1962 Lotus Seven Engine Parts

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15 Engine parts are listed for the 1962 Lotus Seven, in 6 part types, covering all 3 engine options (1.3L L4, 1.5L L4 and 997cc L4). Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.

On the 1962 Lotus Seven, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components. Most of the listed parts are Crankshaft Seal (5 parts), Crankshaft Repair Sleeve (4 parts) and Connecting Rod Bearing (2 parts). The other 3 part types cover the remaining 4 parts.

Camshaft Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 1.3L L4 SH711S
🇺🇸 US
Full Set
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This table covers the Camshaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.

Connecting Rod Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
KING ENGINE BEARINGS Fits: 1.5L L4 CR410XP
🇺🇸 US
Race bearings, Trimetal [Pmax Black]Set
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KING ENGINE BEARINGS Fits: 1.5L L4 CR410XPX
🇺🇸 US
SetTrimetal
Fitment notes — KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR410XPX
SetTrimetalPmax Black Race BearingsWith Extra Oil Clearance
(Size: Standard)
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This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.

Crankshaft Main Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
KING ENGINE BEARINGS Fits: 1.5L L4 MB512XP
🇺🇸 US
SetTrimetal
Fitment notes — KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB512XP
SetTrimetalPmax Black Race Bearings
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KING ENGINE BEARINGS Fits: 1.5L L4 MB512XPX
🇺🇸 US
SetTrimetal
Fitment notes — KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB512XPX
SetTrimetalPmax Black Race Bearingswith Extra Oil Clearance
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This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.

Crankshaft Main Bearing Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ULTRA-POWER Fits: 1.3L L4 WS3393
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear Main SealVITON TYPE
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This table covers the gaskets that seal the Crankshaft Main Bearing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Crankshaft Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NATIONAL Fits: 1.3L L4, 1.5L L4 99237
🇺🇸 US
Rear
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SCHAEFFLER Fits: 1.3L L4, 1.5L L4 SR3521
🇺🇸 US
Rear3.486 In Outside Diameter
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER SR3521
Rear3.486 In Outside Diameter4.068 In Outside Diameter4.504 In Outside Diameter
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SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1962 Seven engines SS3474
🇺🇸 US
Front
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 1.3L L4, 1.5L L4 WS99237
🇺🇸 US
Rear
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This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface.

Crankshaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: 1.3L L4, 1.5L L4 WS3393
🇺🇸 US
RearViton Type
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BCA Fits: 1.3L L4, 1.5L L4 NS3393
🇺🇸 US
RearViton Type
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NATIONAL Fits: 1.3L L4, 1.5L L4 3393
🇺🇸 US
RearViton Type
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NATIONAL Fits: all 1962 Seven engines 3394
🇺🇸 US
Front
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SCHAEFFLER Fits: 1.3L L4, 1.5L L4 SS3211
🇺🇸 US
Rear10.16 mm Width
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER SS3211
Rear10.16 mm Width76.2 mm Outside Diameter
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This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Buying Engine Parts for a 1962 Lotus Seven

On this vehicle, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components.

  • Match the engine first. Some engine parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Crankshaft Seal and Crankshaft Repair Sleeve .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many engine parts fit the 1962 Lotus Seven?

Our catalog currently lists 15 engine parts for the 1962 Lotus Seven across 6 subcategories and 7 brands, covering all 3 engine options (1.3L L4, 1.5L L4 and 997cc L4). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

Do engine parts differ between 1962 Lotus Seven engines?

Some do. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 13 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.

What are the signs of engine problems on a 1962 Lotus Seven?

Common symptoms include oil spots under the vehicle, blue or white exhaust smoke, ticking from the valvetrain, or coolant mysteriously disappearing. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1962 Lotus Seven was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 1962 Lotus Seven?

First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then engine hard parts are unforgiving of guesswork — confirm the casting or engine code before ordering, because one model year can hide two different blocks. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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