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Lotus Europa Forums => Garage => Topic started by: Dan C 2624R on Thursday,May 11, 2023, 05:30:12 AM
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So I have a question for the collective.
I have a 72 TC which is in a body-off restoration, albeit a very slow one.
I am purchasing a replacement Aluminum Oil Drain Tube in lieu of the stock rubber one.
My question is I have a 701M block (engine is still in car) and I am told the length required for the 701M may be different, compared to a 711M. The unit I am purchasing is designed for a 711M, so the question is will it work on my 701M block or should I measure my block and wait for a redesigned unit?
Any help would be appreciated.
Dan
2624R
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I believe the 711M is the tall block. Can you modify the drain tube to fit?
Elan Tric Bits also has an aluminum drain tube.
http://elantrikbits.com/lotus-elan-blog/twin-cam-head-to-block-adjustable-oil-drainer-tube/
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Grumblebuns,
I found the info about the Aluminum replacement tube on the Elan board.
The supplier/fabricator brought up the 711 M when asking about my block to verify fitment. He also asked for dimensions for a check.
As for modifying and I assume his AL tube, he is looking into it. I am a ways off from the need but I am collecting for the eventual teardown/rebuild.
I am looking for additional info as he does his checking.
I will be taking some measurements of the block and pass them to him.
Thanks,
Dan
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Da, where are you getting this aluminum tube? Elantrikbits?
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Kendo,
Not Elantrikbits. A member on LotusElan.net is fabricating these again. He made some previously.
I saw a posting on a thread and reached out.
I am going to get some dimensions of my block tomorrow or over the weekend.
Dan