Re: My 1977 LOTUS ESPRIT S1
I noticed Eurocarb (UK based) selling these Chinese DHLA copies
on fleabay:
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Re: My 1977 LOTUS ESPRIT S1
What, I have a couple of curves near my house. ?????? I have given thought to taking my car up to the Tail of the Dragon, and just staying in the areas for a couple of days, to experience that road in both directions, multiple times. ? Luckily, I live out in the sticks, where the traffic isn’t as bad as some areas of Orlando. ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Toaph via groups.io Sent: Friday, April 4, 2025 8:56 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [S1S2euroS3LotusEspritOwners] My 1977 LOTUS ESPRIT S1 ? I winter in Fort Lauderdale.? There's nowhere to drive down here.? It's just dense metro traffic and one stop light after another.? The first thing I'm going to do when I get back to my permanent residence in Upstate NY is hop in my Esprit S1 and take it for a loooooooong drive on the winding country roads. WOW that's nice ..You drive your? ?Esprit S1 every day in Florida.? ? On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 2:44 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote: Just south of you, about 1200 miles ? ? Orlando, FL????? It’s 86 deg F here today. ? ? Thanks BILL for the TIP. Where you from Bill? I am in Niagara Ontario Canada? ? On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 1:32 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote: While we are on the subject, I’ll need to rehang my doors one of these days. I was thinking of some padding (maybe a thick towel) between the door and the sill, then placing the door into the slot, centering it, then tightening the bolts. Of course, when it is opened, it’s going to sag just a bit, so I’d use the procedure with a scissor jack or screw jackstand. ? How does that sound? ? Bill ? ? I'd suggest placing a scissor jack under the lower surface of the open door before loosening anything, not the edge but the largely horizontal surface and with a block of wood and padding for protection. Adjust the jack to apply a judicious measure of supporting force then ease the fasteners looser just enough so it's possible to shift the door. Approach that with patience, it's quicker and safer than just loosening it all off fully and juggling the door. As remarked below the trimmed door is quite heavy, therefore a handful to manipulate.
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Yeah, sorry. I was tired when I typed that.
Sure, the Dellortos are better. Looking forward to putting some on my car for comparison.
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-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Tim Engel via groups.io Sent: Friday, April 4, 2025 11:32 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [S1S2euroS3LotusEspritOwners] My 1977 LOTUS ESPRIT S1 Picking nits, but it's... Weber DCOE, and Dellorto DHLA. In my humble opinion, Dellortos beat Webers hands down. Regards Tim Engel 04/03/2025, 8:04PM, Bill Galbraith, <lotus@...> wrote: What you are looking for at Dellorto DCOE 45E carbs. The shop manual has the proper jetting. You might stumble across some DCOE 45 (no “E”) carbs.
You’ll need to search the internet for some. There are Dellorto specialists out there, but it will cost you your left arm and part of your left leg.
Weirdly, there is a Chinese knockoff on Amazon for $258. I don’t know about that though. There are also some from the Czech Republic. I don’t have any experience with them but I think they were discussed years ago, so search the archives.
Another option, if you can find them, are Weber carbs. Very similar design, except no vacuum port so they are a bit harder to tune. I’ve had them on my car for 35 years without any real problems, although I hear that the 45E have a smoother transition from idle to main jets. Who cares when you are running Wide- Open Throttle… ?
Check the archives. There was lots of discussion on carbs, including from Tim the Enchanter.
Bill -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. www.avg.com
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Dellorto's are an amazing Carborator. To say Weber's are NOT as good, is false in my experience. The Weber's have many more parts that can fail and much more difficult to tune. But if you know , how to tune them, They are AMAZING. The sound is like nothing else. But YES they are NOT an, INSTALL and IGNORE.? Type? Carborators.
Picking nits, but it's...
Weber DCOE, and
Dellorto DHLA.
In my humble opinion, Dellortos beat Webers hands down.
