Archive for April, 2003

Clutch Upgrade

April 27, 2003
By Jim

Swapped the cable actuated clutch to a hydraulically actuated clutch.
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Engine, Dash, driveline

April 15, 2003
By Jim

Had a Petronix ignitor installed in the distributor Took engine parts to the machine shop for inspection and to determine what work needs to be done. Drive shaft reassembled and balanced. Sand the dash, again, and applied one more coat of varnish on the dash. One day I’ll be happy with the results and...
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Yellow and Engines

April 8, 2003
By Jim

The search for yellow. Lotus UK says the numbers I have are correct for a 1966 Lotus Yellow and all of these parts were discontinued in 1997 and are no longer available. Torn down the engine today. The bottom end had been apart at some point in the life of the car. I found...
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Yellow Again

April 7, 2003
By Jim

The search for yellow. Since posting my color choice earlier this year I’ve had LOTS of people provide information on Lotus Yellow and hints where to find a color code. So far for I have the following: Code: LOTUS YELLOW Paint Supplier: PJ 6170X3940 /ICI P0309547 Colour Spec. NO. A036B6321V /B036B6321V Lotus Part NO....
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