Mate, you're absolutely right about the "stage" idea of modification being meaningless other than as an arbitrary pricing structure. Not only doesn't it really tell you anything, but every shop's idea of what constitutes a "stage" isn't consistent either. Handy if you like to buy your mods out of a catalogue...but I prefer to discuss the mods I require and work out the pricing with the boss on a bespoke basis, rather than giving the shop a dollar amount and finding out how much work that'll buy me.
I love that you make and use tools out of scrap and logic to do the work when the single use tools fail. I’m just about to strip and build a head so have made a similar attachment for the drill press so you just saved me $50 on a valve compression tool!! Awesome video as always.
Ahh delighted to Hear that Simon, My grandfather always taught me that necessity was the mother of invention. It has taught me to always stop and think is there an other way out of something
I have a 1275 A+ being bored 30 over with 1.5 roller rockers and a EVOLUTION002 CAMSHAFT from mini spares and wanted to know what would be good double valve springs i should use with it.
Great video. Just isn't one of the things, that are good to check, to verify head thickness? If it was not resurfaced before, so in the future we won't be in dead end if such action would be required?
Just wanted to say yes its great to see the detailed engine stuff. The gearbox stuff is still interesting, but as a Morris Minor owner all the engine, ignition and carb stuff is excellent information. A lot of Morris Minor owners either have a full 1275 engine (albeit the MG Midget or even the Morris Marina block with the oil filter on the block) and some the 1275 head on a 1098 block.
Another quality video. I like the drill press technique, I ended up making a little bracket thing that would compress two of the springs at a time while tightening a nut on the rocker studs. Funny story, first time I worked on a Mini, I wanted to replace the valve seals to stop the blue smoke and tried to use the process I'd used before on my old Dodge V8. Put compressed air into the cylinder to hold the valve in place and compress the spring to remove the collets. I wasn't looking that close on the design and found the hard way this doesn't work and I blew the head gasket. Oh well, it's not that big of a job. Thanks again
Looking at this video I was amazed to see how much A series cylinder heads had improved. Back in my racing days, the very early 1960s, those chambers would only have been seen on a top racer. A very informative basic video, looking forward to the rest of the series.
Could you do a video in ignition timing and carbs and the benefit of modern distributor or programmable distributor
Most defiantly Barry I will add it to the list
1:00 minute in and I give a thumbs up! Stage 1,2,3 bullshit!
Thanks Scott, Gland we see eye to eye 👍👍
These mechanical directions are fantastic. Especially on A type BMC engines.
Mate, you're absolutely right about the "stage" idea of modification being meaningless other than as an arbitrary pricing structure. Not only doesn't it really tell you anything, but every shop's idea of what constitutes a "stage" isn't consistent either. Handy if you like to buy your mods out of a catalogue...but I prefer to discuss the mods I require and work out the pricing with the boss on a bespoke basis, rather than giving the shop a dollar amount and finding out how much work that'll buy me.
exactly that friend. Stages = markiteering wankoligy
I love your explanation. I am waiting for the putting the guides
No problem Milan its on its way watch this space 👍
Excellent detail as always, looking forward to the next one
Thanks Matt 👍
Hope you had a good break Paul! Really interesting topic, can’t wait for part two, 🚗💨
It was lovely Andrew need a good head clear out hahaha
I like your style, it's relaxed and informative
Thanks Malcolm Glad you enjoyed 👍👍
Love the "chuck" method for removing studs - great tip! I have been doing the "2 nut" method for years 😀
I love that you make and use tools out of scrap and logic to do the work when the single use tools fail. I’m just about to strip and build a head so have made a similar attachment for the drill press so you just saved me $50 on a valve compression tool!! Awesome video as always.
Ahh delighted to Hear that Simon, My grandfather always taught me that necessity was the mother of invention. It has taught me to always stop and think is there an other way out of something
@@HREIRL certainly a great philosophy. Thanks for taking the time out to share the knowledge.
I have a 1275 A+ being bored 30 over with 1.5 roller rockers and a EVOLUTION002
CAMSHAFT from mini spares and wanted to know what would be good double valve springs i should use with it.
Great video Paul, can't wait for part 2 !!!!
Great video. Just isn't one of the things, that are good to check, to verify head thickness? If it was not resurfaced before, so in the future we won't be in dead end if such action would be required?
Good point Michal and well worth doing 👍👍
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Yes, more stuff like that...
Where have you gone min? Haven't seen you for ages
Great video Paul: lots of useful practical advice as always. Love the thought that goes into your engine work
Cheers, Will
Thanks Will glad you enjoyed
absolutely love the drill press technique for removing the springs.. thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the follow-on update...
no problem Lone star just a simple trick I worked out years ago and glad to pass it on. 👍👍
Top notch as always 👌🏻 👏
Thanks Ian
😉 welcome back
Thanks Buddy 👍
@@HREIRL no problamo
Well!!
fabricobbled........love it mate..
I am a consummate fabricobbler, need a thing make a thing move on 👍
Glad you had a nice break. Great to see you back and love this topic. Would love to see a series on this topic. Keep up the great work. 👍
No problem Trevor and yes much need hahaha all work and no play makes johnny a very dull boy 👍👍
Great Video again Paul!
Did you finish the gearbox?
Would much appreciat a leson on the primar drive.
Welcome back Paul. Very informative video as always. Can't wait for part 2.
Just wanted to say yes its great to see the detailed engine stuff. The gearbox stuff is still interesting, but as a Morris Minor owner all the engine, ignition and carb stuff is excellent information. A lot of Morris Minor owners either have a full 1275 engine (albeit the MG Midget or even the Morris Marina block with the oil filter on the block) and some the 1275 head on a 1098 block.
Good to know Sean, we are currently releasing some cylinder head videos hope you find them interesting 👍
@@HREIRL yes I have watched them and posted a link to the first one on the Morris Minor owners forum.
@@seankearney6915 Thank you Sean, very much appreciated
Another quality video. I like the drill press technique, I ended up making a little bracket thing that would compress two of the springs at a time while tightening a nut on the rocker studs. Funny story, first time I worked on a Mini, I wanted to replace the valve seals to stop the blue smoke and tried to use the process I'd used before on my old Dodge V8. Put compressed air into the cylinder to hold the valve in place and compress the spring to remove the collets. I wasn't looking that close on the design and found the hard way this doesn't work and I blew the head gasket. Oh well, it's not that big of a job. Thanks again
Thanks Ron, ouch that sounds like it ended up being quite the job :(
2nd lol
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@@HREIRL HRE T Shirt 👕 is wearing ok 👍
Looking at this video I was amazed to see how much A series cylinder heads had improved. Back in my racing days, the very early 1960s, those chambers would only have been seen on a top racer. A very informative basic video, looking forward to the rest of the series.
Thanks Tony, ya stuff has realy moved on over the years, isnt it great that we see moderen tec being brought over in to this old iron
Another fabulous educational series! Thanks HRE 😃
Most welcome Toby