Dragging a 1971 MGB out of the Woods after 20years! Will it Run? Part 2

Time to jump back in! Can we get this little MGB to pop off for the first time in forever! Hope you all enjoy! Thank you again for the love and support! What a blast this is so far!
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[@aarongrabowski5620]

I would love to watch ya do a full rebuild!!!

[@porthose2002]

Yep, an engine rebuild would be very interesting. I don't know that there is much to save in the rest of the vehicle though. Maybe the transmission?

[@lsswappedcessna]

@@porthose2002 Might be able to fix it if he knows how to fabricate stuff. Would need a lot of cutting and welding, but definitely not impossible. Or he could find an MGB that's in better shape but the engine's blown up and put this engine in it!

[@lightningboltschannel525]

@@lsswappedcessna or the other red (parts) one

[@yvessasseville3778]

I love seeing old cars coming out their resting place and coming back to life. A+

[@thornycajunrest8708]

Yes please, an engine strip down and rebuild would be great to see.

[@danielcurcio8345]

Full rebuild. Cool the old MG coming back from the dead.

[@diemaschine2287]

Wouldn’t be a budget build. But of course this channel really is a no budget build channels biased on the cars they have. I owned a 72 MGB GT and let me tell you finding parts was a nightmare. Even reproduced ones. Those cars are weekend drivers. As in you drive it one weekend and spend the rest of the week fixing stuff so you can drive it the next weekend.

[@becomemoremills9783]

Rebuild what you can for us. Move the rest out Keep up the good work

[@jimk990]

It would be fun to watch you rebuild that engine. Love how you’re not afraid of any car, any problem, any fix.

[@brendal5175]

Rebuild!?! Personally I would prefer you do a full restoration of this MGB

[@jerrodbrown3319]

Rebuild would be awesome, I love watching all of these MGs being brought back to life!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Glad you’re enjoying! 🙂

[@skipstein744]

Great project, bring the MG back to life! Worth it.

[@4090Ti-ler]

As a MGB owner myself, I would love to see a full engine rebuild

[@marksaul3684]

Nice seeing you and your dad have a chuckle about the near start rewarding with the fire. Enjoying the content.

[@kellybreen5526]

Sheet metal for English cars - particularly MG's - is very reasonable and there are tons of parts around. Even in Canada you can usually find a decent fender or wing for $125.00. Usually it is only the bottom that is rotten and repair pieces are less than $50.00 new. If the tunnel and rear bulkhead are intact it is not beyond a DIY person to replace the castles, repair the bulkhead and replace the sills.

[@gpintpa001]

Yes, go for the rebuild! All parts are available. Even a brand new body shell from the U.K.!

[@ryanchase9746]

How much are the Bodyshells going for these days?

[@howard81]

@@ryanchase9746 £12,000

[@aldoovercomer5473]

These older cars where positive ground and it looks like it was converted. Good to see.

[@phillipleeds296]

Enjoy your enthusiasm. Very entertaining. Worth saving the engine for something, but that body is returning to the earth it came from.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Glad you’re enjoying 😊 that’s the plan!

[@GeorgesMiniatureCars]

I think the car would make some cool yard art. 🤔

[@BudgetBuildz]

George McEwan I have lots of yard art 😅

[@edwilko8819]

@@GeorgesMiniatureCars nah weigh in whats left for scap put cash towards the build.

[@edwilko8819]

@@BudgetBuildz u can get every pannel and frame part u need easy in the uk but costs would be x5 more than a good one costs to buy

[@suzipicosecond3386]

I'd love to watch the rebuild. It was great to watch you pop off the MG. Love those little cars.

Well, you've started her up. Congratulations! 😊

[@mattFNpratt]

Videos are getting better! I l know from experience its tough at first to make a good video so keep it up! Need some inspiration for my Porsche build cant wait for another vid on that.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you! 😊 Absolutely, we’ve been on it all weekend! Will have a video up asap!

[@mattFNpratt]

@@BudgetBuildz awesome good to hear

[@bobcannon5217]

Agreed! It takes time, but keep up the good work. I'd like to see a rebuild on one of these!

[@StevesMachines]

Agree with you on that one, I'm new to the filming of my rebuilds, working and camera is difficult. Just checked out your channel and Subbed. 👍

[@thebigshu3177]

Yes full rebuild on the little MG!!!

[@anthonylawrence8909]

Wow! I had one of these 50 years ago. I would love to see you get the engine running and actually drive it around a little before the subframe disintegrates.

