The 1962 Lotus Super Seven has 15 engine parts with verified fitment on this page — 6 part types and 7 brands, covering the 1.5L L4 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1962 Lotus Super 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. 11 parts of the 15 listed 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.
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.5L L4 — the only engine offered in the 1962 Lotus Super Seven.
The most listed brands for 1962 Lotus Super Seven engine parts are KING ENGINE BEARINGS (4 parts), NATIONAL (3 parts) and SCHAEFFLER (3 parts), plus 4 more brands.
1 part on this 1962 Lotus Super Seven page carries a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS3393 (Crankshaft Seal). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Connecting Rod Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS | CR410XP | 🇺🇸 US | Race bearings, Trimetal [Pmax Black]Set | View on Amazon |
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS | CR410XPX | 🇺🇸 US | SetTrimetal | View on Amazon |
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.
2 Connecting Rod Bearing parts for the 1962 Lotus Super Seven come from KING ENGINE BEARINGS.
Part numbers include KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR410XP and KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR410XPX.
Crankshaft Main Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS | MB512XP | 🇺🇸 US | SetTrimetal | View on Amazon |
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS | MB512XPX | 🇺🇸 US | SetTrimetal | View on Amazon |
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.
KING ENGINE BEARINGS supplies both parts for the 1962 Lotus Super Seven.
Part numbers include KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB512XP and KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB512XPX.
Crankshaft Main Bearing Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ULTRA-POWER | WS3393 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Main SealVITON TYPE | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: ULTRA-POWER WS3393.
Crankshaft Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL | 99237 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | SR3521 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear3.486 In Outside Diameter | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | SS3474 | 🇺🇸 US | Front | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS99237 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface.
4 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1962 Lotus Super Seven, from SCHAEFFLER, NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
This group includes NATIONAL 99237, SCHAEFFLER SR3521 and SCHAEFFLER SS3474 and the remaining parts above.
Crankshaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | WS3393 | 🇺🇸 US | RearViton Type | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NS3393 | 🇺🇸 US | RearViton Type | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 3393 | 🇺🇸 US | RearViton Type | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 3394 | 🇺🇸 US | Front | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | SS3211 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear10.16 mm Width | View on Amazon |
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.
5 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 1962 Lotus Super Seven, from NATIONAL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and 1 other brand. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS3393 carries the "Popular" badge.
Part numbers include WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS3393, BCA NS3393 and NATIONAL 3393, among others listed above.
Oil Filter
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HASTINGS / BALDWIN | LF172 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive.
One part is listed for the 1962 Lotus Super Seven — HASTINGS / BALDWIN LF172.
Buying Engine Parts for a 1962 Lotus Super 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.
- Confirm you have the 1.5L L4 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- 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 Super Seven?
Our catalog currently lists 15 engine parts for the 1962 Lotus Super Seven across 6 subcategories and 7 brands, covering the 1.5L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of engine problems on a 1962 Lotus Super 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 Super 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 Super Seven?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.5L L4 engine. 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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