Classic Mini Cylinder Head Overhaul Tips And Tricks - Part 1

[@barrysheehan3711]

Could you do a video in ignition timing and carbs and the benefit of modern distributor or programmable distributor

[@HREIRL]

Most defiantly Barry I will add it to the list

[@retromechanic2238]

Love the "chuck" method for removing studs - great tip! I have been doing the "2 nut" method for years 😀

[@kenoconnell7890]

These mechanical directions are fantastic. Especially on A type BMC engines.

[@aussiebloke609]

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.

[@HREIRL]

exactly that friend. Stages = markiteering wankoligy

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

I like your style, it's relaxed and informative

[@HREIRL]

Thanks Malcolm Glad you enjoyed 👍👍

[@MiniMattTV]

Excellent detail as always, looking forward to the next one

[@HREIRL]

Thanks Matt 👍

[@748rum]

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.

[@HREIRL]

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

[@748rum]

@@HREIRL certainly a great philosophy. Thanks for taking the time out to share the knowledge.

[@milanbauer4226]

I love your explanation. I am waiting for the putting the guides

[@HREIRL]

No problem Milan its on its way watch this space 👍

[@andrewatkins3219]

Hope you had a good break Paul! Really interesting topic, can’t wait for part two, 🚗💨

[@HREIRL]

It was lovely Andrew need a good head clear out hahaha

[@MrTatraneznabratra]

Yes, more stuff like that...

[@LoneStarMini]

absolutely love the drill press technique for removing the springs.. thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the follow-on update...

[@HREIRL]

no problem Lone star just a simple trick I worked out years ago and glad to pass it on. 👍👍

[@patrickcallaghan1714]

Great video Paul, can't wait for part 2 !!!!

[@iandevlin6824]

Top notch as always 👌🏻 👏

[@HREIRL]

Thanks Ian

[@tonycamplin8607]

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.

[@HREIRL]

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

[@rhysdigby-gu9ql]

fabricobbled........love it mate..

[@HREIRL]

I am a consummate fabricobbler, need a thing make a thing move on 👍

[@willgrime]

Great video Paul: lots of useful practical advice as always. Love the thought that goes into your engine work Cheers, Will

[@HREIRL]

Thanks Will glad you enjoyed

[@trevorgetty5788]

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. 👍

[@HREIRL]

No problem Trevor and yes much need hahaha all work and no play makes johnny a very dull boy 👍👍

[@peterroshouse]

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

[@HREIRL]

Thanks Ron, ouch that sounds like it ended up being quite the job :(

[@URBANBACKSTREETGARAGE]

😉 welcome back

[@HREIRL]

Thanks Buddy 👍

[@URBANBACKSTREETGARAGE]

@@HREIRL no problamo

[@seankearney6915]

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.

[@HREIRL]

Good to know Sean, we are currently releasing some cylinder head videos hope you find them interesting 👍

[@seankearney6915]

@@HREIRL yes I have watched them and posted a link to the first one on the Morris Minor owners forum.

[@HREIRL]

@@seankearney6915 Thank you Sean, very much appreciated

[@scottvincent7666]

1:00 minute in and I give a thumbs up! Stage 1,2,3 bullshit!

[@HREIRL]

Thanks Scott, Gland we see eye to eye 👍👍

[@minidoido1]

Welcome back Paul. Very informative video as always. Can't wait for part 2.

[@tobymiddleton6763]

Another fabulous educational series! Thanks HRE 😃

[@HREIRL]

Most welcome Toby

[@michalchlup6758]

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?

[@HREIRL]

Good point Michal and well worth doing 👍👍

[@rajbhogal6304]

👍

[@ciatangallaghe2485]

Well!!

[@franciscomelendez3894]

Great Video again Paul! Did you finish the gearbox? Would much appreciat a leson on the primar drive.

[@deetesmin]

Where have you gone min? Haven't seen you for ages

[@troypowell1671]

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.

[@paulrobinson3528]

2nd lol

[@HREIRL]

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[@paulrobinson3528]

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