[@B737realpilot]

It’s up to you if you want to do a full rebuild, I’ll watch it if you do 👍

[@aaronpilon1]

My first project car was a 70 MGB. Got it running, did the floor boards, painted it in the garage, rebuilt carbs ... electric was a rats nest :) Eventually sold it, but that car was fun! Great video, I love how you guys rebuild old stuff, and get your hands dirty! Totally love the 912 videos! Keep those coming!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Awesome! Glad you’re enjoying 😊 We definitely will!

[@williamholmes9195]

Always loved they way the MGB and Triumph TR7 looked. Love from Central SC.

[@lewisstallings5485]

Would love to see a full rebuild on the motor!👍

[@robertg3070]

Yes I wanna see you pull it and rebuild it

[@barryevans3345]

Yeah would love to see the full rebuild. I'm really loving seeing the mgs in the USA getting some love.

[@wb6162]

Mother Nature was so happy this god damn oil burning MG was parked for good and then you guys came along! :)

[@phillipneale6422]

Used to have an MGBGT in the 80s. Love to see the engine rebuilt. Go for it !

[@allpointsorganized]

I have a '79 B that is as reliable as a modern car. She's fully restored, love MGB's! Great show ya got there. 👏

[@allpointsorganized]

Rebuild the carbs, then she'll run.

[@StevesMachines]

I'm enjoying your work, these "will it start" episodes are a great inspiration, I am about to try and start an old Reliant Regal engine that has been sat for 36 years as part of my own rebuild.

[@brianandrews7099]

MG engines are pretty tough! If only the bodies help up as well! Best tractor engine ever installed in a sports car! I thought that was a snake skin until I realized that was the sad remains of the fan belt! Keep saving those MGs!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Haha Yeap 😊 You’re right about that! Will do!

[@stephensimpson5283]

Damn straight! Pull it out and rebuild. Love to watch it.

[@lib556]

Yes. A pre-74, chrome bumpered, wire-wheeled MGB. Some good potential there.

[@tony_sheppard165]

full rebuild would be awesome, it be nice to see what seems like an impossible recovery MGB to be restored in running condition. Definitely alot of rust fixing though

[@CookedLight]

Great to see Americans having fun with an MG 👍🏻

[@Tyou57]

Yes I would definitely watch a complete rebuild on the motor plus good idea

[@arlandisa]

Well done!! This is alive!! Saludos desde Alicante-Spain (España)

[@keithamberred6042]

Yessss. Would live to see the tear down and rebuild of the engine!

[@Mr_Timn_]

Really great video content and presentation! Cool to see the old MG community getting some love here. And yes, a full rebuild series would be awesome! Keep it up!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you! It was great meeting you today!

[@Mr_Timn_]

@@BudgetBuildz Yeah, like wise!

[@diemaschine2287]

Hope parts are eiser to find now than they were in the early 2000’s had a 72 GT and it was hard to find parts and the ones you can find are expensive. Car left me stranded many times but I still miss it.

[@danswartwood4580]

Great job, thank you for your APPRECIATION to your subscribers

[@zimba599]

Hell yeah, rebuild that little beauty!

[@williamisch]

Yes I would love to watch a Full Rebuild I always enjoy watching a Full Rebuild this Engine Does need it :)

[@eddbayes2767]

Rebuild. It deserves another life.

[@markduncan6690]

A " teardown and rebuild! Oh Yes!

[@juandominguez5487]

Thank you for the videos glad to see that it runs ok. The engine rebuild would be cool to see cant wait for the next video

[@aflatminor]

Yep!! A rebuild would be great, Also, The lobes in the dizzy need de rusting or the heel of the points will wear down quickly and eventually the points won't be able to open!!

[@chuckhaynes6458]

General rule for setting contact points....V8 engines .016 4 and 6 cyl. engines .020.

[@KrashGT]

Poor little MG, you deserved better 😥

[@brianreilly4306]

Mike, love where the channel os headed. Totally gone from good videos to really solid build content. The pace and editing are really good. It shows you love what your doing. Keep em coming.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Really glad you’re enjoying 😊 Thank you Brian! I really do!

[@johnnyweber5737]

A complete 1275cc rebuild would be awesome! You guys rock!

[@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL]

I think that they said it's a 1.8 liter, in part one.

[@gayle4804]

Awesome throwback video!

