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From: Rick Lindsay (richardolindsay gmail.com)
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| Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2015 10:53:11 -0800 (PST) | |
Robbie wrote, regarding my Esprit's 907 engine,
I would already have those jobs done, and in fact, I already have all the parts, if these toasty carbs hadn't arrived. I just got side-tracked to work on my friend's carbs first. Thanks for the encouragement!
> Is there a cover for the cam belts...
No, but there is an engine cover between the engine and 'trunk' area.
> I still want a Europa which will never get but the engine compartment
> does not look that different!
Agreed. The Europas came with Renault power of the wonderful Lotus-Ford TwinCam. The later is basically a Ford Pinto block with a free breathing DOHC head.
> The carbs look great you need to take a rag soaked in wd40 or alcohol
> and wipe the rest of the engine down!
:-)
For sure. Just haven't gotten that far. In fact, I still need to rebuild the ignition, including new primary and secondary wiring. All the connectors are corroded and/or weak.
I would already have those jobs done, and in fact, I already have all the parts, if these toasty carbs hadn't arrived. I just got side-tracked to work on my friend's carbs first. Thanks for the encouragement!
-rick
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