Lotus Elan

Are these parts of interest to anyone?

PostPost by: wdb » Sat Sep 14, 2024 2:48 pm

(Moderators please move this if not appropriate. I'm new here, the "for sale" forum appears to be for complete cars, and I am not really trying to sell this stuff but rather see if I can find a new home for any of it.)

I recently acquired an Elan from its original owner, which person has spent 50-ish years maintaining the car, collecting spares, and so on. I am a tad overwhelmed by all of it if I'm honest. As I collect all of the items I am coming across some that I do not see myself ever needing. They may be worthless, in which case I will recycle them. Or perhaps someone can use them, which is the reason for this thread. Thanks in advance to the collective knowledge of this group in helping me sort through it all!

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PostPost by: wdb » Sat Sep 14, 2024 2:55 pm

First up is this oil pan. It appears to have been modified, but maybe not. If someone needs other pictures or angles please let me know.

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PostPost by: wdb » Sat Sep 14, 2024 3:09 pm

Another oil pan. This one has some scuffs...

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PostPost by: mbell » Sat Sep 14, 2024 3:17 pm

The second sump is a 6 bolt front bowl sump. They are in short supply and sort after. So certainly has some value even if not in great condition.
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PostPost by: wdb » Sat Sep 14, 2024 3:19 pm

Next up, a selection of starters! Exciting!!

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PostPost by: wdb » Sat Sep 14, 2024 3:22 pm

A set of 4 connecting rods. These appear to be completely unused, NOS items. Only one of them has been unwrapped so I could get clear photos of the markings.

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PostPost by: wdb » Sat Sep 14, 2024 4:16 pm

mbell wrote:The second sump is a 6 bolt front bowl sump. They are in short supply and sort after. So certainly has some value even if not in great condition.

Thanks for that. Would this have come from an Elan and/or would it fit an Elan? The prior owner also owned Cortinas, which is why I ask.
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PostPost by: StressCraxx » Sat Sep 14, 2024 4:40 pm

wdb wrote:A set of 4 connecting rods. These appear to be completely unused, NOS items. Only one of them has been unwrapped so I could get clear photos of the markings.

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They are Cortina rods, desired by Formula Ford owners and Cortina owners.
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PostPost by: gjz30075 » Sat Sep 14, 2024 5:18 pm

wdb wrote:
mbell wrote:The second sump is a 6 bolt front bowl sump. They are in short supply and sort after. So certainly has some value even if not in great condition.

Thanks for that. Would this have come from an Elan and/or would it fit an Elan? The prior owner also owned Cortinas, which is why I ask.


Yes, it'll fit an Elan. The rear seal carrier and pickup will be different than the 4 bolt pan. Also
commonly known as a 6 bolt pan, ie, the crankshaft has six bolt holes for the six bolt flywheel.
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PostPost by: wdb » Sun Sep 15, 2024 12:05 pm

gjz30075 wrote:Yes, it'll fit an Elan. The rear seal carrier and pickup will be different than the 4 bolt pan. Also
commonly known as a 6 bolt pan, ie, the crankshaft has six bolt holes for the six bolt flywheel.
Yes, that makes more sense now; the prior owner swapped a 6-bolt block/crank/etc. into this car, which explains why he has this pan as a spare. He also saved the original block/crank and associated bits.

StressCraxx wrote:They are Cortina rods, desired by Formula Ford owners and Cortina owners.


Ah-ha. So marked! Thank you.
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