Another S2 adventure, 742R, Carnival red and "Running".

[Richard48Y]

Got the starter working a while ago but it was very lazy.
For now I have put my high-torque starter in.
That allowed a compression check which came up as good.

[Richard48Y]

I've been applying synthetic veil to the engine cover.
Not a quick job but I do like the result.
The main panel is done but I still have some edge and edge return work to do.
I did learn that I will want the adhesive spray on hand before doing more of this type work.
Also that a spreader is better than a brush.

[Richard48Y]

Trying to get the passenger side door to open.
I got the door insert out so I have access to the rods.
No matter what I do the release lever at the latch will not move.
I am certain it is not locked, unless the lock is jammed in some way.
I have spare doors I will be removing a latch from to verify it all works as I think it should.
I notice a small lever at the top of the latch, not sure how to get to it but I do know it needs to be Down.

[dakazman]

  Glad you’re coming along with the veil.
 
  Other than stating the obvious of using the key to unlock or reset the child lock lever .
 
  Can you remove your door pin ?  If so you can loosen the catch in door jamb from the wheel well area  which might get you enough space to reach the arm on lock.
Dakazman

[Richard48Y]

Applied penetrating oil as well as I could last night.
Hoping it helps.
Without being able to reach the cotter pins I cannot take out the hinge.

[dakazman]

  I checked my child lock tabs and both are in the up position. Off
 
  I’ll check again!

Dakazman

[Richard48Y]

They had better be DOWN!
Finally got the passenger door open, and sure as Heck the kiddy lock was UP.
Might not have been such an issue but the rod for the outside release had fallen out of the hole in the lever.
The retainer is cheap plastic!

I plan to cut these redundant locks off, just FYI, there is no access to that mechanism from inside the door.

[Richard48Y]

Got my annoyance for the day.
Has anyone EVER been able to make the Chinese silicon hoses fit?
I hesitate to start cutting them down for length as I do not see that correcting the wrong angle/collapse at the bend issues.

Nothing on any of them to indicate where they allegedly go.
If the fit were decent simply offering them to the location should sort them.

If anyone has had success I would love to hear how, pics would be great.

[BDA]

I can't help you with your hoses. I've always thought it strange that they are all over ebay but only for the S2 (and S1?) and not the TCs. If you are roadblocked by them and want good ones, Lotus Supplies sells them in a few different colors. I would trust that they fit. (https://www.lotus-supplies.com/part-category/cooling/hoses/)

I've been critical of them with regard to responding to my inquiries. I think they have a very specific business model. You go on their website and go to the item you want, then click "Request Item." One of them will then email you about availability, etc. and you make arrangements from there. At least that's the way it would seem to work for me when I "requested" a few items. I haven't purchased them yet so I don't know the full drill.

[Richard48Y]

Fuel tank that came in this car was very rusty.
Today I pressure tested the steel tank from my car and painted it.
Now to put it in.

[Richard48Y]

"New" fuel tank is finally in place.
Now maybe I can put the Weber back on.

[dakazman]

 Richard ,before you put the weber on, do you have a wedge engine? if so disregard.
 The wedge needs a extension on the two center manifold studs especially when having headers and the hermes intake.
 dakazman
 

[Richard48Y]

This one is a Wedge, the intake is a Warnerford.
I never removed the intake.
Time to assemble the Dellorto 40 and put it back on.

[dakazman]

  Aughh, I haven’t drawn this up but in order to reach under carb to tighten the lower two shared manifold of the exhaust and intake. If we can weld a short threaded stud to a short extension on a bolt with a welded flange to pull the two to head .
 Just thinking out loud and can draw it up better.  Another way of adding a heat shield I would be a plus , I just left it off my 45 Dcoe carb .
Dakazman

[Richard48Y]

Warnerford has a coolant passage in the manifold.
A heat shield still might be helpful.