[@briankoundry3401]

It’s a MGB yes I would really enjoy a rebuild on this engine 👍🏻

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

That was awesome! Would love to see it driving!👌😎👍

[@OnkelPHMagee]

As always, fun to watch. :-)

[@BudgetBuildz]

Glad you enjoy! 😊

[@johnwren3976]

Easy restart for old LBCs. I've done MGs, classic Minis, Triumphs, Jags, Healeys out of fields, garages, basements and barns. Some in as little as 20 minutes. Only one was seized from overheating. Started working on them in 68. Worked for an MG dealer. Gap& clean plugs, check valve clearances, clean/adjust points, clean out float bowls, needles & seats and dashpots, add a separate temp gas supply, check oil. When all else failed, we used to use matchbook covers to gap points as they were 0.015" 2,000 grit is too smooth. Used to have point files. File them flat. Dont polish. SUs require the dashpots to function properly as they meter the fuel from the jets. You likely never got a real oil pressure reading, but it sounds okay. Properly tuned & lubed I bet that motor is a decent runner. Do yourself a favor and get a comprehensive manual. Have fun!

[@kd0845]

Full rebuild Mike - sounds like fun!

[@ianmcd7523]

Oh yes!! It would be great to have an engine rebuild on one of these cars ☺

[@marlinezell639]

Yeah definitely a rebuild. I would love to see that. Keep up the good work. You're getting there.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you! 😊

[@phillipwood9833]

Full rebuild, overbore with Dolomite pistons, ported and polished head, 4-2-1 exhaust and weber 45's ... Yup... been there done that. Great engine. Almost bullet proof (Almost !)

[@BudgetBuildz]

That would be a sweet build!

[@danlincoln8987]

Full restore of the entire vehicle would be awesome

[@brianandrews7099]

MG engines are pretty tough! If only the bodies held up as well! Best tractor engine ever installed in a sports car! I’d like to see you do a “budget rebuild” ... clean it up, new rings, seals, bearing but no machine shop involved! I thought that was a snake skin until I realized that was the sad remains of the fan belt! Keep saving those MGs!

[@chrislongbeard]

I've seen bodies in that shape brought back. Not cheap but good B's are getting harder to get.

[@lsswappedcessna]

Would need some fabrication, but it's definitely possible! With how hard to find these cars are becoming (especially in Murica) it may even be worth doing.

[@Bronson1886]

That car deserves a full restoration please restore her.

[@danielfisch655]

Woohoo, great job and thank you for sharing. As Vice Grip Garage says "weight reduction (rust)".

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks! 😊 haha Yeap! 😁

[@danielfisch655]

Budget Buildz 👍🏽👊🏽

[@MirceaD28]

Full rebuilt . The car deserve it . And all original.

[@GeorgesMiniatureCars]

This video was a lot of fun to watch! The k.i.s.s. principal works. I'd love to see this engine live again! 👍🖖

[@BudgetBuildz]

Glad you enjoyed! 🙂

[@robinforrest7680]

Subscribed, but want a full rebuild of the car!! Hell, this is a British classic

[@BudgetBuildz]

We’re glad to have you! 🙂

[@PompeyMatt17]

back in the day I would always sandpaper the points, the contact on the rotor arm and scrape the contacts inside the distributor cap with a small screwdriver...never failed..

[@BudgetBuildz]

That normally does the trick! 🙂

[@leviking4891]

old british engines are brilliant, i had an old morris minor that was sat in a field for 30yrs all the paint had come off but still solid no rot, put new plugs in it fresh fuel a set of new tyres battery and it fired up and went through an MOT lol, even brakes just cleaned up,

[@mattbilton6]

Rebuild that thing! I'm bit biased...as I HAVE a '71 MGB. Not that it makes much of a difference, but i believe if that is a 71 body, the engine might not be....from my research, the 71 had timing marks located at 6 o'clock... those appear to be at a useable angle.... so maybe a late 71, or later engine. Those floors are RUST FREE! Can't see a spec of rust on em! ha... keep up the good work!

[@nigelcharlton-wright1747]

I agree it should be rebuilt. I am more of a Sunbeam Alpine man myself, own a underrated and forgotten Humber Super Snipe which I had to fabricate the bottom of the nearside front wing along with the inner, membrane and outer sill, the top of the offside front wing by the A post and C post by the rear window and cutting off part of the guttering to get the rusty parts. My wife said that they were only small holes. They do grow when you go digging.

[@megajay7065]

I can't believe the challenges you guys take on!!! Rebuild would be great. Take Care ;)

[@keithshaw1575]

Keith from Canada here, would love to see a rebuild on this cool car 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TairnKA]

My oldest brother had a new 1971 MGB, years later I had a 1972 MGB (not fast but fun).

