Hillman imp lightened flywheel process

do it yourself all you need is access to a lathe

[@doraexplora9046]

This is the best example of how to lighten a cast iron road going flywheel I've ever seen. Anyone can buy a light flywheel, which is often overkill and undesirable for a road car anyway. This mod makes a massive difference to drivability and just the 'fun factor'.

[@tonyrees1247]

I recently discovered your channel and have enjoyed your Imp videos greatly. It's fifty years since I was messing with Imps and at the time I had access to a well equipped machine shop, but not the knowledge to exploit it properly. It was still great fun, but if only KZbin had existed then!

[@thehillmanator]

Thanks,glad you enjoyed

[@stevecmason-rs6vf]

I'm bery much a hands on engineer and spanner twiddler. Just love your videos informative and to the point, it's great that you give up your time in a busy day to do these!

[@thehillmanator]

Thanks, i actually quite enjoy doing the videos, it’s amazed me how many people have an interest in these little cars !

[@pimlo1959]

Wow! Andy, you have the maturity, confidence and knowledge of someone who's being this stuff for many more decades than is believable. Either that or you look fanastic for your age😂. Respect

[@thehillmanator]

very kind thank you, i was lucky to be able do a full Ingersol/dresser-rand engineering apprenticeship in there own training school, sadly closed when John major put the sanctions on iraq and the oil / gas pumping job moved elsewhere.

[@pimlo1959]

Well thank goodness theres younger guys like you, not only filling the engineering skills shortage but pushing the boundaries of a fantastic little engine that was always underdeveloped and wrongly maligned as a result.

[@chrisjohnson4165]

I like the medium heavy Tonya Harding for knocking some sense into it.

[@wendellfugate4225]

Brillant. A super thing to have.

[@thehillmanator]

thanks

[@keirongale1246]

Hi, nice job but i was told not to use gloves while using lathes etc when i did my apprenticeship.

[@georgerobartes2008]

Thin polymer gloves are o.k. as they will tear if caught up , leather or cloth workshop types a definite no no .

[@Graham_Langley]

Fitted a Chrysler Comps lightened flywheel when I rebuilt an engine for my '66 Super and it made a noticeable difference to the pick-up. Like a lot of CC stuff it was cheaper than the standard item and it could all be bought through the main dealers.

[@daleolson3506]

Take the ring gear in 1/2 also

[@AA-69]

Try finding an old machinist in Pakistan with 10 fingers !?!?!?

[@thehillmanator]

and toes ! i wonder if they make steel toe cap flip flops 🤣

[@havenview]

Skillful use of your mitsies with that little knocking stick 👍 You not got a mag base and adjustable arm for your camera? That might get your shots where you can see the face of the dial gauge

[@thehillmanator]

Noted thank steve, hope your all well andy

[@anthonybond9577]

Enjoying your channel, but you go on about safety then don't wear safety glasses on the kathe🤔

[@thehillmanator]

Fair play,you got me there !