...   05-13-2024 09:57 pm

Esprit2 wrote: Progress Report ?? I'm still waiting for delivery of the spec 5 main and idle jets before I have another go at getting it up ...   04-24-2024 05:00 am

I took this to mean using regular oil as the head lubricant rather than the supplied ARP Ultra Torque. Not sure why anyone would ...   04-17-2024 09:26 pm

Attaching a response from ARP found on a Lotus Forum in case anyone searches this topic again. Interesting what they say about the torque ...   04-17-2024 04:56 pm

Looking for some clarification on this topic. I removed my flywheel and although the bolts are in good condition I generally like to use new bolts ...   04-17-2024 04:42 pm

I certainly don't want to portray myself as an expert on this, having only done it once, but in my current restoration I completely finished ...   04-09-2024 09:59 pm

Thanks - Here is an additional photo. The casting number is 7199397 if that matters. Let me know if you need another ...   04-08-2024 11:18 pm

Seal with groove ...   04-08-2024 07:07 pm

Here is what I have found out. I pulled the tranny and removed the clutch cover and friction disc. All looked good there. I put a ...   04-08-2024 07:05 pm

Thanks - The thrust issue is what I assumed is my worst case scenario. The car came to me with only 40k miles on it ...   04-07-2024 02:16 pm

I found this photo in another thread on this forum. Since it shows a similar collection of bolts and machine screws, perhaps mine was ...   04-06-2024 04:36 am

Another bolt. Thinner washer would help but still wouldn't be comfortable with it. ...   04-06-2024 01:51 am

Bit of an update.... I guess it's better to know but neither the fix nor the root cause is obvious to me. I took the dust shield ...   04-06-2024 01:51 am

Thanks noomg - I'll give that a go. Your post jogged my memory of what may be causing the engine to bind. When I replaced the rear ...   04-05-2024 02:49 pm

Thanks for the reply. The engine is well grounded - it does not seem like an electrical issue. The engine stumbles but does ...   04-05-2024 03:48 am

I'm getting close to the finish of my 2 year restoration. Today I pushed the car out of the shop to get it started ...   04-03-2024 11:06 pm

Thanks. My car currently has the rubber door seal extending all the way up to the top of the windshield frame that seals the ...   02-26-2024 03:48 am

Early on in the restoration I ordered a couple of part # 91250 (A post sealing rubber), I didn't know where they went, only that ...   02-23-2024 07:58 pm

Thanks for the additional info. As luck would have it when I rewired the car I moved the aftermarket fuse case to the right ...   12-13-2023 06:01 pm

Perfect thanks! ...   12-13-2023 05:30 am

Hi All - I would like to know where the engine earth strap is normally located. When I got the car it was running ...   12-12-2023 03:00 pm

Thanks - Is the breather below your rear dellorto coming directly from the crankcase vent hole? ...   12-11-2023 10:21 pm

Thanks Art - I think that is what I will eventually end up doing. I had another look at my oilpan and the drainplug ...   12-11-2023 02:55 am

After a bit more research it appears that I may have a bit of a hodgepodge of components and perhaps a non-original engine. The ...   12-09-2023 10:30 pm

Hi all - I'm looking for some information/confirmation of the crankcase ventilation and oil capture setup that would have been on the car from stock. ...   12-09-2023 01:35 am

Thanks for the reply. The bolts are on a 1973 and are 5/16", if that makes a difference. ...   11-21-2023 02:45 am

I've searched around and checked the manuals, but haven't been able to find any spec for the differential flange to driveshaft  torque for the 4 ...   11-20-2023 07:18 pm

Thanks Bruce. Sounds like the subframe route is the way to go. I'll take you up on your offer if I run into ...   10-24-2023 06:01 pm

I have the engine and tranny ready to back in the car.  Looks like the manual recommends installing the engine and tranny as separate units.  ...   10-23-2023 06:32 pm