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LOTUS EUROPA
ALL MODELS
Workshop Manual
LOTUS CARS LIMITED
Norwich Norfolk, Nor. 92W England
Telephone: Wymohdham 3411. Cables: Lotus. NORWICH Telex: 97401
Part No A046T0327Z
June 1974 ©
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- Page 1 LOTUS EUROPA ALL MODELS Workshop Manual LOTUS CARS LIMITED Norwich Norfolk, Nor. 92W England Telephone: Wymohdham 3411. Cables: Lotus. NORWICH Telex: 97401 Part No A046T0327Z June 1974 © ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section Updated: 6/27/2009 9:01 AM at http://www.lotus-europa.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- Page 2 This Page Intentionally Left Blank ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section Updated: 6/27/2009 9:01 AM at http://www.lotus-europa.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- Page 3 CONTENTS. Technical Data Chassis Body Rear Suspension Engine Transmission Wheels and Tyres Steering Braking System Cooling System Fuel System Electrical Equipment Lubrication and Maintenance Heater Clutch Exhaust System ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section Updated: 6/27/2009 9:01 AM at http://www.lotus-europa.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- Page 4 INTRODUCTION This publication is a combined manual covering all models of the Lotus Europa. The front part deals with the features which are peculiar to the Twin Cam and Special models, whereas the latter part of the manual covers the Series 1 and 2 models, and components fitted to Twin Cam and Special which are also fitted on Series 1 and 2 models.
- Page 5 9.5 : 1 - Pressure at sea level (All models, all Territories) In excess of 11.248 kg.cm.sq. (160 lbs.sq.in.) Each cylinder within 1.41 kg.cm.sq. (20 lbs .sq .in.) of each other. - 3 – ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section Updated: 6/27/2009 9:01 AM at http://www.lotus-europa.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- Page 6 12.852/12.865 mm. (.5060/.5065 in.) Interference fit (all) .0127/.0381 mm. ( .0005/.0015 in.) Fitted height above cylinder head 8.128 mm. (.320 in.) Internal diameter (all) ream after fitting 7.907/7.932 mm. (.3113/3123 in.) - 4 – ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section Updated: 6/27/2009 9:01 AM at http://www.lotus-europa.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- Page 7 .762 mm. (.03 in.) Flywheel Maximum run out (lateral) .101 mm. (.004 in.) Starter ring gear - Run out - Lateral .406 mm. (.016 in.) - Radial .152 mm. (.006 in.) - 5 – ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section Updated: 6/27/2009 9:01 AM at http://www.lotus-europa.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- Page 8 .076/.091 mm. (.0030/.0036 in.) Gudgeon pin bore offset 1.016 mm. (.04 in.) towards thrust face Ring gap (fitted) - Compression .229/.356 mm. (.009//.014 in.) - Oil control .254/.508 mm. (.010//.020 in.) - 6 – ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section Updated: 6/27/2009 9:01 AM at http://www.lotus-europa.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- Page 9 Pump jet 8083.40 Starter jet Main emulsion tube 7772 - 1 Starter emulsion tube 7482 - 1 Needle valve 7180 - 15 Air trumpet length 4.44 cm. (1.75 in.) - 7 – ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section Updated: 6/27/2009 9:01 AM at http://www.lotus-europa.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- Page 10 Firing angles 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° ± l0 Cam dwell angle 60° * 3° Dispatch no. - Dellorto carbs. 41189 - Zenith-Stromberg carbs. 41225 when suction retard capsule fitted - 8 – ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section Updated: 6/27/2009 9:01 AM at http://www.lotus-europa.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- Page 11 3.08 : 1 3.08 : 1 Final drive -Type Hypoid gear - Bearings - Pinion Taper rollers - Diff./crown wheel Taper rollers Drive shaft end-float .050/.076 mm. (.002/.004 in.) - 9 – ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section Updated: 6/27/2009 9:01 AM at http://www.lotus-europa.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- Page 12 10.16 mm. (.40 in.) - Length -Free 31.77 cm. (12.51 in.) -Fitted 20.01 cm. (7.88 in.) - Rate 1.33 kg.m. (116 lbs. in.) Front hub end float .05/.10 mm. (.002/.004 in.) - 10 – ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section Updated: 6/27/2009 9:01 AM at http://www.lotus-europa.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- Page 13 * When inner tubes are fitted, it is essential that these are of the correct type for radial ply tyres. Optional Wheels and Tyres. Wheel - Type Alloy - Bolt on - Size 5½J X 13 - Nuts, torque loading 5.53 - 6.22 kg. m. (40-45 lbs. ft.) - 11 – ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section Updated: 6/27/2009 9:01 AM at http://www.lotus-europa.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- Page 14 410 (45/40W) with 989 (6W) pilot - LHD 410 (45/40W) with 989 (6W) pilot - France 411 (45/40W) yellow with 989 (6W) pilot - North America Sealed beam unit - 12 – ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section Updated: 6/27/2009 9:01 AM at http://www.lotus-europa.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- Page 15 Stop and tall lamps 380 (21/6W) Rear number plate lamp 254 (6W festoon) Reverse lamp 273 (21W festoon) Interior lamp 254 (6W festoon) Panel (instrument) lamps 987 (2.4W) Warning lamps 987 (2.4W) - 13 – ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section Updated: 6/27/2009 9:01 AM at http://www.lotus-europa.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- Page 16 Rear oil seal carrier (crankshaft) to cyl. block 1.65 - 2.07 12 - 15 Generator to mounting bracket 2.07 -2.48 15 - 18 Carburetter trumpet nuts 1.10 Engine mounting bracket to engine 2.48 - 14 – ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section Updated: 6/27/2009 9:01 AM at http://www.lotus-europa.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- Page 17 * Tighten with suspension in static ride condition REAR SUSPENSION. Lower link and damper to bearing housing 7.60 Lower link to clutch housing 5.53 Lower link mounting bracket to transmission 1.65 - 15 – ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section Updated: 6/27/2009 9:01 AM at http://www.lotus-europa.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- Page 18 7/16 in. UNF female (bundy to reservoir) 1.65 - 1.93 12 – 14 Torque Wrenches Torque wrenches in daily use should be checked at intervals not exceeding 3 months to ensure that accuracy is maintained. - 16 – ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section Updated: 6/27/2009 9:01 AM at http://www.lotus-europa.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
- Page 19 60 - 70 9/16 in. UNF 8.98 - 10.36 65 - 75 5/8 in. U NC 10.36 - 11.75 75 - 85 5/8 in. UNF 13.82 - 15.20 110 - 110 - 17 – ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section Updated: 6/27/2009 9:01 AM at http://www.lotus-europa.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...