Lotus West Newsletters - General Information


I use this index of articles from the Lotus West Techincal Manual (compiled from newsletters) as a guide to specific information in my library.
Since I could not find a known good contact for Lotus West (or even verify that the club still exists), I have included the articles here.
All articles are in PDF format and require a PDF reader to view.
Last update: 2/19/09 at 1:36 PM. More articles to be added as time permits.

Body Brakes
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Chassis
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Cooling
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Electrical Engine Fuel Miscellaneous
  • Testing Tires, Cornering Forces, Recaps - Jerry KiKin
    • 100 foot circle cornering force tests.
  • Fire Extinguishers - Jim Kerswell
    • Comparison of specifications.
  • Slalom Techniques - Jim Gallagher
    • When to apply the brakes and throttle.
  • Lotus Annual Clinic - 1973
    • Sealing the timing chest.
    • Simple, inexpensive throttle cable.
    • "New Cars in Profile" announcement.
    • Metric hardware source in California.
    • Tappet shims exchange program.
    • Fire extinguisher recommendation.
    • Do not use waterproof car covers.
    • Small metal Lotus models listing.
    • Pirelli tire source.
    • Re-using Silica Gel packs.
    • Leaking Girling power brake unit.
    • Crank, rods, etc. Magnna-Flux company recommendation.
    • Recommended TwinCam points sets recommendation.
    • Brake and clutch pedal pads.
    • Large rubber body plug works on many models.
  • Lotus Annual Clinic - 1974
    • Day/night mirror.
    • Check your fiberglass radiator support for cracks.
    • Bleed brakes by yourself.
    • Use a Pinto alternator on the TwinCam.
    • Oversteer & Understeer.
  • Lotus Annual Clinic - 1975
    • Weber 40DCOE tuning tip.
    • Use a Cortina/Capri alternator on the TwinCam.
    • Oil pressure activated electric fuel pump switch.
    • How to keep your Delta ignition igniting.
    • Glass bead peening.
Suspension
  • No entries.
Transmission Wheels & Tires
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