Regards
Tim Engel
04/03/2025, 8:04PM, Bill Galbraith, <lotus@...> wrote:
> What you are looking for at Dellorto DCOE 45E carbs. The shop manual has the proper jetting. You might stumble across some DCOE 45 (no “E”) carbs.
>
> You’ll need to search the internet for some. There are Dellorto specialists out there, but it will cost you your left arm and part of your left leg.
>
> Weirdly, there is a Chinese knockoff on Amazon for $258. I don’t know about that though. There are also some from the Czech Republic. I don’t have any experience with them but I think they were discussed years ago, so search the archives.
>
> Another option, if you can find them, are Weber carbs. Very similar design, except no vacuum port so they are a bit harder to tune. I’ve had them on my car for 35 years without any real problems, although I hear that the 45E have a smoother transition from idle to main jets. Who cares when you are running Wide- Open Throttle… ?
>
> Check the archives. There was lots of discussion on carbs, including from Tim the Enchanter.
>
> Bill
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Picking nits, but it's...
Weber DCOE, and
Dellorto DHLA.
In my humble opinion, Dellortos beat Webers hands down.
Regards
Tim Engel
04/03/2025, 8:04PM, Bill Galbraith, <lotus@...> wrote:
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What you are looking for at Dellorto DCOE 45E carbs. The shop manual has the proper jetting. You might stumble across some DCOE 45 (no “E”) carbs.
You’ll need to search the internet for some. There are Dellorto specialists out there, but it will cost you your left arm and part of your left leg.
Weirdly, there is a Chinese knockoff on Amazon for $258. I don’t know about that though. There are also some from the Czech Republic. I don’t have any experience with them but I think they were discussed years ago, so search the archives.
Another option, if you can find them, are Weber carbs. Very similar design, except no vacuum port so they are a bit harder to tune. I’ve had them on my car for 35 years without any real problems, although I hear that the 45E have a smoother transition from idle to main jets. Who cares when you are running Wide- Open Throttle… ?
Check the archives. There was lots of discussion on carbs, including from Tim the Enchanter.
Bill
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Hey Toaph,?
Going to take my S1 to AutoEurope to have it freshened up.? Once it returns, I'd love to join you for a drive.? If not the Lotus, I'll have my 25 C8 available!
Lyn
On Friday, April 4, 2025 at 08:56:53 AM EDT, Toaph via groups.io <toaph@...> wrote:
I winter in Fort Lauderdale.? There's nowhere to drive down here.? It's just dense metro traffic and one stop light after another.? The first thing I'm going to do when I get back to my permanent residence in Upstate NY is hop in my Esprit S1 and take it for a loooooooong drive on the winding country roads.
On Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 04:29:33 PM EDT, P. via groups.io <pasqualeelauqsap850@...> wrote:
WOW that's nice ..You drive your? ?Esprit S1 every day in Florida.?
On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 2:44 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus= [email protected]> wrote: Just south of you, about 1200 miles ? ? Orlando, FL????? It’s 86 deg F here today. ? ? Thanks BILL for the TIP. Where you from Bill? I am in Niagara Ontario Canada? ? On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 1:32 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote: While we are on the subject, I’ll need to rehang my doors one of these days. I was thinking of some padding (maybe a thick towel) between the door and the sill, then placing the door into the slot, centering it, then tightening the bolts. Of course, when it is opened, it’s going to sag just a bit, so I’d use the procedure with a scissor jack or screw jackstand. ? How does that sound? ? Bill ? ? I'd suggest placing a scissor jack under the lower surface of the open door before loosening anything, not the edge but the largely horizontal surface and with a block of wood and padding for protection. Adjust the jack to apply a judicious measure of supporting force then ease the fasteners looser just enough so it's possible to shift the door. Approach that with patience, it's quicker and safer than just loosening it all off fully and juggling the door. As remarked below the trimmed door is quite heavy, therefore a handful to manipulate.
