A complete video of an 1.8 MGB engine being reconditioned and modified.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
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This is a long one. I decided to put this video together to show how I refurbish and modify a stage 1 lead free converted MGB engine.
Hope you enjoy.
James.
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To see the engine running click on this link. th-cam.com/video/0EloopjyvJ0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=SkUeChifgYslVSzo
Hi I worked for Porsche for 20 years and it is so nice to see people that can do all of the different parts of the engine boring aligning rods turning cranks most people today can't do SH!t.
I am impressed Good luck.
Thank you. Love Porsches
Great to see a quality trade professional taking pride in his excellent workmanship 🙏
Thank you
“The” MGB rebuild video to watch-knowledge, patience, craftmanship, and pride on display. No music, off color jokes or comments, just a professional at the top of his game! Thank you!
Thank you for the kind words.. thanks for viewing
Will it make 120hp ? If you fit a 285cam you need higher compression .
Hi, thanks for viewing.. or customer didn't want to much of a spec'd up engine, just a good std so the cam fitted was very mild just to help with overtaking. But yes your correct best to up the compression with a 285
I’m impressed I did notice the eye shield is protecting only his forehead. Safety worst. But the man knows what he’s doing
Yes I'm the first to admit, I'm bad when it comes to safety but trying to get better
Just looking at entering the world of MGB ownership and really impressed by the clarity and quality of the video and the workmanship involved.
Hi Mike, I can only recommend MGBs for the price you won't find a better classic. Thank you for the nice comment
This is the best engine rebuild video I have seen to date! Nicely done, mate!
Thank you very much.. we are filming two more at the moment.
A joy to watch a craftsman at work.
Thanks Ray.
Got to say , watching this guy is just something else, obviously a master at his trade .
Thanks Peter I really appreciate your comment 🙂🙂
Jesus H. Mate. Found this by accident looking for some background on my TR7 engine...wow, you are a Master at work. Accuracy, experience. explanation. Absolutley no "chuck in a new part" here, all old school engineering, maths, tolerances, materials. Thank you.
Thank you Marco I really appreciate that.. thanks for viewing
Absolutely fantastic video. Nothing like British craftsmanship.
Thanks Robert
WHAT?!
Greetings from the opposite side of the world...Nice to see a 'real' technician at work... all the really thorough stuff done, nothing slap-dash, no shortcuts... So many engine builders just want it out the door.
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for viewing
Greetings from across the pond (USA), James!
I just found your wonderfully thorough and informative video. Thank you so much for making and sharing it.
I bought my ‘73 roadster in 1975 whilst I was then attending university. Never once did I ever think of selling her. She only has 64,000 miles on her and I am presently in the final months of a full restoration just in time to celebrate her 50th birthday this year.
Best wishes for much health, prosperity, and happiness in this new year, James! Cheers!
Gene
Hi Gene,
Thank you for watching and enjoying my video, wow you've done well to keep her for so long, they are a wonderful car , I bet you can't wait to get it back on the road.. all the best.
James
Quite an education. Loved it!
Thanks Tom. We are pleased you've enjoyed it
Top of the list if I need an MGB engine rebuild
Thanks Carl.
This video makes me think perhaps I should have been a machinist. :)
Thank you
Apparently some Qualcast block castings were so porous that the factory linered the bores at the outset.
Oh I didn't know that.. I would of thought the factory would of cleaned it though.. thanks for viewing
@@graceenginedevelopments I'm sure they would have. Great video, learned a lot.
Thank you
Top rebuild and a guy that takes his time to do it properly , couldn't believe the swarf in the bottom end of original engine , wish we all knew who did this , would avoid them like the plague !
Thanks Malcolm, I couldn't believe it as well.. and the damage it caused to some of the components
I like your channel a lot, it is great and I see common points with my channel... Good work keep it up mate
Thank you.. I'll look and subscribe to yours now
THANKS! REALLY ENJOYED HERE IN FLORIDA WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS. HAVE A 63 MGB. COOL TO SEE SOMEONE WITH YOUR KNOWLEDGE.
