Hi guys. As part of the research for my book on the Elite and Eclat models, I have a query upon which some owners may be able to shed some light. There were,...
I have just fitted a Pertronix Ignitor to my 1976 Elite, but have not restarted it yet. Is it too much to hope that the timing will still be correct? Thanks --...
From: "Richard Sutherland-Smith" <richard.ss@...> To: <lotus4seaters@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2004 1:00 AM Subject: [lotus4seaters]...
It would appear that my eclat is one the said type 2 body specs, also it used to belong to Vince Hill, who was a singer apparently... If you'd like more info...
Hi folks, I have just joined the group having recently acquired a 74 Elite 502 and I expect that I will be asking a lot of questions that have been asked in...
Hi. Enda, Here's my 2 cents -- The wiper motor is located directly behind the glove box and drives the gearbox through a log linear gear. When I had problems,...
The inspector who granted a change in model year on my "now" 74 (Was titled as a 75) Elite was much kinder than the one doing the emissions test. Although he...
Hi I am hoping someone out there with a Lotus may know of Cooper Climax engine/engines, blocks etc. that may be for sale? These must be 'uncracked'! My...
Right, I now have heating and cooling in the cabin, of my Elite, and flappers that flap. The electronic ignition has made the engine sound more stable, so I...
Now that I've sold my 74 Elite along with all its documentation, I realized that before I got the original manual, I had made a copy of one from a fellow list...
CLASSIC AND SPORTS CAR MAGAZINE has kept its word and Paul Hardiman has given us a great report on our recent meeting. See the September issue page 162, plus a...
I thought you folks might like to know that Mike Taylor is now supplying performance head packages to take your 907 or 912 somewhere between 200 and 270 bhp...
I reciently replaced all the bushings in the front suspension. Cleared up most of the noise and issues plagueing my 74 Elite. Two problems though.... 1. One...
I have just started trying to tune up my Dellorto carbs.. I am starting to get an idea of what does what, and trying to adjust by listening down a tube. I...
Octane magazine August 2004 (issue 14, two vintage LeMans Bentleys on the cover) Page 108, "Jim Endruweit & the Golden Lotus Years" Jim Endruweit was the...
Hi! Good description there Tim! But I think you left out one thing about syncronisation. Before you adjust the mixture screws on Dellorto DHLA's you should...
Thanks guys for the posts on delortos and balancing. Since have new crankshaft and clutch, and now a new clutch pedal yoke thats much more like a uv to save...
May I ask members of the Forum again please, to take a look in the boot (trunk) of their Elites; I would very much like to hear from anyone whose Elite spare...
... Ok, I have a Carbtune manometer on its way from the UK. ... Yes, will do or it might suck my brains out ;-) Ouch...... ... No, not since I bought it...
Richard, here's a link to a swedish Alfa-forum which I am a member of. There's a picture of the various adjustment screws in the first post of the thread. ...
Oops, thanks for pointing that out Tim! My Elite has the little metal caps over the air-bleed screws, so they're easy to recognize. But my Alfa (DHLA 40:s)...
whats the purpus of the air bleed screews ? what do they alter ? this isnt covered by the weber dellorto repair maual you mention. it dosen't even mention...
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