[@BudgetBuildz]

Absolutely 😊

[@ludvigtande1236]

Those were beautiful little cars.

[@swiss86]

1. Yes - Save the engine and do it right. 2. Your videos are pretty decent - I'd look at FIngerprints workshop as another video series for some editing inspiration. 3. Glad you got it going :)

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank for the suggestion, I’ll check them out 🙂

[@Richie90090]

Hi guys, it's lovely to see Americans have the interest in restoring English cars! .. As to your full engine rebuild, I would suggest sort the carbs drain the old oil and fill it with flushing oil and run it a bit.. You may find then on an oil change rebuild not required

[@BudgetBuildz]

Sounds like a plan 🙂

[@Richie90090]

@@BudgetBuildz I would love to come over and join you with your project

[@chriswills9530]

Yes please: Rebuild that motor.

[@patrickhill8748]

Rebuild vid would be great! That body is toast I’d see if you could find a better body and drop the rebuild in. Put in a rebuilt one in my ‘72 b and it was a great learning experience for a high school student. They don’t make them like that anymore. Keep up the great work!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Absolutely! This engine already has a home in the little green fiberglass car 😊 That’s awesome, they sure don’t! Thanks!

[@patrickhill8748]

Budget Buildz Can’t wait to see the green fiberglass car up and running. Looks like a perfect fit for the b motor.

[@ImGdiddy]

Love seeing old abandoned cars finding life after so many years rusting away. By all means save that engine. A rebuild would make good content and provide a base for an MG build.

[@BudgetBuildz]

😊😊

[@geoffburrill9850]

Nice work. It's so good when you get an old engine to run. Re build her.

[@jeffabney7629]

I think that would be cool. I get a kick out of watching you having fun with what you are doing. It's always neat to get an old engine running. It sounds like a good one. Keep it up!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you! 🙂

[@fried-chicken420]

That is absolutely amazing it sounds soooooo nice ❤❤❤

[@shedenvy691]

I would love to see a full rebuild on that motor.

[@bryansantos6796]

Incredible... Amazing Job!!!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you! 😊

[@cratecruncher6687]

I've never seen a valve train so caked in sludge. That engine looks like the oil was never changed ever. Sure I'd love to see you rebuild it but it may be so worn there's nothing left to rebuild. You're doing great. This channel is fun!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying 🙂

[@theogbeardedwonder]

1 5/16 for the crank. It recommended some af 6 point sockets, they will save you a heap of trouble. And duck oil. Plenty of duck oil

[@BudgetBuildz]

Sounds good, thanks Martin!

[@jerryhouck2708]

Positive attitude overcomes a lot of RUST! All it takes "Iz tyme 'n money-honey!" Go for the gold!

[@tkreitler]

I would watch a full rebuild.

[@brianfernandes5480]

do a full rebuild. bring it back to life !

[@assessor1276]

Rebuild it - yah!

[@2981661]

Great video. Living in Ireland, we had a lot of experience with these old BMC A and B series engines so I love watching the re-starts! By the way, from memory the points gap is 16 thou! Keep up the good work.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you! Awesome! 🙂

[@michaelstaley2241]

Yes please rebuild the engine; a lovely iconic car I am enjoying your content.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍🏻

[@tgood1985]

Love your channel, would be great to see a video on adjusting timing or setting points, keep the revivals coming!

[@briandavies1910]

Full rebuild would be great, love these old cars

[@philipnewton7524]

Mike Its just great watching you guys getting cars start up again I remember at the age of 16 I bought a ols austin minie and a old fotd anglia both cars drove in to my ba k garden but would never start up again myuncle worked on them but would not run again I would to had a go at them now to see why they would not run whay you show us all is how to do this just briliant stuff my friend I love your chanel we want more like this please your biggesr fan Phil in the UK

[@Robert_Wolf]

Def to a full rebuild!

[@arthursoutham9046]

An engine rebuild would be great. Parts are readily available and are reasonably cheap. A rebuild would be really worth the effort. You should clean out those SU carbs. They can give loads of trouble if they are not 100%. They are nice and simple to work on.

[@pjs617]

Great old fashioned engineering with a hammer 😂 works every time my friend 👍 rebuild it keep up the good work 🇬🇧 Paul 🙂

[@BudgetBuildz]

Yeap! 😁 Thanks Paul! 😊

[@rocketman6878]

Pull it out ! do a full build ,awesome job you doing .good luck .

[@codyshaver3188]

I love classic cars being saved from their forestry graves

[@BudgetBuildz]

It just eats me up seeing them out there! Gotta gettem all’