Thanks Jett, thanks for viewing
Brilliant MGB video
Thanks John
Just what I needed before I tear into my 77 rubber bumper
Thanks for viewing.. good luck with the rubber bumper.. if you need any help just send us a message
Greetings from Los Angeles, California. Excellent video! The Best! Wishing you would rebuild the 1.8 in my 1974 MGB-GT !!!
Hi Dennis, thanks for the kind comments, send it over and we can do it for you.. I wouldn't mind delivering that one back.. would love a trip to L A.
One of the best, if not the best MGB engine rebuild videos on TH-cam! I learned a lot from watching, and appreciate the effort that was made to film it.
Wow thanks for the compliment Robert that's awesome I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
very nice, I would love an engine done that well
Thanks for the kind comment Michael.
Don't have the slightest clue about how to fix engines, I'm a retired pilot, so rely on experts. I'm totally fascinated by your skills and have subscribed to watch more. I did have a 1970 MGBGT back in the day, thats my only claim to 'fame...' Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for the sub. You had an awesome job.
Nice mgb build
Thank you james
Mgb. Best video yet.
Thank you.
Fantastic work! I just lap this stuff up.
Thank you
Used to recon a lot of these engines. Had a Magnette ZB. Used to be heavy user of oil. 250 miles per pint but designed to do so as it was slightly tuned from production and oil usage was designed to protect from early piston wear. Stroke at 89.9 mm was quite long but gave good engine breathing. Performance was ok but far from breathtaking. Used it mainly on 200. Mile trips and comfortable. Then moved on to jaguar mk 1 3.4 that was a bit different. That is another story! Good old B series engines were very reliable.
B series is a great engine. I worked for a company called oselli so did loads of them. Do you still build engines?
I wanted to hear it run and maybe a dyno, but a great break down on the rebuild
th-cam.com/video/0EloopjyvJ0/w-d-xo.html
Hi John, if you watch the above link, that's the engine in the car running. Thanks for viewing
Thanks mate great vid. Nothing better than mucking about in the shed with MGB's and Duran Duran in the backgroud.
Thanks Martin, I couldn't agree more
MGB rebuild -grt video ! Well done
Thank you.. thanks for watching
Brilliant video, thank you! I want to see it running now.
Thanks Stu.. there is a video of it running on my channel mate
@@graceenginedevelopments thanks, found it just after I posted my comment.
Probably the best video on TH-cam ? Refreshes and lubricates, thank you !
Thanks Nigel, I'm pleased you've enjoyed it.
Great job ! See from Brittany . I keep your site in sight for my 1966 mgb gt future rebuilding.
Thank you for watching. Best of luck with the MG if you need any help just ask
I think I have found the place I shall be sending my 1275 Midget engine to when it comes out for its rebuild. Top work, great attention to detail. 👍
Thanks Martin.. get in touch when you're ready.
Ab fab !! Great video. Keep them coming. Cheers!!
Thanks cliff.. will do
Mgb good show
Thank you
Great work good to see .
Thank you
Another great video James. MGB
Thank you x
Most excellent - thank you - watched the entire vid and realized how complex the whole process is
Thanks for watching
Owned 3 Triumphs and an MGB in the early 80s here in the states. Rebuilt the MGB engine and the one out of the 67 Triumph, man were parts a pain to get here. Also discovered too heavy of an oil in the dashpots meant they would not rev in cold weather lol
Cool video, brought back good memories of working on the one I had.
There a cool old car.. I do like mgb's as well.. thanks for watching
Great work really impressed
Thanks Mike
Super MGB Vid, hard luck with the downer parts but you got there in the end well done keep it up.😉
Thanks Robert, yes it was, we will👍
Thank toy sir you are a master
Thank you Jose.
