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[Gary t]

Its been a while  but work goes on. Engine is running, interior is all  in seats are in, new tires  oare on the rims (still at the tire shop). Today after a few hours work on the Mosquito is to remove the output shaft seal.  Came out ok (8 5/8 turns). Seal and oring are as hard as rocks.
The ring that the seal runs on has a small groove (my finger nail feels it but my finger can't) is that going to be ok? How do I get the seal out of the carrier?

[Bodzer]

As an aside, how’s the Mosquito restoration going? Is it for a return to flight or is it a static exhibit?

Thanks.

[Gary t]

Bodzer the mosquito will be static with all systems on board and running engines. Fuselage is structurally complete plumbing and control systems  starting to go back in. Stabilizer and flaps are the current structural work.

[Gary t]

  Just to continue i have added two photos of the seal running surface.  I can feel the groove with my finger nail but barely with my finger. Is it going to be ok?
What is the best way to get the old seal out of the carrier?

[jbcollier]

Doesn't look good.  You should fit repair sleeves.  Auto parts suppliers should have them.  Measure the diameter exactly in thou with a caliper or micrometer.

[Bodzer]

Thanks for the Mossie update Gary. Great work.

[Gary t]

Ok I think I have all my ducks in a row for the output shaft seals.  On last question.  Do I put anything on the seal carrier  threads?

[jbcollier]

Use a non-hardening sealer such as Hylomar or Permatex Aviation Gasket Maker #3.

[Gary t]

Thanks John  I was thinking  permatex

[rjbaren]

Many years ago I read a novel that takes place during WWII about the inception of the Mosquito Bomber, unfortunately I can't remember the name of that book.  If anyone saw the movie Monuments Men, all the stolen artwork was hidden in underground mines owned by Zeiss Optical.  In the Novel I read, the first bombing mission of the Mosquito Bomber was Zeiss Optical in Germany.  Zeiss made binoculars, periscopes and bomb sites, among other things, for the German war effort.  They are still around today.

[Gary t]

I was going through parts and rediscovered these. Where do they go? There are no clues on my car.

[jbcollier]

These are the badges that go on the rear quarters.

This BAT action shows them:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-lotus-europa-2/

[Gary t]

Thanks  John.  But does anyone have measurements.

[Sandyman]

Gary, my S2 has the badges in there original location. Please let me know how you want me to measure them and I will forward the dimensions.

[Gary t]

Sandman
Yes please if it isn't too much trouble.