1970 s2 0453R Reassembly

[BDA]

For fitting the shock, just orient it so there is no binding. You might shim to keep it oriented correctly but that's a secondary issue.

Page 7 of the S2 workshop manual explains the general hardware part number scheme.

XUFB0602 is hex (X), fine thread (UF), bolt (B), 3/8" (2 digits 06 x 1/16 diameter), 1/8" (2 digiti 02 x 1/16 length). I think this is an error and should be XUFB0620 which would mean it's 1 1/4" long. I never worried about the bolt part number. I used AN bolts wherever I could so I had to measure all the grip length for pretty much each of them. You can measure the grip length and add enough for washers and the nut if needed.

[dakazman]

Thanks BDA,
I need to get the parts manual printed up.
Couldn’t find that reference in the two workshop manuals I have . I also ordered Dave beans s2 part catalog but I don’t know if it breaks down the bolts.
Dakazman

[BDA]

They are online here: http://www.lotus-europa.com/manuals/index.htm

[BobW]

Mine are bush forward.

[dakazman]

Thanks Bobw,
I was going with that after I thought of proper ways of installing any hardware is ,down,back or in.
So the bush head forward is correct.
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BDA I use that link but I like paper 😀. I’m bringing that PDF to staples..
Dakazman

[dakazman]

Good news,
Lock assembly bases are aluminum.
At first sight I thought they were chrome that was pitted,however when cleaning my assemblies up
Found to be aluminum which after filing out pits,sanding and buffed turned out looking new . So if yours is painted our pitted there is hope . I priced out a lock assembly ..yikes.
Passing it on
Dakazman

[BDA]

They'll look great next to the black mirror that will be your car!

[dakazman]

Thanks BDA,
  These small items take a lot of time to restore. One step at a time. I thought it would be a little boring to post but details are details.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

Installed some new bushings in the droplinks , not to bad to accomplish but the top bushings are no longer available at Dave bean . They do ship a replacement that requires some finessing and installed and cut to fit. They use the 6004 in its place. Love the Dave Bean catalog, it also has slot of tips.

This gets my goat! An unused NEW tie rod end rubber bushing discinagrated. Another setback.
However  I did learn that the steering column does disconnect when extended.

Washed car!!!
Dakazman

[EuropaTC]

Dakazman, if the joint itself is good (and it should be) you can buy replacement rubber boots for these things.  I don't have any US suppliers but they are very common on UK Ebay, just put "replacement rubber boot ball joint" in and Ill bet you'll find some over your side of the pond.  They are very cheap and easy to fit.

Brian

[Stuleslie]

Exactly the same thing happened to me when I fitted new rod ends twelve years ago when I started my rebuild. Noticed the splits just before the car's first MOT test this year!. Nothing lasts any more ;-) This is the size I used for the track rod ends, got them from Ebay about £4. Please check the rubber seal around the bottom trunnons, I found them split too, got new ones from Richard at Banks.
Cheers
Stu

[dakazman]

Thanks guys 👍👍. I didn’t even think they would sell them. That will save me some money.
I have enough to keep me going. Keep in touch.
Dakazman

[BDA]

I've seen them on eBay. r.d. also sells them and I'm sure DBE does as well.

[dakazman]

I just received the Europa catalog from DBE, a lot of eye candy and I need one of each.
I’ll add it to my next order.! Summit racing has boots but the size my be incorrect.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

I need to step up some of the time consuming small low cost jobs , for instance giving this box of items a rebuild and some TLC. Documenting another list of parts etc. and wait for the truck full of money to stop at my house. LOL.
Dakazman