Positioning Replacement Panels; Bobbins - Lotus Esprit Series Workshop Manual

Before cutting away the damaged parts or ordering replacement sections, the proposed
method of repair, positioning of joint lines, overlops etc. should be ascertained.
Determine a method for the correct positioning of replacement sections and before
cutting away damoged parts check on any prominent features from which measurements
can be made and scribe these clearly on to the panels which are to be left intact.
Use masking tape or chalk to define the lines on which i t i s proposed to cut the
any damoged or slightly damaged panel which would be useful i n the
(a)
ali g nin g o f another major panel w i l l not be removed or,
on single skinned areas i n particular the proposed outline traverses
(b)
longitudinal, lateral and horizontal definition points to assist easy
When repairs have been carried out i n the vicinity of the front wheelarches, ensure
the tyres do not foul the front lower flange when the wheels ore on full lock.
i t s equivalent in consistency, to prevent gel-cwt crazing caused by small stones etc.,
up by
the wheels.
POSITIONING
REPLACEMENT PANELS
Line up f l a t surface (e.g.
(a)
beams bolted t o undamaged area.
Line up main contours (e.g. wing sections) using s
into position with f l a t or curved steel straps.

BOBBINS

INSERTS)
(METAL
Considerable use is made of die-cast metal inserts, which ore oval i n configuration
and commonly known as 'bobbins'
of being accurately located i n the mountings.
Two basic forms are employed as follows:
Large (structural) bobbins
The followin g advice is given on dealing with bobbiA hilures.
y
to see that:
(3
p th of in
undetry or floor area) using long wooden
loads i n most directions and also offer the advantage
-
3/8
7/16
w i t h i n or
-
5/16
with i n or
mm) using material, or
lints and bolt
p
i n holes (plain or threaded).
i n holes (plain or threaded).
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