0453R Rockledge Florida

[dakazman]

   No don’t shut up!
I will call ! Maybe Also , R&D can check the ohm range of the S1 sender. I’ll see if they can send a picture so I can cobble the two together.
Dakazman

[BDA]

I just didn't want to sound like I was a broken record.

That document is pretty interesting. I knew basically how the sender works, but it never occurred to me to mismatch senders with gauges.

[dakazman]

   Were you able to read it? I was worried about the picture resolution 
It also touchs on the importance and problems that the voltage stabilizer and its role with the gauges.
Dakazman

[BDA]

I didn't read sthe second two pages but I did read the first. They all seemed very readable. I'll finish reading it when I have time tomorrow.

[jbcollier]

Smiths gauge are also adjustable.

[Certified Lotus]

I sent my Elan S1 fuel gauge and the new fuel tank sending unit to Nisonger to calibrate and match. It still wasn’t 100% accurate after I installed it.  A good friend of mine who restores very expensive sports cars says you only need to worry about the fuel gauge reading at empty. You should always know when your just about to run out of gas. Who cares if the gauge reads full.

[dakazman]

  The reading will definitely work now if the mechanical float arm will move. I need to re-engineer the brass pivot sleeve that the float shaft rotates the contact on the windings . Maybe copy the whole plate . I should be able to find a universal unit that i can adapt onto the plate.
   First  will call the experts Ken at DB. I also need to check the status of the flingers for the rear hubs.I ordered a month ago.

On another note , I need the tool to remove the splined type clutch throwout bearing shaft pins.

Dakazman

[dakazman]

  Found the sender available at banks thru their website. I was able to select buy and fill out my address and email information. A agent will contact me. So it’s not a done deal yet! Not impressed with the new lotus supplies limited site. It was my first visit back to the banks engineering.
  Not to many , 0 parts listed for a 336 gearbox under one diagram. Selected another and they can sell me the drain plug. 
Dakazman

[dakazman]

  Good day today just buying parts😀. Seals and gaskets to at least open the gearbox up for inspection and cleaning.
  Plating more parts lead me to reading the manual and ordering a few extra parts for the bell housing. The throw out bearing arm needs to be plated.😀. Researching removing the throw-out bearing and retaining pins. Withdrawal pad it’s proper name requires a special tool . Before making another tool I thought best to ask if anyone knows where to purchase one? A second question is where to purchase a withdrawal pad for an S2.
Dakazman

[jbcollier]

"throw out bearing arm" = clutch fork

"throw out bearing" = release bearing

The clutch fork pins are tapered.  Drill holes on the back of the bell housing and drive them out.  Only remove these if you need to.

[dakazman]

"throw out bearing arm" = clutch fork

"throw out bearing" = release bearing

The clutch fork pins are tapered.  Drill holes on the back of the bell housing and drive them out.  Only remove these if you need to.

Thanks JB, I’ve been reading to many manuals lately. I usually say clutch fork and throw out bearing that I ordered for my corvette. The new one on me was the withdrawal pad.
After talking also with Ken at Dave Bean found out that the bearing isn’t in stock. I did order the pins  that they do have in stock.
It seems strange that this isn’t a routinely changed item with clutch and pressure plate.
Dakazman

[jbcollier]

You don’t need to remove the clutch fork pins to replace the release bearing.

[dakazman]

   What 🥴, I made the puller. Is there an easier way other than what’s in the manual?
Dakazman

[jbcollier]

You can’t just pivot the clutch fork and remove the release bearing assembly?  Mine is s non-standard fitment (modified 395 + hemi) so I can’t comment directly.

[dakazman]

JB,
I wish , I had that same though in mind. You can imagine my surprise.

The shaft sleeve that the input shaft goes into and the release bearing rides on is impending the removal. I noticed a big difference in the tc section of the workshop manual. The 16tx book I have with the crossflow it basically falls out. 
   I’ll keep you posted!
Dakazman