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[dakazman]

Two very worthwhile projects. Pictures are welcome anytime. I would definitely read an off topic about the mosquitoe . So not to interfere with the Europa build. Once again hats off to you .
    Looking forward to more of your progress.
Dakazman

[Gary t]

Dakazman
Not sure how wide spread the Mosquito interest is pm me and we can talk off-line about the project.

[andy harwood]

I, for one, would enjoy a thread about the Mosquito build. (One of the high points in my life was getting to crawl around a B17)

[Gary t]

Ok I'll take two as a majority ;-) an put together a short note and a few photos about the Mosquito that I volunteer on. It will take a few days.

[EuropaTC]

Make it 3, so that makes a "super majority"   

It'll make an interesting read in the "not about Lotus" bit of the forum. 

Brian

[Rosco5000]

make me another other on the mosquito post.  I would suggested starting another post in the off topic section and we can keep this one Europa related.  Cool projects - both of them.

[Gary t]

A minor victory this evening. Got the top a-arm pivot bolt out it was very stuck in the forward chassis tube.

[Gary t]

Oh and I also make bread this afternoon, I plan to have a warm from the oven slice in about 1/2 hour.

[BDA]

Sounds like a productive day, Gary!

[Gary t]

Just fitting up the first trunnion overhaul kit and the plastic bushings are very tight, and when pushed in tightened up on the spacer. Is this the way this should fit?

[jbcollier]

Yes, they are very tight.  They are very stiff when assembled. As long as you can move the trunnion back and forth by the upright, your ok.  They need to be tight as they receive no lubrication over their (short) service life.

[Gary t]

I have the rack on my bench for outside cleaning and new boots. The old ones are intact and the inside looks nice and clean. The operation seems fine. Do I need to pack grease in the boots? If so how much?

[jbcollier]

Don't use grease in a  steering rack.  Use semi-fluid grease, steering box lube or gear oil.

[Gary t]

What do you use to close access holes in the front frame?
Service manual says black adhesive tape.

[jbcollier]

Mine were taped up as well.  Most I found plugs for.  A few I used tape.