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Lotus Elan - A Restoration Guide电子书

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作       者:Gordon Lund

出  版  社:Brooklands Books

出版时间:2012-10-14

字       数:26.4万

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The story of restoring an Elan +2 and Elan Sprint to concours edition. Advice on how to purchase a suitable car for restoration plus detailed practical information on preparing bodywork, trim, chassis, suspension, wheels, hydraulics, engine, electrics & wiring etc. 24 Chapters, plus appendices, give information on chassis changing, body restoration, including Elan +2 sills, rebuilding the Lotus/Ford Twin Cam engine, electrics including fitting a new loom, insight to tuning and running in, Elan developments, a remarkable Elan +2 Estate, rebirth of an accident damaged Sprint.
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Lotus Elan

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Content

Acknowledgements

Introduction

About the author

The Authors Elans (Rhubarb and Custard)

Chapter 1 Why an Elan

“Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious” – Myth or Legend.

Chapter 2 The Car – It’s Lineage

Back street special to Supercar status

Times they are a changing – Economics and Legislation

Chapter 3 Basic Description

Dispelling the myths

An Engineers Guide to the Universe

Form follows Function

Chapter 4 Where to Start

Read Lotus Books

Join a Club

Befriend a Lotus enthusiast

Developing a Strategy – How to avoid Heartache

Plan Ahead

Capabilities and Resources

Budget

Chapter 5 The Initial Purchase

What to Look For

Avoidance of Dead Ducks

Take a Friend

Choice Criteria

Where to Buy

The Sale

Chapter 6 Bite the Bullet – Reflect – Get stuck in

Assess the Situation

The Importance of Photography

Take Notes

Organisation is the Key

Set the Stage

Chapter 7 The Strip Down

Safety Precautions

Preparation

Engine Ancillaries

Lighten the Load

Removal and Disconnection of body to chassis Components

Disconnection of Body to Chassis

The Lift

Chapter 8 Body Restoration

DIY Body Work

Use of the Professionals

Storage

Chapter 9 The Rolling Chassis

Dismantling

Engine, Gearbox Removal

Engine Strip and rebuild

Drive Train Removal

Drive Train Strip and rebuild

Rear Suspension Removal

Rear Suspension Strip and rebuild

Front Suspension, Steering Removal

Front Suspension, Steering Strip and rebuild

Chassis – Refurbish or Replace

Chapter 10 Preparation for the Rebuild

Make a List

Reverse all Strip Down Instruction

The Great Manual Get Out Clause

Cleanliness is the Key

Chapter 11 The Rolling Chassis Rebuild

Start Up-Side Down

Corrosion Protection, Do it Now

Work in an Orderly Fashion – Be Prepared

Brake Pipes, Hand brake cable and petrol pipe

The Hand Brake Tree

Mounting the Differential

The Rear Suspension

The Drive Train

The Front Suspension

Steering

Hubs and Brakes

Engine and Gearbox

Exhaust

Ancillaries

Wheels and Tyres

Chapter 12 Fitting the Body

Chapter 13 Electrics

Heater

Wiper motor, mechanisms and washer jets

Chapter 14 Finishing the Body

Windows

Trim

Chapter 15 The Boot

Petrol tank

Petrol gauge sender unit

Boot locking mechanism

Chapter 16 Sill Members +2

Chapter 17 Under the Bonnet

Hydraulics

Radiator

Chapter 18 Preparation for the Big Day

Setting up

Fire up

Tune up

Running in

Chapter 19 Preparing Elans for concours presentation

Chapter 20 Elan Developments

Elan Type 26R

The Elanbulance

Italian design houses body alternatives

Detachable hard tops for soft tops

Fast back coupes

The Ian Walker Elan

SpyderCars Limited

Spyder chassis replacements

Spyder Zetec conversions

Spyder Cosworth conversions

Vegantune Evante

Engines

CN Sprint

Early +2 convertibles

+2 Estates

Chapter 21 Roger Makhlouf’s Elan+2 S130/5 Estate - Estralle

Chapter 22 Ema on steroids

Chapter 23 Established and independent lotus dealers

Bell & Colvill

Paul Matty Sportscars

Christopher Neil Specialist Sportscars

Chris Foulds Motors

Chapter 24 In Conclusion

Appendices

Appendix i Book List

Appendix ii Elan S4 Rear Dash Wiring (Looking From Rear of Dash)

Appendix iii Technical Drawings

Appendix iv Technical Data

Appendix v Conversion Tables

Appendix vi Classic Lotus Specialists & Clubs

Index

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