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I winter in Fort Lauderdale.? There's nowhere to drive down here.? It's just dense metro traffic and one stop light after another.? The first thing I'm going to do when I get back to my permanent residence in Upstate NY is hop in my Esprit S1 and take it for a loooooooong drive on the winding country roads.
On Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 04:29:33 PM EDT, P. via groups.io <pasqualeelauqsap850@...> wrote:
WOW that's nice ..You drive your? ?Esprit S1 every day in Florida.?
On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 2:44 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus= [email protected]> wrote: Just south of you, about 1200 miles ? ? Orlando, FL????? It’s 86 deg F here today. ? ? Thanks BILL for the TIP. Where you from Bill? I am in Niagara Ontario Canada? ? On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 1:32 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote: While we are on the subject, I’ll need to rehang my doors one of these days. I was thinking of some padding (maybe a thick towel) between the door and the sill, then placing the door into the slot, centering it, then tightening the bolts. Of course, when it is opened, it’s going to sag just a bit, so I’d use the procedure with a scissor jack or screw jackstand. ? How does that sound? ? Bill ? ? I'd suggest placing a scissor jack under the lower surface of the open door before loosening anything, not the edge but the largely horizontal surface and with a block of wood and padding for protection. Adjust the jack to apply a judicious measure of supporting force then ease the fasteners looser just enough so it's possible to shift the door. Approach that with patience, it's quicker and safer than just loosening it all off fully and juggling the door. As remarked below the trimmed door is quite heavy, therefore a handful to manipulate.
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What you are looking for at Dellorto DCOE 45E carbs. The shop manual has the proper jetting. You might stumble across some DCOE 45 (no “E”) carbs. ? You’ll need to search the internet for some. There are Dellorto specialists out there, but it will cost you your left arm and part of your left leg. ? Weirdly, there is a Chinese knockoff on Amazon for $258. I don’t know about that though. There are also some from the Czech Republic. I don’t have any experience with them but I think they were discussed years ago, so search the archives. ? Another option, if you can find them, are Weber carbs. Very similar design, except no vacuum port so they are a bit harder to tune. I’ve had them on my car for 35 years without any real problems, although I hear that the 45E have a smoother transition from idle to main jets. Who cares when you are running Wide- Open Throttle…? ? ? Check the archives. There was lots of discussion on carbs, including from Tim the Enchanter. ? Bill ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of eric.sylvia Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2025 4:46 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [S1S2euroS3LotusEspritOwners] My 1977 LOTUS ESPRIT S1 ? Hey team - I have an S1 - 1976-77 with original ZS carbs that I would like to get working on - def want to replace carbs and intake in favor of weber type dcoe or similar- do we have a source for such an animal?? I hate ZS - had them on a triumph TR7 years ago and hated them then - 40 years later I still hate them! I'm east coast US near DC
Your right. But enjoy little bit. Then bring in garage. I have an awesome? Esprit S1 in Signal red Gelcoat , With full leather blanched almond interior. ? On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 4:34 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote: My S1 is in pieces…. STILL, although I’m working on it slowly. It’s black, and no A/C. ? I drive my S2 JPS occasionally in the fall, winter, and spring. A/C isn’t working right now, and it’s usually too hot out, and the sun is brutal on a black fiberglass car, in the summer. I’m going to a car show on 13 April, and a bit worried about having it in the sun for several hours. So, I’m the opposite of all you people up north, who put your cars away for the winter. ? Bill ? ? WOW that's nice ..You drive your? ?Esprit S1 every day in Florida.? ? On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 2:44 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote: Just south of you, about 1200 miles ? ? Orlando, FL????? It’s 86 deg F here today. ? ? Thanks BILL for the TIP. Where you from Bill? I am in Niagara Ontario Canada? ? On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 1:32 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote: While we are on the subject, I’ll need to rehang my doors one of these days. I was thinking of some padding (maybe a thick towel) between the door and the sill, then placing the door into the slot, centering it, then tightening the bolts. Of course, when it is opened, it’s going to sag just a bit, so I’d use the procedure with a scissor jack or screw jackstand. ? How does that sound? ? Bill ? ? I'd suggest placing a scissor jack under the lower surface of the open door before loosening anything, not the edge but the largely horizontal surface and with a block of wood and padding for protection. Adjust the jack to apply a judicious measure of supporting force then ease the fasteners looser just enough so it's possible to shift the door. Approach that with patience, it's quicker and safer than just loosening it all off fully and juggling the door. As remarked below the trimmed door is quite heavy, therefore a handful to manipulate.
