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Lucas Oil Filter Cartridges
Short- 3.5" long x 2.75" OD x 1.31" ID
F4645
AC- AC30a
Fram- CH-816PL
Purolator- MF39A
WIX- 51184
https://weddleindustries.com/products/new-products/new-344-ratio-heavy-duty-ring-pinion-vw-type-1-gearboxes
Bob,
That ring looks like it staked @ 5:00 position. I can't zoom in enough to tell for sure.
Pour through the Quinton Hazell catalog. It has to be British, from the 60's, easily available...
Google "Ford Tractor Drag Link Boot". Tractor supply has them for cheap.
John Mihalich, Jr.
Ever check your gages against a certified test gage?
John Mihalich, Jr.
Dar,
The mould's cockpit section narrows considerably towards the nose. The MK 25 looks to be constant width from the roll hoop to the nose.
I poured trough the archives on race-cars.com and...
Anyone recognize this bodywork? Reported to be off a Formula Ford
John Mihalich, Jr.
Updated with photos attached.
How about one of these????
http://petersonfluidsys.com/filter-SmallPrimerRemote.html
John Mihalich, Jr.
Lotus 61/FF/28
RMVR #61
Try the Rimmer Brothers in the UK.
https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID005428
Something I just remembered... in the original FF specification, from the Motor Racing Stables brochure, Item #3:
"3- By stipulating that a Formula Ford must use a standard Cortina clutch, brakes...
The 3 bolt was used, by Ford, on the Cortina, through 09/66. I would guess there was some surplus stock left that was picked up by Lotus and others, cheaply. Capman was always hunting a deal and...
The 14 LF on the left (3 bolt) is Ford Cortina A, B (G.T.) through 09/66. Ford Part #'s---R.H. 3036E 2010-D & L.H. 3036E 2011-H
The 14 LF on the right (4 bolt) show up on later Spitfires and...
On Lotus applications, the universal yoke slips on the axle and on the inboard side. This application, the yoke is forged into the axle Imp style). The hub slips on and the locknut is outboard.
...
R.Pare,
You have a standard setup for the Lotus 20/22/23/31/51/61 rear rotor? Aluminum hat with standard rotor (Coleman or?)???
John Mihalich, Jr.
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Does it still have the Lotus stub axles...
http://www.leechapmanracing.com/images/rear_axle.gif
or something different???
John Mihalich, Jr.
52-55 Durometer @ 88-92 degF tire surface temp
Taylor-Race, Williams, Pegasus & Hewland Classic... all list washers for the spider gears:
Taylor-Race-
https://taylor-race.com/product/washer-side-gear-early-differential
...
Reported to be:
Zepher Differential
1957-62 Consul/Zepher 4 cyl. Mk II, III (204)
Part # 204E4205
used on Mk II Consul- Ford Thames 1000wt or 1500wt Mk III
211E4200C
John,
You may find it easier to get pistons, valves and bits "down under", than we do up here. I have seen pistons pop up occasionally on the Ebay.AU. Getting them here is another matter. AFA...
Rick,
Are you trying to recreate a period correct Holbay engine for the 61. Is this going to be a museum piece or are you actually planning on racing it?
The basis for the Holbay @ 1969 will...
Bob,
I was trying to post it to the RMVR BBS but it wouldn't let me because the file was a pdf. If you can make it happen, go for it.
John M.
Did some testing with the new Hoosier VFF tires at PPIR, 04/22/16. Report attached.
Looks like they will be quite comparable to the Dunlops!
John Mihalich, Jr.
Lotus 61/FF/28
Got mine from BAT. No part number but it is shown on page 9 of their catalog.
John M.
Lots of options...
http://www.summitracing.com/search?SortBy=BestKeywordMatch&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=balance%20bar
John Mihalich, Jr.
Here: http://www.ten-tenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55144
How about the Traqmate data file?
John Mihalich, Jr.
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Some of the Vintage clubs have programs for engine verification. details on RMVR's voluntary can be found at: http://www.channelbeemer.net/lffr_web/LnP.htm It's not as complete as the SCCA's...
Bob,
Spec sheets and part #s for the Pertronix distributors.
John Mihalich, Jr.
NAPA brand Echlin
CS755- called out as "standard"- tested at 22 oz. tension
CS7550- called out as "heavy dut"- tested at 28-32 oz. tension
Accel
101228- advertised as 32 oz tension. The set I...
Mike,
Just in case you want a brandee new Bosch unit and cost is no of object:
http://seekpart24.com/bosch/distributor-ignition-231170307?c=100148&at=11063
...and you don't mind shipping...
Ian,
Check out old thread; http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39654
John Mihalich, Jr.
...anyone? This Shelby Event at the Pomona County Fairgrounds, April 20-21, 2012, is opening a run group for Ford Powered open wheel cars....
Brian,
I have an Excel spreadsheet for the FT-200 using the old gearset ratios. Drop me your e-mail and I'll send you a copy. lffr@hotmail.com
John Mihalich, Jr.
Doug,
As Mike said the Lotus Formula Ford Register (www.lffr.org) has lots of great information and we can get you started looking for frame, gearbox and engine numbers. If you can come up with...
Anyone out there have an RF-73? I'd like to talk with you.
John Mihalich, Jr.
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Triumph GT6 arms should work. Wrecking yards, Victoria British, Rimmer Brothers, Bill Hallandal.
John Mihalich, Jr.
From the Cortina Master Parts and Illustrations Catalog
Ford Pars Division
Livonia, Michigan
FORM FP 7887
(SUPERSEDES CATALOG FORM PC-12)
February, 1973
Section 60, Page 6
Year Range
Ian,
Found a ford script logo and produced the following "decal" in Adobe Illustrator. Send me your e-mail at lffr@hotmail.com and I'll send you the Adobe file. Your local sign guy should be able...
Like this one???
http://i16.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/9e/85/2964_1.JPG
Search "lotus indy" on ebay and you'll see a number of different designs, used over the years.
Now that you've brought...
John,
send me an e-mail at lffr@hotmail.com
I have potential supplier in Indiana.
John Mihalich, Jr.
after all.
Was looking over the Lotus today and found a crack indication on the ear of the weld star. The plating hid the full extent of the crack. Only when I put the pin in the hole did the...
Andrew,
Contact me off list.
John Mihalich, Jr.
LFFR
I turned a Metalastik coupling product sheet. The link is below.
...
Dar,
The car isn't out of the trailer yet.
Steiny was over this past weekend. We were checking old donuts, still in the garage, at my place. The attached photo was the side that didn't fail,...
1) Has anyone running donut "savers" actually had a donut failure?
2) Did the "savers" save anything???
3) Who supplied the "savers" you were using?
I had a donut let go at Hallett, this...