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Restored 1969 S4 SE

PostPosted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 3:08 pm
by ROELAN
Recently received my car back after total restoration following fire.
A number of niggles one of which is a heavy clutch. Master and slave cylinders and clutch supplied by reputable lotus dealer. Any ideas?

Re: Restored 1969 S4 SE

PostPosted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 7:18 pm
by holywood3645
Wrong Master cylinder bore.
James

Re: Restored 1969 S4 SE

PostPosted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 8:25 pm
by RichardHawkins
Is it possible to fit the brake and clutch master cylinders the wrong way round. On my car they are different diameters, 0.625" clutch and 0.700" brakes.

Richard Hawkins

Re: Restored 1969 S4 SE

PostPosted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 8:49 pm
by ROELAN
Master cylinder has been checked with supplier who has said correct bore was supplied.

Re: Restored 1969 S4 SE

PostPosted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 9:39 pm
by nmauduit
Would they have fitted a heavy duty clutch instead of a standard one? mine is heavy duty indeed... and in case of long heavy traffic (like coming back to the city from a week-end) I am careful anticipating stop-and-go to avoid calf cramp.

Re: Restored 1969 S4 SE

PostPosted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 10:33 pm
by ROELAN
Certainly a heavy duty clutch was not intended and was not intentionally supplied. However mistakes happen and I am beginning to believe this may have happened. Unfortunately I think the only way to be sure is engine out. I too have experienced calf cramp.