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I am currently making a batch of aluminum replica rear uprights to suit the T440 . The question I have is on all of the uprights I have seen of the era they all look the same wether it...

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I did this on spelling mistake on purpose just to see if any of you Yanks can actually spell ;) .
Looks like I need to raise the OIL level in the tank.
If you would like to see...

Hi guys ,
Thanks for the replys, I had filled it to just below the baffle , my thinking was that the returning iol would run down the baffle and trough the hole de-airating itself on the way . on...

Hi Guys ,
what is the normal oil level in a standard oil tank , the triangle type behind the seat for the T440 , 340,342 etc.
Regards Ian Staples

Ah yes I have not lost the plot :D this is what I am after except I was going to use a Lola decal instead of the Lotus . its not a biggie but I had hoped someone had already done these before and...

I found somebody who would make close replicas of the lola chassis plate and due to a minimum run of 6, I now have 5 surplus for sale at $25USD plus postage. These are not exact as some of the font...

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I'm looking for some of the 60s-70s" Powered by ford " decals .From memory these had the ford oval logo and the "powered by " where in an Italic :rolleyes: type writing. I think they were...

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The way I see it by lola trying to protect itself and the integrity of the cars in this way is probably going to have the oppisite effect as someone will just get some made and lola won't...

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I did try Glyn and this was his reply !! and as you can imagine I am looking for another source
Sit down guys you won't believe this



The procedure for such an application is as follows;...

Hi Guys,
Does anybody know where I can get a new chassis I.D plate for ny T440 restoration as the one I have is in poor condition,
Regards Ian

Hi guys ,
I need to attatch the alloy floor to my FF restoration. Should I glue it ? if so what type of glue is best ? what type of pop rivet, alloy ,Monel or what ?? what diameter rivets ? ....

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I advertised for some engine mounts for a T440 only on Apex months ago and had an email from Motormeister@aol.com saying he had some as he had just got a 440 with no gear box and was...

Hi Guys,
It's the 2" water temp. oil pressure and oil temp I want to use.
Regards Ian

Hi Guys ,
I am looking at a set of "Autometer"traditional chrome series gauges for my FF resto has anybody had any experiances with these ???

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these are heat treated cast alloy CC601/A356
Regards Ian

Hi guys ,
I've just started to make some Aluminum replica uprights for the Lola T440 FF and from what i can understand quite a few other 70s FFs (and I'm picking some sports cars to ) and I'm...

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I am just starting the Chassis restoration part of my project . The chassis closely resembles a banana. I would presume the bottom chassis rails are suposed to be flat from front to back,...

Hi guys, I'm impressed!! I emailed Craig taylor and he replyed very promptly:p he confirmed that the correct way is to remove all end float and the add 10-12 thou for the correct preload I have...

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I have hunted around on the net and the closest thing I can find is a list of specs for a Webster transaxle from something like Taylor motorsport, As for diff preload it says "snug but if...

I have just made up this arrangement in these photos to measure the diff endfloat. Ive taken 38thou worth of shims out to get 3thou endfloat. Unfortunatly, when I pulled the old bearings of the diff...

Hi guys,
I would like some advice on setting up the diff carrier taper rollers end float/pre load. When i got my car to restore I pulled the gearbox apart ( I didn't check it)and when I went to...

Hi guys,
OA length 390mm/15-3/8" 33 spline spline OD26.5mm.
Thanks, Ian.

Hi guys, the splines are fine but the ribs that locate the standard boots are different ,it doesn't really make any difference execpt they don' tmatch and it doesn't look as good as it could and I'm...

Hi Guys and Girls,
What sort of road car where the Lola T440 drive shafts from as I want to chase some down . The ones I have don't match as the ribs in them are different.
Regards Ian.

I am restoring a T440 and have bought wheel bearings here in new Zealand ,The small odd sized one was only $5.80 usd and that was a genuine SKF they are the same as toyota corolla , I asked if it was...

Hi Roger,thanks but even when powered up it comes out aprox 10mm which is still way to short. regards Ian

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A while ago I bought this starter motor from a guy in the US through ebay, it was advertised as a ford crosflow/twincam remanufactured tilton super starter. I wanted to use it on my T440...

Hi guys , I'm after a complete set for a Lola T440 resto and it seams Aurora XAM is probably the way to go. Where is the best/cheapest place in the US to get these from??? just to add some confusion...

Hi Guys,
i am trying to wire up a 2005 R1(no exup) for car use and there is a couple of things I would like to know.
1.how do we lose the unit (I think it's a security thing) that goes up to the...

Hi Guys,
Whlle you are all here I have A few questions.
1. what is the best way to paint/coat magnisium uprights
2, is it ok to electrozink the front stub axles and rearhalf shafts that go...

Hi I'm in New zealand and there is a very good F5000 feild over here including a Talon .Try googling New zealand F5000 or similar ( sorry I don't have the web site) and they may be able to help you....

Hi all,
I am just starting a ground up restoration of a T440 and the big question is do i move the engine back or not? .Im, not a nutter on keeping things factory original as there wouldn't be many...

Hi, me again , I would never argue against anyone or anything who uses aircraft approved methods and equipment. They ARE the best as you can not pull over to the side of the road and call for help...

Hi I prefer solder and shrink tube but that is MY preference. The wiring is not hard to do. Your suzuki agent will probably have a wall poster size wireing diagram of just the...