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    "Why does this forum do stupid things with pictures????" Why it happens. How to avoid it. Jonathan PS: AIUI there's nothing Apple can do about this, as explained in Why it happens. I expect it to stop being a problem in a future update of this site.
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    Alcester Racing Sevens: Brake Maintenance (Now only on the Wayback Machine) Jonathan
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    Two sets of limits... see also /comment/2406731#comment-2406731. Jonathan
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    Two sets of limits... see also /comment/2406733#comment-2406733. Jonathan
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    That's the most common solution. But I'd also recommend anyone fitting a cigar lighter socket to include a couple of USB sockets. And some like to have a small digital voltmeter alongside. Jonathan
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    Well done. Sorry about the arm. I've never seen a USB-C socket in a Seven! Jonathan PS: If anyone else is fitting USB sockets I recommend checking that at least one of them can supply 2.1 A.
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    Aha! That's why the 1988 Assembly Guide says this. Jonathan
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    We used Copydex to glue the carpets but most Members now seem to use contact adhesive. But do you want the carpets in this area to be removable? Jonathan
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    The most commonly recommended starter motor for that engine is probably the Pinto 2.0 L: https://duckduckgo.com/?q=site:caterhamlotus7.club+crossflow+starter But if does need to be replaced please post photos of the mount and terminal pattern. Thanks Jonathan
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    "So in my not very informed opinion its going to be a new starter motor assembly. For which there seems I have quite a choice on which to spend my money on again. Any thoughts? "Is this a DIY job?" If it does come to this... yes. It's much easier if the mount and the terminal pattern are identical to the old one. And the old one might be repairable, which would ensure that they are. This can often be done locally. Jonathan PS: If you'd like an Assembly Guide and wiring diagram please send me a Private Message with your email address.
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    "Can jump start it off a handy charger pack." I recommend a bit more checking of the battery first. Is it the sort where the fluids can be topped up? What's the minimum voltage seen while trying to start? Then I'd want to check all of the relevant cables and connections, including the engine earths. Inspect, wiggle, disconnect, clean, reconnect. Jonathan PS: I also recommend measuring the battery voltage at 3,000 rpm when you next get it started. This will tell us about the charging circuit.
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    "Link to Ctek cable here" Thankyou. If you use this to charge with a CTEK cable does the charger connect on the engine side or the cockpit side of the bulkhead? Jonathan
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    Have you got a reference for that, please? What's the rated current for charging the battery? And can you split the cable at the inline fuse to reduce the size of hole that's needed? Jonathan
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    "Seal is relatively easy to change - I've done mine 3 or 4 times to try and resolve a leak. Its all from underneath and only needs the sensor / circlip / tophat removing. The seal is a normal oil seal - I posted the spec on the forum some time ago (three numbers which give overall dia, depth and inner bore) "I've also changed the speedo drive with the box in situ, which is a lot more challenging. Still didn't cure the leak. "I have a belief that the speedo drives are tapped to knock their retaining plug out, however, this affects the integrity of the metal ferrule on the plastic speedo drive which I suspect then passes oil. "I'll have another go at the leak this winter." I've never seen a decent set of assembly notes and photos of the components. Please, Ian... Jonathan
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    That's from a set of drawings that TTBOMK never appeared in an Assembly Guide. If you'd like them please send me a Private Message with your email address. Jonathan
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    Do the A and B series in the clipping below have anything to do with that arrangement? Jonathan
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    I think that Soft Bits for Sevens can supply all of the fasteners needed and are familiar with what's on factory Caterhams: https://www.softbitsshop.co.uk/fittings-14-c.asp Jonathan PS: There's a trick if the nose of your rivet gun won't fit into the fastener base.
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    I still find this assembly confusing. Previous discussion, including use of threadlocker. You can remove and reinstall the sensor (and the cap on the other side) with the gearbox in place. Slackening the gearbox and engine mounting bolts allows the tail of the gearbox to be shoved from side to side. Please let me know if you'd like an Assembly Guide. Jonathan
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    "Does anyone know if MHK10006 is the right part number for the EU2 1.6 K series?" /comment/2259078#comment-2259078 Jonathan
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    Please send me a Private Message with your email address. Jonathan
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    Please could I have copies? Thanks Jonathan
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    Thanks. The problem with PDFs on this site is that they sometimes don't show with some browsers, see John Vine's comment upthread. Those are much clearer than the previous versions. Are you using the shortcut upload method? That automatically reduces the resolution. This isn't usually a problem for photos but can be for documents. The older upload method doesn't do this. Jonathan
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    I can't make out some of the numbers. Please can you upload them at higher resolution. (I'll do that if you would like.) Jonathan
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    I can't find an answer in the archives. Jonathan
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