The Lotus Grand Tourers

CHRISYD wrote:my tank sprung a weep there once. I smeared tiger seal over it to get it on the road....2 years ago!!! still water tight.

Mine's a little bit past that - the spigot broke off inside the hose.

Mysterious coolant loss with no trace, solved. https://3di6aw.ch.files.1drv.com/y4mpv1UjqMqtSKDx8Ko5DX0jrsUp_-kke979Umm2IHCZ9KdIRz4RATg3cwc4IGG-RJ6Jzv2qMFTVkln3Ys1MOsy_Uvv4Zy5EijhTzcyjwxQWFWjJZswwW5QLIjhLrucPIc_Wk5PxfADgR3kGiKGBTDMUL9XoLqsnfyVsWe6sixqURr27vzHn2y4R6okaAJHzycCfe7J44PRx-n42r6qdDEuvw?wi...

Thanks Peter - so how do I centralise them? (preferably by doing something takes less than 30 minutes because I'm incredibly time poor at the moment). The recesses you mention are on the 8010.1 version of the plates https://www.dellorto.co.uk/shop/dellorto-car-carburettors-parts/parts/drla-parts/dhl...

Hi Angus, at the risk of venturing on the egg sucking territory, and the mention of grindstone, are you aware that the throttle plate is a finely machined beasty with tapered edges and is adjusted/clamped to the spindle with the two grub screws (always new ones) at the fullest closed position. Euro...

Welcome. Probably a good idea to start here: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=965&hilit=buying+advice

Mmnnn mine is slightly different yours Angus. Looking at my butterflies through the progression holes the edge of the butterfly on both chokes on both carbs is visible at the first and part of the second progression hole at idle setting , so the first hole.is covered by the edge of the butterfly an...

Club ticket offer: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=11251 (should only be visible if you're logged in).

Car list, so far:

Gill Windwood's early Excel
Igg-Hiss' Oggee

Come and visit the Lotus Elite/Eclat/Excel Owners' club on stand 3-460. We'll have biscuits! (amongst other less interesting things) https://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/sites/default/files/clarion_nec_classic_motorshow/images/424965_cms04_web_banners_seeusat_300x600px_2019_mq_v4.jpg Club discount co...

Be aware that, on twin-fan Excels, Lotus started with a twin-pole 30A relay and replaced it with a 40A by the end of production (20A per fan). You need to allow for start-up current as well as normal running current.

Diagram looks OK. 1) Relay will draw fairly low current so a feed from the accessory circuit should be OK - and would also ensure that fans don't run after you switch off. Something like cigarette lighter or radio power? 2) Not sure about Eclats, but Excels have a handy common earth on the pedal box...

$2.1 million, bash.

Get yer 'and down t'back of t'sofa.

1991 Mk 3? Not sure how much of that will be usable on our cars. They're mostly 1982 Mk 2 vintage.