Very good video on these engines! I wish I had my '77 MGB... I miss that car. They didn't have what modern cars had, but boy were they fun!
Thanks John, I agree there something pretty special about driving classic cars especially mgs
Yes I had the 66 roadster wire chrome wheels , loved that car ,others always waved in same cars, fond days
Summertime in a roadster.. can't beat it. Thanks Malcolm
fantastic attention to detail and a fascinating record of a top quality engine rebuild process. Had me captivated the whole way through.... thanks for posting
Thanks John, your welcome
Well done it took me all the way back to my old days as a mechanic
JC
Thanks John I'm please you enjoyed it.. do you still play around with cars?
@@graceenginedevelopments yes but at 78 yrs old its not as easy on the heavy stuff we have a 12 year old merc and a 10 yr old vitara both still going strong and looking and going great well maintained very much enjoyed the videos keep it up old skills are the best
J c
@@johnclark3605 thank you.. will do
Great job Mate, Cheers.
Thanks Michael.
The time and attention to detail are the ingredients for a reliable and long lasting engine as long as the owner looks after it
Yes I agree.. thanks
Top video, 2 extras I do when building these engines for road and race is to clearance the oil pump gears
to o/e specs , and to clean out the internals of the new rocker shaft.
Thanks Robert.. yes I had the grub screws out of the shaft and cleaned when it first arrived.. and I also agree with you on the oil pump. Thanks for viewing
You mechanics are so intelligent. Specs and such just amazes me.
Thank you
Brilliant video James. MGB.
Thank you Chris x
Brilliant, explained so well. What a work shop really enjoyed watching this video.
Thanks Clinton, and thank you for watching
Great show mate, good info on the oil pump mods
Thank you.. yeah it is good for oil flow
nice to see quality work by a professional
Thank you Alice
Great job on the engine and the video. Taking lots of notes for my '73 MGB GT rebuild in NZ.
Thanks Rob.. if you need any advice just ask
Currently on castle rails, but once I get past the rust project and back onto mechanicals might just!
Here’s one: timing wanders up to 10degrees (between 30 and 40 BTDC) on the crank at 3000rpm. I have retarded it so keep it less than 35 max. Worn dizzy driver gear ? After listening to the Silver jubilee idling in the other video, mine is much less uniform and has uneven, misfiring idle. There’s play in the electronic ign plastic connector on the end of the spindle - could it be a harmonic causing chatter? I have rebuilt, regreased dizzy and replaced vacuum to no avail. Will replace coil too next.
Have you checked the springs in the distributor are fitted correctly?
@@graceenginedevelopments thanks for entertaining a reply to a vague and complex internet post! Yep springs seem good but I should get another dizzy as I have nothing to compare with. Vac disconnected, revs down from 2000 to 1200 to 900 idle there is a definite step at 1200, which I guess is the springs pulling back the weights. It runs alright, but undulates at idle and chatters at high revs. Idles too low when cold but slowly rises to around 900 when warm. Cant wait to pull the engine out and look at it.
If there’s one thing this rebuild (my first) has shown is that much can be gained from pulling it apart and assembling it.
Thanks for the vids. I will speak with a local engine rebuilder next year with a list of requirements derived from your content. Good tip on eliminating the oil pump castings.
@@RobFieldingz if you need any help/advice just ask.. it may be a worn gear but I wouldn't of thought so, it wouldn't last that long when it starts to wear
Great video.
Thank you
The last engine I rebuilt was on my MGB roadster WVE 519L back in 1982 - when I was an engineer at British Aerospace. I then moved into project management and innovation consulting so had company cars that someone else looked after..🙂Seeing the innards of the old 1800 mill brought back so many memories...
Mgb and b series engines are great, I'm pleased this video brought back happy memories
GOOD WORK MGB
Thank you
An MGB engine better than new!
Thank you, it ran lovely
Fantastic old school skills. Congratulations.