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The scissor jack would be the wise choice - it's firm and incrementally adjustable. One doesn't want the door flopping around with risk of scratched paint.
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I haven’t tried this, but I was thinking of suspending the door from the ceiling with a strap that would give it the height support it needs, but still allow it to swing sort of freely.? Dave C
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On Apr 3, 2025, at 4:19?PM, P. via groups.io <pasqualeelauqsap850@...> wrote:
? I have Weber 40 DCOE-18? OMG my Esprit S1 runs amazing.? <1000030788.jpg> On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 4:46 p.m. eric.sylvia via , <eric.sylvia= [email protected]> wrote:
Hey team - I have an S1 - 1976-77 with original ZS carbs that I would like to get working on - def want to replace carbs and intake in favor of weber type dcoe or similar- do we have a source for such an animal?? I hate ZS - had them on a triumph TR7 years
ago and hated them then - 40 years later I still hate them!
I'm east coast US near DC
Thanks
Eric
Your right. But enjoy little bit. Then bring in garage. I have an awesome? Esprit S1 in Signal red Gelcoat , With full leather blanched almond interior.
On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 4:34 p.m. Bill Galbraith via
, <Lotus= [email protected]> wrote:
My S1 is in pieces…. STILL, although I’m working on it slowly. It’s black, and no A/C.
?
I drive my S2 JPS occasionally in the fall, winter, and spring. A/C isn’t working right now, and it’s usually too hot out, and the sun is brutal on a black fiberglass car, in the summer. I’m going to a car show on 13 April, and a bit
worried about having it in the sun for several hours. So, I’m the opposite of all you people up north, who put your cars away for the winter.
?
Bill
?
?
WOW that's nice ..You drive your?
?Esprit S1 every day in Florida.?
?
On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 2:44 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote:
Just south of you, about 1200 miles
?
?
Orlando, FL????? It’s 86 deg F here today.
?
?
Thanks BILL for the TIP. Where you from Bill? I am in Niagara Ontario Canada?
?
On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 1:32 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote:
While we are on the subject, I’ll need to rehang my doors one of these days. I was thinking of some padding (maybe a thick towel) between the door and the sill, then placing the door into the slot, centering it, then tightening the bolts.
Of course, when it is opened, it’s going to sag just a bit, so I’d use the procedure with a scissor jack or screw jackstand.
?
How does that sound?
?
Bill
?
?
I'd suggest placing a scissor jack under the lower surface of the open door before loosening anything, not the edge but the largely horizontal surface and with a block of wood and padding for protection. Adjust the jack to apply a judicious
measure of supporting force then ease the fasteners looser just enough so it's possible to shift the door. Approach that with patience, it's quicker and safer than just loosening it all off fully and juggling the door. As remarked below the trimmed door is
quite heavy, therefore a handful to manipulate.
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I have Weber 40 DCOE-18? OMG my Esprit S1 runs amazing.? 
On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 4:46 p.m. eric.sylvia via , <eric.sylvia= [email protected]> wrote:
Hey team - I have an S1 - 1976-77 with original ZS carbs that I would like to get working on - def want to replace carbs and intake in favor of weber type dcoe or similar- do we have a source for such an animal?? I hate ZS - had them on a triumph TR7 years
ago and hated them then - 40 years later I still hate them!
