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Garage / Re: Water in Fuel Tanks
« Last post by 4129R on Today at 11:49:12 AM »
Quote from: Kendo on Today at 10:44:15 AM
That is a lot of condensation in nine months. How would the damp air get in the tank? That is exactly what I cannot understand.

Does it have vents open to the air? The tube to the long filter is not there and like most cars, that long filter side to side went years ago
(No filters on them?)

Could the water have been there nine months ago? No the tanks were fitted completely dry.

Contaminated gas? No, 20 litres of super unleaded fuel was poured in from a jerry can, and carefully checked before it went in.

I’m in arid California, so little recent experience with humid environments.

In the UK, we have had the wettest 18 months on record.
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eBay - Craigslist Ads - Other Listings / Re: New TCS Hemmings Auction: 4014R
« Last post by Kendo on Today at 10:45:02 AM »
I noticed the pin stripes are custom, too
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Garage / Re: Water in Fuel Tanks
« Last post by Kendo on Today at 10:44:15 AM »
That is a lot of condensation in nine months. How would the damp air get in the tank? Does it have vents open to the air? (No filters on them?) Could the water have been there nine months ago? Contaminated gas? I’m in arid California, so little recent experience with humid environments.
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Garage / Water in Fuel Tanks
« Last post by 4129R on Today at 10:31:04 AM »
Has anyone else experienced water in the fuel tanks?

The water sinks to the bottom, so not much in the tanks will be sucked into the fuel pump and stop the engine from running, and it will spread into both tanks if only 1 is leaking. 

I have checked both tank tops, and neither is leaking. There was about 2 pints in the tanks after the car was standing for about 9 months.

The filler caps are tight and the rubber connectors to the tanks are both new.

Is it just condensation in a damp climate? 
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eBay - Craigslist Ads - Other Listings / Re: New TCS Hemmings Auction: 4014R
« Last post by 4129R on Today at 09:28:42 AM »
No spare wheel, no ash tray, and the tachometer is not original. Looks like leather interior, and a Weber head, plus electronic ignition.
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eBay - Craigslist Ads - Other Listings / New TCS Hemmings Auction: 4014R
« Last post by FourLoti on Today at 07:18:44 AM »
https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1974-lotus-europa-hood-river-or-957990

Ron
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Garage / Re: Rear Wheel movement and Radius Arm Bushing play
« Last post by jbcollier on Today at 05:40:47 AM »
The only way that hole can wear is if the lower link bolt is not tightened properly and it is actually loose allowing movement.  I've never seen one worn there myself.
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Garage / Re: It's not easy being green - 1971 TC
« Last post by GavinT on Today at 03:28:27 AM »
Davies Craig make an old school fan controller with adjustable cut in point. I believe this is the type Brian is referring to.

There's also these in-line otter switch adaptors, too.

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Garage / Re: Rear Wheel movement and Radius Arm Bushing play
« Last post by GavinT on Today at 03:19:59 AM »
I reckon your bolt hole issue is quite unusual. Any indication as to the cause?
But if you're confident of getting a good light press fit, an ally sleeve would be the way to go IMHO.
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Garage / Re: It's not easy being green - 1971 TC
« Last post by Cheguava on Today at 01:56:46 AM »
Quote from: 4129R on Today at 01:22:03 AM
I have fitted manual over-ride earth switches to my cars. The fan is loud, so you can hear when you have switched it on. Normally only needed in heavy traffic or road works with a long wait at traffic lights.

Thanks for this, looks like I can fit a fan controller using the wiring for the otter switch, and add an override switch if it doesn't come with the kit. They all seem to come with a relay, which I'll definitely be using.
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