1976 Elite restoration.

[EXCEL V8]

I've used Machine Mart covers - they aren't completely waterproof but reasonably durable and pretty cheap.  OK if your car won't be outdoors for too long.  I've never had a cover that will stand the ultraviolet outdoors in the summer - they've just dropped to bits.

Pete

[madmax]

I’d be wary of covering the paint for too long as they can cause blistering of the paint which costs a fortune to rectify. An outdoor Carcoon can be a solution but they’re quite costly even on eBay as a used item. 

[Doris the dog]

Hi all , fitted carbs after sending them to Eurocarb for rebuild. Was a bit of a pig to start.  Found coil was not at its best.  That’s now sorted.  Also I replaced the “ O” rings that are between carbs and inlet manifold.   Don’t know if anyone has replaced the Lotus aluminium thick ones using two “O” rings , to a single “O” ring in centre of a thin aluminium plate , around 1.5mm thick.  It brings carbs around 4/5 mm closer to manifold.  But seems not to make any difference to running.  
Can any tell me what the fuel pressure should be regulated to , into carbs please.  I have replaced original electric pump with  upto date one.  

[Doris the dog]

Hi  all , anyone replaced complete ignition switch and steering lock , complete unit ? If so what did you replace it with ?

[Doris the dog]

[Doris the dog]

Today , tyres priced ,  second set of exhaust rubbers ordered. Car ready to fire up on Monday (Hopefully). Brakes serviced, oil levels in engine, gearbox and diff all good.  

[Doris the dog]

Just realised I’ve a new front spoiler to fit. It was missing when I purchased the car.  
Anyone know how they are attached please.   

[EXCEL V8]

Early or late type?  I can't remember what year your car is.

Pete

[Doris the dog]

Just now, EXCEL V8 said:

Early or late type?  I can't remember what year your car is.

Pete

1976 Pete. 

[Doris the dog]

2 hours ago, Doris the dog said:

1976 Pete. 

Just looked in parts manual, listed 6mm Jack Nuts for spoiler. 

[Doris the dog]

[EXCEL V8]

Woo-hoo!! 😎

Pete

[Doris the dog]

1 hour ago, EXCEL V8 said:

Woo-hoo!! 😎

Pete

For the first time in just over four years  the Elite has under its power driven half a mile. 😊😊

Had to bypass the ignition switch, as it  struggled to start through the switch.  New Otter switch on order  , the fans again not reliable on cutting in.  
After standing in all weather conditions for four years I’m sure connections will be suspect. 

[Elite 4.9]

Congratulations Tony, on your restart ! How exciting.

It would be a good idea to use a relay for your fans that way only a small amount of electricity goes through your switch and the electrical load is taken up by the relay which should be mounted close to your fans.

cheers,

Richard

[Doris the dog]

1 minute ago, Elite 4.9 said:

Congratulations Tony, on your restart ! How exciting.

It would be a good idea to use a relay for your fans that way only a small amount of electricity goes through your switch and the electrical load is taken up by the relay which should be mounted close to your fans.

cheers,

Richard

Hi Richard , had a problem with the original Lucas metal relay not working. Opened it up and it had its own cooling liquid 😂full of water.  Now replaced , with modern one.  
Another ignition switch coming today.  
After falling out of love with it  for many months, it’s finally going forward at a good speed. 

[Doris the dog]

Need some help please.  
fitting doors and catchers, think I’ve sorted that but now trying to fit the strips with the glass brushes on.  Question one , What clip attaches the internal brush holder to door card ? Also the outer set , how are the attached to the door ? Notice there is a series of holes  through fibre glass door edge. 

[Doris the dog]

 Found this in workshop manual 

Dont know what item E is , says LADAC. Google comes back with  Local Alcohol and Drugs Abuse Councillors. 
Guess there is five clips attached to door edge to push trim over. If 

[SimonOmeara]

https://www.sjsportscars.com/parts-and-accessories.htm#searchresults

[soldave]

On 24/01/2024 at 08:58, Elite 4.9 said:

Congratulations Tony, on your restart ! How exciting.

It would be a good idea to use a relay for your fans that way only a small amount of electricity goes through your switch and the electrical load is taken up by the relay which should be mounted close to your fans.

cheers,

Richard

I can second that. Relay the fans up for more efficiency and safety. I nearly had a fire start in mine on a hot day caused by fan wiring. Fortunately the wiring fried itself and nothing else.

[Doris the dog]

Spoiler on. 

[EXCEL V8]

Excellent - I really like the later spoiler!

Pete

[drdoom]

Regarding the alternative carb isolator plates I see no reason not to use them instead of the originals. What one should not ever use are aftermarket plastic versions of the original style plates which will readily melt in the event of a carb backfire.

[Doris the dog]

3 minutes ago, drdoom said:

Regarding the alternative carb isolator plates I see no reason not to use them instead of the originals. What one should not ever use are aftermarket plastic versions of the original style plates which will readily melt in the event of a carb backfire.

Hi drdoom, 

I have fitted them, just had to nip the carbs up until they weren’t sucking in air. Not been on the road yet, car has done around 500 yards. No problem 

[Doris the dog]

Drivers side door trim on. All catches working. 

[Doris the dog]

Good evening, technical question, how do you start your Elites? Do you give it choke instantly when turning key or pull choke out once engine has fired up.  
Mine doesn’t fire up easily at the moment.  Has fuel and spark at plugs , but it likes to churn over rather then fire.