I'm east coast US near DC
Thanks
Eric
Your right. But enjoy little bit. Then bring in garage. I have an awesome? Esprit S1 in Signal red Gelcoat , With full leather blanched almond interior.
On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 4:34 p.m. Bill Galbraith via
, <Lotus= [email protected]> wrote:
My S1 is in pieces…. STILL, although I’m working on it slowly. It’s black, and no A/C.
?
I drive my S2 JPS occasionally in the fall, winter, and spring. A/C isn’t working right now, and it’s usually too hot out, and the sun is brutal on a black fiberglass car, in the summer. I’m going to a car show on 13 April, and a bit
worried about having it in the sun for several hours. So, I’m the opposite of all you people up north, who put your cars away for the winter.
?
Bill
?
?
WOW that's nice ..You drive your?
?Esprit S1 every day in Florida.?
?
On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 2:44 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote:
Just south of you, about 1200 miles
?
?
Orlando, FL????? It’s 86 deg F here today.
?
?
Thanks BILL for the TIP. Where you from Bill? I am in Niagara Ontario Canada?
?
On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 1:32 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote:
While we are on the subject, I’ll need to rehang my doors one of these days. I was thinking of some padding (maybe a thick towel) between the door and the sill, then placing the door into the slot, centering it, then tightening the bolts.
Of course, when it is opened, it’s going to sag just a bit, so I’d use the procedure with a scissor jack or screw jackstand.
?
How does that sound?
?
Bill
?
?
I'd suggest placing a scissor jack under the lower surface of the open door before loosening anything, not the edge but the largely horizontal surface and with a block of wood and padding for protection. Adjust the jack to apply a judicious
measure of supporting force then ease the fasteners looser just enough so it's possible to shift the door. Approach that with patience, it's quicker and safer than just loosening it all off fully and juggling the door. As remarked below the trimmed door is
quite heavy, therefore a handful to manipulate.
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Can’t complain at all about the ZS in my 73 Elan plus 2S130 with easy starting smooth response but then my Esprit S2 has Dellorto’s that PO put on and I guess that’s what I’ve mostly seen on those as opposed to Weber, Gordon
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On Apr 3, 2025, at 3:46?PM, eric.sylvia <eric.sylvia@...> wrote:
?
Hey team - I have an S1 - 1976-77 with original ZS carbs that I would like to get working on - def want to replace carbs and intake in favor of weber type dcoe or similar- do we have a source for such an animal?? I hate ZS - had them on a triumph TR7 years
ago and hated them then - 40 years later I still hate them!
I'm east coast US near DC
Thanks
Eric
From: P. via groups.io <pasqualeelauqsap850@...>
Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2025 4:41 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
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?
Your right. But enjoy little bit. Then bring in garage. I have an awesome? Esprit S1 in Signal red Gelcoat , With full leather blanched almond interior.
On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 4:34 p.m. Bill Galbraith via
, <Lotus= [email protected]> wrote:
My S1 is in pieces…. STILL, although I’m working on it slowly. It’s black, and no A/C.
?
I drive my S2 JPS occasionally in the fall, winter, and spring. A/C isn’t working right now, and it’s usually too hot out, and the sun is brutal on a black fiberglass car, in the summer. I’m going to a car show on 13 April, and a bit
worried about having it in the sun for several hours. So, I’m the opposite of all you people up north, who put your cars away for the winter.
?
Bill
?
?
WOW that's nice ..You drive your?
?Esprit S1 every day in Florida.?
?
On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 2:44 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote:
Just south of you, about 1200 miles
?
?
Orlando, FL????? It’s 86 deg F here today.
?
?
Thanks BILL for the TIP. Where you from Bill? I am in Niagara Ontario Canada?
?
