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eBay - Craigslist Ads - Other Listings / Re: '74 Special on auction at BaT
« Last post by Richard48Y on Today at 11:46:39 AM »
BAT always leave me shaking my head in wonder/disgust.
So many terrible or overvalued cars selling for so much more than than any Europa.
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Off Topic Subjects / Re: Getting derailed
« Last post by Richard48Y on Today at 11:34:56 AM »
Nah, convert it to run on GAS!
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Garage / Re: Water in Fuel Tanks
« Last post by TurboFource on Today at 08:47:05 AM »
On my one good tank, I primed, painted and undercoated the top of the tank while it was out of the car.
When I repair the other tank (in the future….) I think I will make the top flush with the sides to prevent this issue!
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Garage / Re: 1st Gear Hard to Select, Jumping Out of 5th Gear
« Last post by jbcollier on Today at 08:38:37 AM »
Should be ok then.

When the gear starts popping out, it is because the teeth on the gear do not fully engage with the teeth on the synchro hub.  Less surface area means more stress which means more wear.  As it keeps popping out, this wears a "slant" in the teeth.  Now the gear will continue to pop out even if you fix the reason for the poor engagement.  As 5th gear is pure unobtainium, you are truly hooped.  This was why Banks started fitting NG transaxles.
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eBay - Craigslist Ads - Other Listings / '74 Special on auction at BaT
« Last post by BDA on Today at 08:23:13 AM »
A very original Special is on auction at BaT. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-lotus-europa-12/

It was restored very nicely. The body off restoration included upgrading the boosters to Lockheed units and in spite of the non-standard carpeting (and the door panels look unnecessarily sad), they chose to accentuate the fuel catch tank with chrome brackets and even polished the crossover pipes!!
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Garage / Re: 1st Gear Hard to Select, Jumping Out of 5th Gear
« Last post by 4129R on Today at 06:29:09 AM »
Quote from: jbcollier on Today at 06:05:29 AM
Jumping out of gear is not good.  I know you have resolved the issue that caused the problem but the issue may have started to damage the gears.  Change your tranny oil now and pray to whichever gods you're partial to.

It only happened 4 times, and I think it was caused by the vibration of the engine making the exhaust downpipe hit the gear change rod.

The gearbox feels very good now, better than my other 2 on the road.
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Garage / Re: 1st Gear Hard to Select, Jumping Out of 5th Gear
« Last post by jbcollier on Today at 06:05:29 AM »
Jumping out of gear is not good.  I know you have resolved the issue that caused the problem but the issue may have started to damage the gears.  Change your tranny oil now and pray to whichever gods you're partial to.
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Garage / Re: Water in Fuel Tanks
« Last post by 4129R on Today at 03:44:10 AM »
I decided to seal the top of the RH tank.

I removed the filler cap and the rubber tube to the tank top hole, covered the opening with the bottom 1" of a plastic cup (exactly the right size) and made a funnel from an empty orange juice bottle which was long and round, so when I cut it up, I was able to make it into a funnel shape.

500mm of resin was just a little too much to cover the whole top. It flowed evenly over the whole tank top without any need to spread it out using a long wooden spatula.

I surrounded the hole in the bodywork with masking tape in case of drips.

Time will tell whether the LH tank needs the same.

You can just see the bottom 1" of the plastic cup covering the big hole, above the Banks engine cover support bracket. The crescent to the left of it is the bottom of the plastic funnel I made up. 
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Garage / Re: Restoration of 3940R
« Last post by 4129R on Today at 12:18:03 AM »
Check those tank tops carefully for pin holes, and make sure there is plenty of paint on them to prevent future corrosion.

I have worked on 14 tanks, and several had lots of pin holes in them which lets water in very easily.

Also push electrical wire through the outlet pipe to make sure it is clear and not full of sludge. Put about 2 pints of water in the tanks and make sure it comes out of those pipes easily.

Also check the fuel gauge sender is not all rusted up, as they rust easily.

Finally, run a 1/4" UNF tap through the nuts on the brackets so the bolts go in easily when the time comes to put the tanks back in.

When you put the tanks in, put the bolt in nearest you (bottom rear) first, and it makes the other bolts easier to line up. Be prepared for lots of spanner rash as your arms take a pasting when you or working in that confined area. The fibreglass rubs on your arms which is only noticeable when it is time to wash up. A 7/16" ratchet spanner is the best way of tightening those bolts. 
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Garage / Re: Water in Fuel Tanks
« Last post by berni29 on Today at 12:11:16 AM »
Hi

A good way to find air leaks is with a smoke generator. No need to take anything apart, just seal off the entry point. Works great on modern induction systems with 101 pipes and connectors etc. A petrol tank should be easy!

There are quite a few youtube videos on making them. I have done that before, but now have a "cheap" Chinese made one. Was bought from Ebay or Amazon, cannot remember.

All the best

Berni
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