Europa TCST

[cwtech]

Yes.

[TurboFource]

Early turbo manifold.....for side draft weber.....water injection point....floating discs between upper chamber and lower to create a "priority breather valve" to allow direct path from carb to intake until boost starts to build and then intake charge was drawn through turbo....I believe there were issues due to lack of compressor side seal...CW?

[TurboFource]

Discs went here on the two shafts.....

[jbcollier]

I think there are a LOT better ways to build turbo systems now.

[TurboFource]

There are JB, just thought the pics were worth posting from a historical perspective...will take detailed pics of current system when I pull the engine. It will be upgraded when I rebuild the engine.

Made some minor progress today. Decided to I am going to pull the seats as they wont move and I can't reach the pedals, and pull the pedals because they need work, that way I can work on this stuff while the body is off and I am working on chassis etc. Will probably pull the doors too as the hinges need attention.


Well....since the seats won't move this is proving to be a fun task! Front two bolts came out but I am having to drill bolts out of the bobbins from underneath on the rear bolts. Tried to unbolt the seat from the track but they just spin. I ended up having to drill one size over tap drill size (I was off a bit) but I can always drill for 3/8-16 threaded holes. I had to stop as my cordless drill needs charged.

It is obvious the seats need rust repair too.......

Good thing I don't get upset easily!

[TurboFource]

Are there drawings of the seats available?

[Dan C 2624R]

RD has replacement seats.  I bought two for my TC.  They are in pieces and assembled using pop rivits.  My seats were so bad I didn't want to waste time trying to refurbishing them.  I believe Ray still has them available

[TurboFource]

Thanks.....don't have mine out yet....will see how bad they are.

[TurboFource]

 

Having trouble getting the damper out of the piston.....

[BDA]

Yikes! It might be time for new carburetors!

[jbcollier]

Heat the outside with an hot air gun and spray the piston with freeze spray — Dust Off upside down works very well.

[TurboFource]

The piston came out of carb body and actually looks like it will clean up well, can't get the damper out of the piston.....have it soaking in penetrating fluid....I have the other carb since the turbo set up only uses one carb. Will try to save this one so I have a spare.

[jbcollier]

I would suggest going to adjustable needles using "pistons" from a TR6 or TR7.  You just need to swap the Lotus unadjustable needle (preferably Euro-spec) into an adjustable holder.

Change the needle jets!  They wear and make the carbs difficult to set.

[TurboFource]

Persistance, and patience and the damper is now out of the slide, cleaning up nicely considering....diaphragm isn't even torn....

[BDA]

Boy those cleaned up great!