On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 1:32 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote:
While we are on the subject, I’ll need to rehang my doors one of these days. I was thinking of some padding (maybe a thick towel) between the door and the sill, then placing the door into the slot, centering it, then tightening the bolts.
Of course, when it is opened, it’s going to sag just a bit, so I’d use the procedure with a scissor jack or screw jackstand.
?
How does that sound?
?
Bill
?
?
I'd suggest placing a scissor jack under the lower surface of the open door before loosening anything, not the edge but the largely horizontal surface and with a block of wood and padding for protection. Adjust the jack to apply a judicious
measure of supporting force then ease the fasteners looser just enough so it's possible to shift the door. Approach that with patience, it's quicker and safer than just loosening it all off fully and juggling the door. As remarked below the trimmed door is
quite heavy, therefore a handful to manipulate.
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Hey team - I have an S1 - 1976-77 with original ZS carbs that I would like to get working on - def want to replace carbs and intake in favor of weber type dcoe or similar- do we have a source for such an animal?? I hate ZS - had them on a triumph TR7 years
ago and hated them then - 40 years later I still hate them!
I'm east coast US near DC
Thanks
Eric
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From: P. via groups.io <pasqualeelauqsap850@...>
Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2025 4:41 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [S1S2euroS3LotusEspritOwners] My 1977 LOTUS ESPRIT S1
?
Your right. But enjoy little bit. Then bring in garage. I have an awesome? Esprit S1 in Signal red Gelcoat , With full leather blanched almond interior.
On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 4:34 p.m. Bill Galbraith via
, <Lotus= [email protected]> wrote:
My S1 is in pieces…. STILL, although I’m working on it slowly. It’s black, and no A/C.
?
I drive my S2 JPS occasionally in the fall, winter, and spring. A/C isn’t working right now, and it’s usually too hot out, and the sun is brutal on a black fiberglass car, in the summer. I’m going to a car show on 13 April, and a bit
worried about having it in the sun for several hours. So, I’m the opposite of all you people up north, who put your cars away for the winter.
?
Bill
?
?
WOW that's nice ..You drive your?
?Esprit S1 every day in Florida.?
?
On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 2:44 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote:
Just south of you, about 1200 miles
?
?
Orlando, FL????? It’s 86 deg F here today.
?
?
Thanks BILL for the TIP. Where you from Bill? I am in Niagara Ontario Canada?
?
On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 1:32 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote:
While we are on the subject, I’ll need to rehang my doors one of these days. I was thinking of some padding (maybe a thick towel) between the door and the sill, then placing the door into the slot, centering it, then tightening the bolts.
Of course, when it is opened, it’s going to sag just a bit, so I’d use the procedure with a scissor jack or screw jackstand.
?
How does that sound?
?
Bill
?
?
I'd suggest placing a scissor jack under the lower surface of the open door before loosening anything, not the edge but the largely horizontal surface and with a block of wood and padding for protection. Adjust the jack to apply a judicious
measure of supporting force then ease the fasteners looser just enough so it's possible to shift the door. Approach that with patience, it's quicker and safer than just loosening it all off fully and juggling the door. As remarked below the trimmed door is
quite heavy, therefore a handful to manipulate.
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Your right. But enjoy little bit. Then bring in garage. I have an awesome? Esprit S1 in Signal red Gelcoat , With full leather blanched almond interior.
