Lotus Esprit Series - Oil Pump and Auxiliary Housing

ENGINE
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distributor cannot be irlcorrectly fitted. Before fitting the distributor, set the
contact breaker gap to the specified clearance (see TECHNICAL DATA), then
turn
bock the rotor arm until the points are about to open. Fit distributor into
its location and secure the clamp. DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Check static
ignition timing.
2.
Reconnect the vacuum pipes, the low tension cable and the distributor cap.
3.
Using a proprietary stroboscopic timing li
g
ht, connect the leads in accordance
with the
manufacti~rers instructions.
4.
Check that the mark on the crankshaft pulley is fully visible, marking with
chalk or paint, if necessary. Start the engine and point the timing light at
the timing marks on the
flywheel or the crankshaft pulley adjacent to the
b'
timing scale on the front cover.
5.
Progressively increase the engine speed to the mid - way position observing the
timing mark, with the aid of the timing light, to check that the distributor
q,
advances the ignition timing. At this speed, adjust the ignition timing if
necessary (see TECHNICAL DATA), by slackening the distributor clamp and
turning the distributor body as necessary.
6.
After making an adjustment, ti
g
hten the clamp sufficiently to hold the
distributor in position. DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Remove the timing light.
OIL
PUMP AND AUXILIARY HOUSING
To Remove
1.
Set the engine to the timing position and remove camshaft driving belt. Mark
e
position of rotc#@m on the distributor before removing the toothed belt.
2.
Remove the carburetters airbox backp)ate.
3.
Remo~ .- ignition distributor cap with its cables.
4.
the low tension cable and remove distributor.
5.
oil filter, and the alternator.
6.
Fully relecrae all the bolts securing the homing to the cylinder block, noting
the
posltion of the various bolts (some are longer than others) and remove
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housing together with its gasket. Discard the gasket.
7.
With the assembly on a clean bench, remwe the auxiliary shaft s
p
rocket by
releasin
g
its central retaining bolt and wosher.
8.
Remove the bolts and washers retaining the oil pump body to the auxiliary
housing and remove body with
its gasket. Take care that the spring in the
end of the auxiliary shaft and the outer pump rotor
is not misplaced during
ESPRIT
Issue 04/78