¿ªÔÆÌåÓý

ctrl + shift + ? for shortcuts
© 2025 Groups.io
Re: Oil pressure tester/gauge adapter
Jeff, It's been a long time, but... When I needed to replace that oil pressure fitting, I was living "out indah woodts" in northern Minnesota. The nearest town (300 people) had a small hardware store.
By Tim Engel · #22723 ·
Re: Nylatron Pilot Bearing thrust washer dimensions
You might be able to do a washer for a bit less but It just cost me $21 to ship a single cam pulley from SJ. Dave C
By dave78esprit · #22722 ·
Re: Nylatron Pilot Bearing thrust washer dimensions
Bill, Polyimide (eg, DuPont Vespel) is a thermoset resin that is used to make high performance bushings and washers. It was first developed for use in jet engines. I've contacted one internet vendor
By Tim Engel · #22721 ·
Re: Nylatron Pilot Bearing thrust washer dimensions
Well, never felt that way from SJ with them always responding promptly and even taking phone calls early in the morning and shipping a pretty big order right away when there was waiting for example on
By gsauerphd1 · #22720 ·
Re: Nylatron Pilot Bearing thrust washer dimensions
WOW. For a small box, that is incredible, but understandable given the cost of jet fuel these days. Plus, I¡¯ve heard that Steve doesn¡¯t really like us Yanks, so don¡¯t go out of his way to find
By Bill Galbraith · #22719 ·
Re: Nylatron Pilot Bearing thrust washer dimensions
Seems that shipping costs have increased substantially from SJ as well. I have a shipment in transit for various small stuff in the amount of $265 with shipping costs of $165.??Jeff?Sent from my
By [email protected] · #22718 ·
Nylatron Pilot Bearing thrust washer dimensions
I just paid $21.49 each from a US Lotus parts supplier for the Nylatron pilot bearing thrust washer, A079F4029F. Price at SJ was $7 plus shipping, but the wait could be a couple weeks. I am NOT
By Bill Galbraith · #22717 ·
Oil pressure tester/gauge adapter
Hello all, I'd like to know best way to test oil pressure in my 907 engine.? In particular, I have a oil pressure tester/gauge but need to know best place to access oil pressure and size of fittings
By [email protected] · #22716 ·
Re: Upgrading points
I just installed a 123 distributor in an 84 Turbo Esprit. I haven¡¯t run it yet so my opinion so far is based on installation and setup. It¡¯s on the pricier end but it is a complete new
By dave78esprit · #22715 ·
Re: Upgrading points
Great. That conversation was 2 years ago. I bought the FAST system, and it has been sitting on my bench waiting to be installed. Bigger problems came up, and cars, boats, and trailers came and went.
By Bill Galbraith · #22714 ·
Re: Upgrading points
Bit more discussion here /g/S1S2euroS3LotusEspritOwners/topic/75878507#22071
By Steve White · #22713 ·
Re: Camshafts and/or Pulleys for sale
Ian, Lotusbits in the UK lists a used E-cam for ?50. However, the parts listed on their website are examples, and being listed doesn't mean thay have it in stock. They're not good at returning email
By Tim Engel · #22712 ·
Re: Upgrading points
I've had three Lumenition systems fry, and I'm not a big fan or Pertronix. I wouldn't buy another of either one... just my opinions. My Favorite was the Crane XR700 (XR3000 is more of the same). Crane
By Tim Engel · #22711 ·
Re: Camshafts and/or Pulleys for sale
Dave, I would be very interested in reading the results of your investigation.? At $70.00 each this could solve a bunch of issues some of us are having without breaking the bank. Ian. -- This email
By webdudeca · #22710 ·
Re: Dog box protrusion
Sorry, no.? I was referring to the hump in the doghouse between the 2 chrome latches. However, just went and looked at mine and realized mine was the same and but never noticed it. -- Rich F '79 JPS
By Rich Flowers · #22709 ·
Re: Is the timing belt an engine-out procedure?
TYPO... darn it. I wrote: The standard Z-S only includes one. I meant to write: The standard Z-S REBUILD KIT only includes one. Sorry about any confusion. Regards, Tim Engel 07/25/2022, 10:09AM, Tim
By Tim Engel · #22708 ·
Re: Camshafts and/or Pulleys for sale
SJ Sportscars has some Competition cam pulleys that have 5 keyways for different timing variations. With 5 keyways and the ability to run the pulley on 2 sides you have 10 different timing options for
By dave78esprit · #22707 ·
Re: Camshafts and/or Pulleys for sale
Ian, Timing dots (drill points) filled with paint was a Lotus thing, and the Jensen-Healey didn't use it. They used a line/groove cut radially across the pulley rim for a timing mark, and engraved the
By Tim Engel · #22706 ·
Re: Is the timing belt an engine-out procedure?
Toaph 1. Engine removal ¨C Brace yourself for this one, but THEY ARE IN IT FOR THE MONEY. Maybe they need to watch my video to see how easy it is to do in place. If you are replacing all the coolant
By Bill Galbraith · #22705 ·
Re: Is the timing belt an engine-out procedure?
Toaph, That shop is off your list... I get it. But just a different note after reviewing their quotation... The Zenith-Stromberg 'choke' (enrichment device) requires two gaskets. 1) One internal for
By Tim Engel · #22704 ·