On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 4:34 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus= [email protected]> wrote: My S1 is in pieces…. STILL, although I’m working on it slowly. It’s black, and no A/C. ? I drive my S2 JPS occasionally in the fall, winter, and spring. A/C isn’t working right now, and it’s usually too hot out, and the sun is brutal on a black fiberglass car, in the summer. I’m going to a car show on 13 April, and a bit worried about having it in the sun for several hours. So, I’m the opposite of all you people up north, who put your cars away for the winter. ? Bill ? ? WOW that's nice ..You drive your? ?Esprit S1 every day in Florida.? ? On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 2:44 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote: Just south of you, about 1200 miles ? ? Orlando, FL????? It’s 86 deg F here today. ? ? Thanks BILL for the TIP. Where you from Bill? I am in Niagara Ontario Canada? ? On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 1:32 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote: While we are on the subject, I’ll need to rehang my doors one of these days. I was thinking of some padding (maybe a thick towel) between the door and the sill, then placing the door into the slot, centering it, then tightening the bolts. Of course, when it is opened, it’s going to sag just a bit, so I’d use the procedure with a scissor jack or screw jackstand. ? How does that sound? ? Bill ? ? I'd suggest placing a scissor jack under the lower surface of the open door before loosening anything, not the edge but the largely horizontal surface and with a block of wood and padding for protection. Adjust the jack to apply a judicious measure of supporting force then ease the fasteners looser just enough so it's possible to shift the door. Approach that with patience, it's quicker and safer than just loosening it all off fully and juggling the door. As remarked below the trimmed door is quite heavy, therefore a handful to manipulate.
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Re: My 1977 LOTUS ESPRIT S1
My S1 is in pieces…. STILL, although I’m working on it slowly. It’s black, and no A/C. ? I drive my S2 JPS occasionally in the fall, winter, and spring. A/C isn’t working right now, and it’s usually too hot out, and the sun is brutal on a black fiberglass car, in the summer. I’m going to a car show on 13 April, and a bit worried about having it in the sun for several hours. So, I’m the opposite of all you people up north, who put your cars away for the winter. ? Bill ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of P. via groups.io Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2025 4:29 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [S1S2euroS3LotusEspritOwners] My 1977 LOTUS ESPRIT S1 ? WOW that's nice ..You drive your? ?Esprit S1 every day in Florida.? ? On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 2:44 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote: Just south of you, about 1200 miles ? ? Orlando, FL????? It’s 86 deg F here today. ? ? Thanks BILL for the TIP. Where you from Bill? I am in Niagara Ontario Canada? ? On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 1:32 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote: While we are on the subject, I’ll need to rehang my doors one of these days. I was thinking of some padding (maybe a thick towel) between the door and the sill, then placing the door into the slot, centering it, then tightening the bolts. Of course, when it is opened, it’s going to sag just a bit, so I’d use the procedure with a scissor jack or screw jackstand. ? How does that sound? ? Bill ? ? I'd suggest placing a scissor jack under the lower surface of the open door before loosening anything, not the edge but the largely horizontal surface and with a block of wood and padding for protection. Adjust the jack to apply a judicious measure of supporting force then ease the fasteners looser just enough so it's possible to shift the door. Approach that with patience, it's quicker and safer than just loosening it all off fully and juggling the door. As remarked below the trimmed door is quite heavy, therefore a handful to manipulate.
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Re: My 1977 LOTUS ESPRIT S1
WOW that's nice ..You drive your? ?Esprit S1 every day in Florida.?
On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 2:44 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus= [email protected]> wrote: Just south of you, about 1200 miles ? ? Orlando, FL????? It’s 86 deg F here today. ? ? Thanks BILL for the TIP. Where you from Bill? I am in Niagara Ontario Canada? ? On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 1:32 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote: While we are on the subject, I’ll need to rehang my doors one of these days. I was thinking of some padding (maybe a thick towel) between the door and the sill, then placing the door into the slot, centering it, then tightening the bolts. Of course, when it is opened, it’s going to sag just a bit, so I’d use the procedure with a scissor jack or screw jackstand. ? How does that sound? ? Bill ? ? I'd suggest placing a scissor jack under the lower surface of the open door before loosening anything, not the edge but the largely horizontal surface and with a block of wood and padding for protection. Adjust the jack to apply a judicious measure of supporting force then ease the fasteners looser just enough so it's possible to shift the door. Approach that with patience, it's quicker and safer than just loosening it all off fully and juggling the door. As remarked below the trimmed door is quite heavy, therefore a handful to manipulate.