Thank you
MGB nice one mate
Thanks mate x
God I wish I lived closer I’d 100% use you for all my mg’s dear boy , tremendous advert for quality work 👍🍻
Thanks for the compliment. Where do you live. Your welcome for a coffee/tea if you ever close
Costa Blanca , sorry Blackpool 🤷♂️, I’ve a 81 mgb with 57,000 with what appears to be a knocking on tick over, pushes above 50 on the oil pressure, so a rebuild might be an option as she’s a really good solid straight car, matching numbers I think. I’ve a 67 midget and a 66 roadster, plus a 54 tf and an 35 Morris 8, ( might have a ring broke on her) . So that’s why I need a James up here in Lancashire 😎
@@philmurphy3549 love Blackpool that's where I met my wife and I have a aunty that lives there... Well if I can help with anything let me know
@@graceenginedevelopments thanks matey, I might consider taking the engine out and crating it over for what it costs 👍
I have the engineering skill of a mouldy house-brick, but this was fantastic! I actually understood most of it and can only admire the skill and knowledge in this reconditioning. Thank you 😊
Thank you for the nice words and thanks for viewing
Great work. Thanks for showing.
Thanks Stevie. Your welcome
First class job very professional which I new about the oil pump mod cheers mate
Thanks Terence.. I'm pleased you enjoyed.
loved every second of it
Thank you
Well I guess the last thing to do is rebuild my engine and see if it works!
Hi Nathan. This engine is now run in and will be on a future video.
I recently inherited my fathers 1958 MG Magnette ZB with a 1500cc engine which I am planning to have professionally overhauled/reconditioned. Thank you for the brilliant video and workmanship.
Hi Alan, that will make a lovely car, good luck with the rebuild.. James
I'm doing the same to mine now..if this guy would like some work let me know ..
Excellent build quality.
Thank you.
Fantastic video
Thanks Jeremy
Thanks for your excellent video. Essential watching as I rebuild my MGB engine. Terrific step by step instruction.
Thanks Andrew I'm pleased you enjoyed it
What a good job........from Australia
Thank you Richard.
MGB: Absolutely superb! I remember restoring my MGB GT 'a million years ago', taking the engine apart and putting it back together again! Your project bought back some fond memories I can tell you. And I take my hat off to you sir: Your attention to detail is second to none - there's a few so called engineers that could take a leaf out of your book and be better for it. Respect is absolutely due. Looking forward to watching your other videos. Nice one! 👏🏾👏🏾👍👍
Thank you for the nice comments, I'm really pleased you enjoyed our video. There are still some good engine reconditioners out there, and some not so good. Lol. Thanks again
So is this engine from the video of the last MGB GT post-running in/oil change that I've just watched? BTW If I'm ever in the fortunate position to have an engine worked on, you're the man to call. Very thorough and accurate work.
MGB
Yes John this is the engine, people commented that it would be nice to see it running so we filmed it with the owners permission.. if you need anything just give me a call.. thanks for watching
Great video! First time I've seen the whole process from start to finish (warts and all). I've subscribed...👍
Thanks Andrew I'm pleased you've enjoyed my video and thanks for subscribing.
What a labour of love and so informative...It just need a post script of it installed and running and the car being driven!!
Hi Jeremy, thank you.. there is a video of it installed in the car and running
th-cam.com/video/0EloopjyvJ0/w-d-xo.html
That's the link
@@graceenginedevelopments Thanks… Found it. A really nice example. Very impressed with the use of thermal imaging too. Pity you’re not my neck of the woods for my MGB!!
Although I commented already it is good to see the care that you put in. Don’t get too discouraged by subscriber numbers, it happens to a lot of creators. Suddenly viewer numbers explode.
Thank you.. I can't wait for it to explode.. I like making them but see other channels take of quick and I can't work out why
@@graceenginedevelopments, a lot of younger people have never even seen inside an engine. I must admit my last car was remapped and the engine had never been apart. Your work is far more meticulous than most on here, I am sure you’ll get a lot of work as your channel is discovered.
