David Mirylees

Just by the bye, checked my Silver top Dunnell wiring for the water thermostat. Although the plug type take off on top of the thermostat has the plug fitted, the cable is short and not connected to anything. The only connection from the thermostat to the loom is the single wire that is attached to the underside of the thermostat the exhaust manifold side.

My set-up maybe '2D' as the loom only 'sees' the TPS, Crank posn and the coil pack.

I'll have a look on Sunday and see what set-up I have.
In the meantime, why not give James Whiting a call as he did the Dunnell Zetecs - inc mine.

Short of taking the trunnion off, maybe pumping the oil in may force the grease out?

Never had to try it but I suppose it depends upon the viscosity of the grease v oil. Should be quickly apparent after a stroke or two.

...and apologies the manuals state EP90 (not 80)

Lotus manual and Triumph manuals state EP90 to be used.

"Then the bit I'm most concerned about, fitting the wheel holding bolt, sleeve assembly."

Early cars didn't have the central fixing for the spare wheel, the wheel was/is secured with a strap. (The strap also retains the luggage carrier if used)

The wire passing through a stud hole is a lock.

I use one of these: 

It's available from http://www.stephenslube.co.uk/wanner_lubrication.asp and it's model number 31963.
Used it for a good few years now and it's really easy - just keep pushing aginst the nipple.

You're quite right, identical as per the Europa. The two UK Europa specialists may be able to help you, particularly Richard Winter at Banks. (possibly with original pressed steel parts as the 'upgrade' path is usually to the tubular versions...)

http://www.banks-europa.co.uk/index.php
http://www.spydercars.co.uk/

rgds, david

Sorry but can't resist passing on the name of the people that I used for many of my engineering years   

http://www.thenippleshop.co.uk/  They have a great catalogue so may have any part that may be required in the future.

B. hell, I'll never keep up!! .... I'd better retire from our blats!!
 
Great news on the PPI 'return'.
 
and....
 
my lips are sealed :-)
 

Already!!?   Must have been a slow run back from last sunday's Haynes museum breakfast meet 

"but the reflectors are 1950s era and don't have the depth to match a modern projector headlight with a conventional bulb."

You can easily change the reflectors to the later 'crystal' type - massive improvement as the reflector is the rear of the 'lens'.  Then use whatever the best bulb that you feel is right.

I use these on my 7 and Europa. (both no problems with MOT's) http://www.powerfuluk.com/products/other-other-vehicle-lights-headlights---crystal/crystal-halogen-headlight-conversion-bedford-(pair).html

Really expensive at £29 a pair!! 

BM me and I'll send you the details of the swap that I did.

Looking at changing my Dunnell 2.0L Zetec Silver top to a 2.0L Black top. Raceline can supply a crated motor at reasonable cost but what other bits will need to be costed as I understand some of the Dunnell parts will need to be replaced.

Has anybody done this 'conversion'?

What's the preferred ECU nowadays? (my Silver top runs the basic Dunnell Clubman 2D ECU)

As always, any helpful suggestions gratefully received

Twin throttle cables is an excellent modification to do.

When I had the single cable throttle fitted on my 7 the cable broke just as I was half way through an overtake of a few cars on the Weymouth coast road. As luck would have it I was able to coast into the only gate entrance on that stretch of road to safety.

Twin throttle system quickly fitted. Pics here:Rear

Side

Top

It's not pretty as my car is high mileage and this mod has been operating perfectly for 20+ years.

The unit that slips over the pedal lever is basically a tube with a 'U' channel welded to it.

I feel your grief - our Golden died 3 years ago aged 14½, still miss her and have been trying to make our minds up re getting another ever since but have been afraid to make that step ☹️

I hope that you are successful in finding one soon.

Just by the bye, a great many of the Goldens locally have come from various rescue centres.

I checked the orientation with my 1989 wiring diagram which is why I selected the one I did and yes, flashing is 70 pps.

I use these bulbs Indicator Bulbs and simply replaced the existing flasher relay with this one Flasher Relay

It all works fine with the only noticable difference that the flasher speed is a little slower than standard.

This is the info that I have on file for my 'Jimmy the Fish' Zetec conversion...

Cooling Submarine: prob. Caterham Vauxhall (3 outlet)

Submarine to Expansion Vessel:Ford Hos6015442-7-EKHM80 (Obsolete Capri Heater)

Engine Block (Front) to Submarine: Ford Corsair V4 1965-on #695 Top (Water Pump)

Submarine to Bottom Radiator: Caterham Ford X-Flow (Cut to Suit)

If you cannot get the Caterham Ford X-flow item and cut it into the various angled pieces, I would have thought a Motor Factors might allow a rummage thro' their old bins?

Only just seen this. Just a thought but if you remove both heater hoses and join them (use eg. a piece of copper pipe) this will bypass the heater.

Run the car gently and see if you have the continued problem. Pretty sure that if you do then it would indeed point towards HG. If not then a prob with the heater.

Assuming of course that modern Caterham cooling systems are not dissimilar to my old truck.

Also assuming that someone else hasn't already mentioned the above...