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Re: My 1977 LOTUS ESPRIT S1
Just south of you, about 1200 miles ? ? Orlando, FL????? It’s 86 deg F here today. ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of P. via groups.io Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2025 2:39 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [S1S2euroS3LotusEspritOwners] My 1977 LOTUS ESPRIT S1 ? Thanks BILL for the TIP. Where you from Bill? I am in Niagara Ontario Canada? ? On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 1:32 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus=[email protected]> wrote: While we are on the subject, I’ll need to rehang my doors one of these days. I was thinking of some padding (maybe a thick towel) between the door and the sill, then placing the door into the slot, centering it, then tightening the bolts. Of course, when it is opened, it’s going to sag just a bit, so I’d use the procedure with a scissor jack or screw jackstand. ? How does that sound? ? Bill ? ? I'd suggest placing a scissor jack under the lower surface of the open door before loosening anything, not the edge but the largely horizontal surface and with a block of wood and padding for protection. Adjust the jack to apply a judicious measure of supporting force then ease the fasteners looser just enough so it's possible to shift the door. Approach that with patience, it's quicker and safer than just loosening it all off fully and juggling the door. As remarked below the trimmed door is quite heavy, therefore a handful to manipulate.
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Re: My 1977 LOTUS ESPRIT S1
Thanks BILL for the TIP. Where you from Bill? I am in Niagara Ontario Canada?
On Thu., Apr. 3, 2025, 1:32 p.m. Bill Galbraith via , <Lotus= [email protected]> wrote: While we are on the subject, I’ll need to rehang my doors one of these days. I was thinking of some padding (maybe a thick towel) between the door and the sill, then placing the door into the slot, centering it, then tightening the bolts. Of course, when it is opened, it’s going to sag just a bit, so I’d use the procedure with a scissor jack or screw jackstand. ? How does that sound? ? Bill ? ? I'd suggest placing a scissor jack under the lower surface of the open door before loosening anything, not the edge but the largely horizontal surface and with a block of wood and padding for protection. Adjust the jack to apply a judicious measure of supporting force then ease the fasteners looser just enough so it's possible to shift the door. Approach that with patience, it's quicker and safer than just loosening it all off fully and juggling the door. As remarked below the trimmed door is quite heavy, therefore a handful to manipulate.
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Re: My 1977 LOTUS ESPRIT S1
While we are on the subject, I’ll need to rehang my doors one of these days. I was thinking of some padding (maybe a thick towel) between the door and the sill, then placing the door into the slot, centering it, then tightening the bolts. Of course, when it is opened, it’s going to sag just a bit, so I’d use the procedure with a scissor jack or screw jackstand. ? How does that sound? ? Bill ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of wigl via groups.io Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2025 11:46 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [S1S2euroS3LotusEspritOwners] My 1977 LOTUS ESPRIT S1 ? I'd suggest placing a scissor jack under the lower surface of the open door before loosening anything, not the edge but the largely horizontal surface and with a block of wood and padding for protection. Adjust the jack to apply a judicious measure of supporting force then ease the fasteners looser just enough so it's possible to shift the door. Approach that with patience, it's quicker and safer than just loosening it all off fully and juggling the door. As remarked below the trimmed door is quite heavy, therefore a handful to manipulate.
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Re: My 1977 LOTUS ESPRIT S1
I'd suggest placing a scissor jack under the lower surface of the open door before loosening anything, not the edge but the largely horizontal surface and with a block of wood and padding for protection. Adjust the jack to apply a judicious measure of supporting force then ease the fasteners looser just enough so it's possible to shift the door. Approach that with patience, it's quicker and safer than just loosening it all off fully and juggling the door. As remarked below the trimmed door is quite heavy, therefore a handful to manipulate.
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Jeremy
Bill Galbraith
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