@@g0fvt thank you, we do try to do it right.. thanks for the comments
Great video - looking forward to my MGB engine having the same mods done!
I'll chase the body shop in the morning for you
MGB great video, really impressed with attention to detail. I need exactly the same for my chrome bumper, so will be in touch shortly.
Thanks Karl, look forward to hearing from you
Thank you 🙏
Your welcome..
Great to see someone still working like this. There is going to be a huge shortage of skilled people soon. Worked in engineering all my life. Just bought an Mgb Gt. Will be referring to this video as we go along. Like and Subscribe. Absolutely. Great work. Keep it going.
Hi Michael unfortunately I think you're right, although my son Sam is 23 and loves engine building and is getting quite handy machining too..
Thanks for the kind comments.
James
@@graceenginedevelopments 25 here and US based I strip mazda Miata’s to complete tub and rebuild & also have an old rangie classic.
Just picked up 2 MGBs and will be referring back here as well! Love bringing old classics back to life & enjoying teaching others! Thanks for the video and your skill
@@riverbedoverland you sound very busy also.. thanks for the comments.
thank you so much
Terrific attention to details……I want this guy to reboot my B engine
Thanks William, I can do it for you.
MGB hope next full build is mine, great informative video.
Will be.. x
This is golden content. I loved every minute of it, thank you very much! MGB
Thank you, your welcome
@@graceenginedevelopments watching it again. I just can't get enough. Wishing I could have that sweet engine in my B.
MGB: very interesting and helpful, James. We're currently restoring a low mileage Mk1 MGB GT (California car).
Hi David, thank you.. good luck with the restoration.. if you need any help just message me.
MGB excellent vid, excellent work. Great integrity shown at every step. Thanks for making this!
Thank you.. your welcome.. I'm making another full video on a Toyota 2jz video at the moment
A1 video & an A1 Engine reconditioner.. 👍
Thank you Douglas.. 🙂
First time viewer! Great video thanks. And an EXTRA THUMBS UP for the neat and tidy shop. Love that! Thanks for sharing. From the colonies but born in Essex.
Thank you very much.. keep watching for an update on the new workshop.
Great video mgb engine rebuild, quality rebuild
Thank you
MGB quality workmanship 👍🏻
Thanks mate x
Just to say that you are an inspiration to many of us, I wish I could work with you for a couple of years so I could learn in real time the beauty of this trade.God bless you . Paulo Caldeira- Portugal 🇵🇹
Thank you very much Paulo.
Are modern engines that different? I ask in all ignorance. An astonishing amount of precision work. WELL DONE !
Only in some of the technology and clearances. But the main components are the same
Love watching people who are masters at their craft.
Thanks Alan.
MGB
Great video with excellent detail 👍 really good to see the work required to build a reliable engine, fab effort 👍
Thank you.
Brilliant presentation and absolutely fascinating to watch! I did a couple of partial engine rebuilds in my youth (Vauxhall Viva HB and Series 3 Landrover) with the help of my Dad and also watched him completely rebuild an Opel Rekord engine and gearbox. He was an aircraft fitter and toolmaker by trade and now all he taught me (that largely went in one ear and out of the other at the time!) is starting to make sense. Particularly great to see all the milling and grinding etc. which my Dad would do in his lunch break in work, so I never got to see that bit as it actually happened.
Thanks Ian, I expect your dad loved working with you, it's a special thing watching your child pick up your skills and then see them use them.
@@graceenginedevelopments Yep, although I didn't follow him into the engineering trade, I learnt an awful lot about diagnostics and problem solving from him. I used this throughout my career in Chemical/Pharmaceutical Manufacture and still use today now that I am retired - it's almost like second nature!
@@MrIanmmackay that's really good, he would be proud I bet
Excellent quality workmanship on this build
Thanks Eric