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S1 Fuel Filler cap

bernd_st

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S1 never came with the 3 eared just the plain dome one. They are rather plentiful and come up for sale frequently...
 

bernd_st

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True, but not original. Even though many SI owners retrofitted a three eared cap once it became available with the SII. I also use one on my SI but it's a modified & polished oilcap of Lotus engine. Looks the same ;)
 

65beam

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True, but not original. Even though many SI owners retrofitted a three eared cap once it became available with the SII. I also use one on my SI but it's a modified & polished oilcap of Lotus engine. Looks the same ;)
True. If you haven't already done so you might want to look over the concourse rules on the TE/AE site. These rules were put together by several clubs and address pretty much everything including classes other than stock. That doesn't mean that there is a vast knowledge by judges of right or wrong. At the United in August I lost a point on the interior for having an original LeMans wood shift knob which judges thought should have been a black knob with the shift pattern. Normally the stock class whether it's Tiger, Alpine or Rare Rootes is overshadowed by the other classes of cars due to modifications.
 
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bernd_st

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I love orginality, but I'm not stubborn. Tiny improvements or period updates are still fine. No problem. Regarding false judgement on your HLM - hmm. Think there are only a handful guys on this planet who understand what was original on those cars and what was not...

P.S. I'll also put an original shift knob on my HLM project :rolleyes:
 

65beam

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I love orginality, but I'm not stubborn. Tiny improvements or period updates are still fine. No problem. Regarding false judgement on your HLM - hmm. Think there are only a handful guys on this planet who understand what was original on those cars and what was not...

P.S. I'll also put an original shift knob on my HLM project :rolleyes:
It didn't bother me. We brought home 1st in judged Rare Rootes, Most Desirable Rare Rootes and also Most Desirable Rootes. That means I got more popular votes for Most Desirable than the Tigers, Talbots, etc. Myself and another owner were exterior and trunk judges and you do see variances.
 

Limey

Donation Time
True, but not original. Even though many SI owners retrofitted a three eared cap once it became available with the SII. I also use one on my SI but it's a modified & polished oilcap of Lotus engine. Looks the same ;)

Hi Bernd, I was aware that they were on Lotus's as well but how thick is your cap? I have 2 thicknesses. Does your Lotus caps have a breather hole?
 

alpine_64

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The lotus oil filler cap was the same mfg as the rootes petrol cap... As a side note the early lotus twink used the Si round cap rootws used on SI alpines and many minx models.

Iirc the oil caps lack the breather.

Burton im the UK used to stock repro lotus 3 ear oil caps
 

bernd_st

Bronze Level Sponsor
Oliver, the Lotus cap is a bit thinner than the original and it is not chromed. It doesn't have a breather but no problem since it doesn't sit that tight. Alteratively you may consider to drill a small hole...
 

Limey

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I mentioned the hole becuase Lotus caps usually have one. No Hole = Rootes? Just did a Google and 3 out of 4 Lotus caps are drilled, sometimes with a retainer wire. Both thick and thin.
 

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bernd_st

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Perhaps I was wrong about the ventilation. Think I have the first one ( car is not here at the moment)...
 

phyrman

SAOCA Secretary
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If I remember correctly, an Oil Cap may fit....... can't remember from which car tho..........
 

jdoclogan

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I saw this lonk on one of our SAOCA threads https://www.classicbritishspares.com/collections/triumph-gas-tank-parts/products/triumph-chrome-vented-gas-cap-dome-83-3875-genuine-ceandess-29-7898-petrol-fuel
Looks to be the same (Triumph motorcycle), but, I'm not certain.

Something went off the wrong direction when I tried the link. I can highlight it and copy/paste into internet search to find the CBS motorcycle link.

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