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Hi, has anyone successfully modified the OEM 'tall' Lotus Cortina radiator to three cores? Or are the upper/lower tanks not large enough to accommodate the increase from two to three cores? Thanks, Richard

Hello All, Whether any definitive answers exists in the world of Lotus, I thought I'd give it a try here... I like to determine the following regarding the drag link fitted to the Mk1 Lotus Cortina: 1. Were all drag links the same throughout the Mk1 LC production run (pre-Aeroflow/Aeroflow)...

Hello, Could someone share with me the length of the two holding down bolts which help secure the battery into the battery tray with the bracket that sits on top of the battery. The hold down bolts hook into the battery tray on either side of the battery. Thank you. Richard

Hi all, I'd like to cover the cutout of the dash for the radio with a blanking plate. Would anyone have a spare for sale? Also, to help me in my search could you share detailed photos of one? Thank you.

A few questions regarding the stock steel wheels: Are the steel wheels, which wear hubcaps, the same for the entire Mk1 series? And, do they overlap into the Mk2 series, possibly at the onset of launching the Mk2 with the early Mk2 cars? If one were to describe the Mk1 stock steel wheels...

Is the collective view that the generator should provide an output of 24 volts at 1000 RPM? I believe this is what the Ford manual states. While the Haynes manual suggests 15 volts. When one considers a replacement generator what tips could you share on what to what out for/what to look for...

As noted in subject line: I'm looking for a factory workshop manual for an Aeroflow 1966 car, with Lotus service bulletins present. Thank you in advance for your assistance in helping me source one. Regards, Richard

Hello again... specifically what do the first sequence of numbers of the Body Tag, "436", represent? Do each of the three numbers separately represent a unique identification or is it the group of the three numbers which provides an identification? Are these three numbers, 436, identical in...

Do we know when in 1966 Lotus moved from Cheshunt to Hethel? And specifically whether we know which 1966 LoCorts were produced in which location? Doubtful it was a clean cutoff at the end/beginning of a particular month. Thank you.

Not sure whether I should expect logic when it comes to record keeping, especially when Lotus is involved, however should one expect to see a higher vehicle number for a car which is dispatched later? For example I've come across a July '65 ("EA", 59xxx) where the unit number is 9000 units...

I'm still in the hunt for my own LoCort, hopefully that day will come soon, however until then I live vicariously through this great forum. Thank you for constantly sharing/adding interesting content. Coincidentally, I too am trying to resolve this issue on my Series 1 Elan, which has a round...