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The normal needle rollers I use have a nylon ring at one end inside the outer case, this acts as a seal (of sorts). Position this seal to the clutch side and it helps prevent water, dirt and dust getting into the pilot bearing. As other have said its a blind hole so only need the seal at one end

cheers
Rohan

Progress report!
Anyone else having as much fun as I am?? Brilliant!

Alex...

Sorry. I would forget my head if it was not welded on....

This little sketch is courtesy of Andrew. It shows the dimensions etc of the bearing holder for the 5 speed gearbox input shaft pilot (spigot) bearing. The bearing number is the INA number written on the pdf also. Hope this is helpfull to you.. I am about to start making one. The bearing is easy to obtain from bearing suppliers. I had one in my car stock. Much to my amazement.

Many thanks Andrew..

Alex

L plate noted just above the engine hoist in photo 2 Alex!

Glad you're having fun.

Tim

You really ought to use thicker blue string than that.

The braking strain of the 10mm dia Polyprop' rope I used? Well no doubt you will be surprised to learn that it is 1425 KG Bill. Check it out!

http://www.unionindustries.co.uk/tradin ... pylene.htm


Thanks Tim..... Not used for some time...

alexblack13 wrote:Last used to teach Daughter. The other of the pair flew off never to be seen again...

My daughter does that as well, but I gather they get over it when they're about 25.

Paddy

Is the "Lotus" cover over the front of the car magnetic too? I find that they don't stay in place too well.

Sorry Paddy.. I edited the post. I was a bit hard on Bill so took it out..

The L's were last used to teach daughter.... The front L went awol...

Thanks Tim...

Alex...

Stays in Place good Pete. The std item from C/L supplier. Can't remember the name... I am to buy another soon.

Why the ?

Ab..

Re.the sketch of the carrier,shouldn't the internal diameter be 0.824?

John

The bearing is metric at 21.00 O/D x 15 long.

The one I have in my hand is INA (F-331262) and the O/D measures an average of 0.828".
So allowing 2 thou for interferance, and in this case, 0.826" is what I would use, John.

BTW the INA bearing has a nitrile seal at one end.

Sorry Brian,I thought it would be Imperial at 0.825"


John

Sorry. I would forget my head if it was not welded on

Does this mean you don't need a gasket?

Mike

What's the matter? Don't you trust me anymore? EErrr ..I measured it. Andrew sketched it!


I am just making the internal bore a good but not too tight int' fit to the bearing. Just a light pressure to fit. Not started yet but I will get to it soon...

The release bearing is smaller I/d for the 4 than the 5. To fit the 5 onto the 4 'holder' it need a little sleeve turning up. Which I think means that the std 4 speed lever arm will fit without any mods? Is this correct?

Sue M has also told me that the speedo cables are the same. She only stocks 1 type. ''Fits all Elans''.

Gearbox build is underway. Clutch bits will be with me mid December. Gearbox will be out of the car and on the 'bench' by this weekend.