keefr22 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 21 hours ago, bar side said: a real 1600 crossflow! Not the most sophisticated of lumps. I had a variety of cc's of crossflows in my rally Escorts, the final and favourite one being a 1760 with a fast road cam, big valve ported and flowed head running twin 45 Webers - I loved that motor! More power than a standard BDA in a RS1600, and they were a pretty light lump. Maybe not sophisticated by the standards of today's electronically controlled marvels but they were really driveable, easily tuneable and pretty reliable. Only problem I recall having with one was a blown headgasket on the way to work one morning which I had fixed by lunchtime! I loved my crossflows! Love the detail you're putting into the motor Andy, she's going to look great ! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan R Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 2 hours ago, johnlambert said: I think it's a 1500 pre-crossflow as found in the Ford Consul Classic and possibly the Mk1 Cortina I am fairly sure that's right. The Anglia only had a 997cc engine. Mind you with the Lotus 7, that would probably still make it fairly quick! In the early 70's, my mate at school had a '63 Anglia with the 1500cc lump with twin SU carbs and Escort Mexico front struts, Lowered all round as well. Went PDQ, I can tell you... Cheers, Alan. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 23 hours ago, johnlambert said: I think it's a 1500 pre-crossflow as found in the Ford Consul Classic and possibly the Mk1 Cortina. It will fit in the Anglia (there are some racing Anglia 1500s) but I don't think it was ever a factory option. Hi John, you're correct according to the Jeremy Coulter book the Lous 7 the engine used came from a mk1 Cortina. But what the doesn't say it what they called it at the time, because they could not have called it a pre-crossfow 🤔. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 Well back on the lotus, to give myself a bit of enthusiasm I started on centre tunnel, it took several goes to cover to a decent standard in bare metal foil, not perfect but I'm happy. However was a bit disappointed with the crome I used on the hoop between the carpet and tunnel as is doesn't really look any different to the ali. The carpet is form a box a pen came in, the pen was a present and I think I may have upset the sender as I was more pleased with the material in the bottom of the box than the pen. 😀 This is were I might have got over excited, I decided that the flange between the bell housing and the engine wasn't good enough, so I have removed the gearbox with a razor saw and made a new flange for the bell housing. This will also make it easier to paint, hopefully my maths is correct and the width of the saw cut is the same as the width of the new flange 🙏 I have fixed a small magnet to the engine and a small washer to the flange with the idea that it will a good fixing but will allow some rotational movement to ensure all fit correctly. Next thing to improve is the clutch release mechanism using brass and styrene sheet, a vast improvement but very fiddly. Thanks for looking Andy 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 47 minutes ago, Toftdale said: I have fixed a small magnet to the engine and a small washer to the flange with the idea that it will a good fixing but will allow some rotational movement to ensure all fit correctly. That's a good idea! I like the carpet! Looks much more in scale than flock or embossing powder. All coming along nicely, looking forward to more! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 Progress on the 7 has been slow, even by my standards. However the main thing is I'm happy with the results and sometimes the little details just seem to take forever. Basically I have still only finished the bottom half of the engine and gearbox. The first thing was to add the missing detail, ribbing and a core plug. The finished gearbox Finished the fuel pump (particularly pleased with this), new oil filter mounting. Plus on the reference photo I have for the engine the ignition leads all attach to the distributor horizontally. This proved to be a real challenge, but I just about got it sussed before getting into double figures. I brought some bolt heads by ANYZ (3d printed i think), they weren't cheap at £13 but there's 200 in the set so they should last a while. They range from 0.6mm to 1.2mm and I can't praise them enough. I even been able to add a sump plug, and add them to the engine brackets where they to the engine. Also finished the new alternator. Thanks for looking - Andy 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anteater Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 I do like those bolt heads. 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Me too! And that fuel pump! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 More of a spot the difference, than an update. However Spark plugs connected up (gave myself extra Brownie points for getting the correct firing sequence 😏) and the rocker cover is finished. Used Zero textured paint and a silver sharpie, plus used an old piece of red decal under the Cosworth script to help it stand out more (as as per my reference pic). Next job the carbs. Thanks for showing an interest Andy 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 9 minutes ago, Toftdale said: (gave myself extra Brownie points for getting the correct firing sequence 😏) So you'll have no trouble starting it then - as long as you get the timing right! Nice work, it's really looking the part! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 This is all looking really good - the clutch mechanism is great! Nice touch - Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 Just began to got my head around the carb mechanism after several false starts.....I think the next one will be a kerbside 😅 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I found this one today May be some of you might be interested in Marco F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 10 hours ago, Marco F. said: I found this one today May be some of you might be interested in Marco F Hi Marco, thanks for sharing. It great to see a 7 being driven as it was intended to. I also think they stripped out the engine, fixed the prop-shaft and rebuilt it all in a shorter time than its taken me to detail my engine. - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 Still on the engine! On the kit the carburetor manifold is length of the block and the exhaust headers have no flanges at all. I have addressed this, which you can just about make out on the photos. I've also finished the carb linkage, I've just noticed on the photos that the linkage to the rear carb is not straight, it hardly shows to the naked eye so may not try and correct it. Also made the bracket that goes around the oil filler cap out of some brass photoech, allowing me to add the return spring and where I can attach the throttle cable. So I've now got a fuel pump and the carbs on, so the next step is connecting them up (I think this will really test my patience 🙃, but I have a cunning plan). One thing that has really help was that with a magnet in the engine it will attach to my set square making it much easier to handle, this was not intentional but I think I'll be doing it again. Thanks for your patience Andy 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Toftdale said: I've just noticed on the photos that the linkage to the rear carb is not straight, You've obviously got better eyes than mine, cos it looks fine to me! 🤓 Nice update! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 9 hours ago, keefr22 said: You've obviously got better eyes than mine, cos it looks fine to me! 🤓 Nice update! Keith Thanks Keith, much appreciated Andy 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 Yeah the engines done!...if you ignore the waterpump, dip-stick 🙄. Fuel line in on the 3rd attempt 1st one fouled the steering column, the 2nd one was just......not very good, third time lucky. However for some reason the exhaust headers no longer line up with the hole in the body 😐. I must have a faulty moulding as it couldn't possibly be me 🤣 The simplest solution to me was to cut out a rectangle and reverse it. Thanks for looking - Andy 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Very nice work Andy, really looks the business sitting in there! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share Posted April 15, 2021 Bonnets done! Thanks @dnl42 for the pencil tip (no pun intended 😜) worked a treat on the carb scoup. The fits not perfect, but I doubt that it was on the original cars. As you can see this has been a long journey! Installed a couple of magnets into the front cross member and into the nose cone, therefore it will be removable when it finished. Finally a better shot of the engine in situ. Thanks for looking Andy 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anteater Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Well, I've been away from this site for over a month and managed to conclude the most difficult house move of all time, and you still haven't finished it??? Looking good! 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 That bonnet is the business - really top work! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Some very delicate work going on here, it's looking very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mansfield Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 So many things to love on this build! The carb linkages are amazing, i’ve Tried this in last & failed miserably . Such a beautifully detailed engine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted April 25, 2021 Author Share Posted April 25, 2021 It will be of no surprise that my update is small, but at least you can see the direct I'm heading. Andy 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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