Must WATCH for Spridget owners and drivers

[@tomcole9737]

Thank you for giving back to fellow like-minded vintage racers. Greatly appreciated.

[@allthingsvintageracing8656]

Glad you’re here. I’ve had many awesome mentors …. And making these videos helps me keep their memories and knowledge base alive. Thanks for the comments! Cheers….

[@AndysMGAdventures]

Subscribed my friend !

[@allthingsvintageracing8656]

Thanks!!

[@jacquikowalewsky7691]

I was an engineering apprentice at longbridge in the mid 1970s, the sleeves were put into blocks that were oversize after machining. They were considered better than the “standard” blocks. Looking forward to seeing what you do and comparing to what we did here in England back in the day.

[@allthingsvintageracing8656]

Thanks for the info! That’s pretty interesting that they were considered better. I suspect the sleeves had better longevity and tolerances than the actual bores did. The only reason I don’t pick those first on my builds is because it requires more work. Generally, we overbore, and when we do, the sleeves become so thin that we have to remove them and re sleeve the block. I’ve done several engines like that, and they are great, but it just adds more work and cost. Thanks for your insight…really appreciated. Cheers!

[@1straightcut]

What a great series, Steve! Please keep us updated on your land speed race car! I've always wanted to attend the Speed Week at Bonneville :-)

[@trixie7824]

This will be great, Steve. Can't wait to watch along!

[@allthingsvintageracing8656]

Thanks Tommy…

[@johnegan4056]

Look forward to watching your videos When you revealed that XSP engine I thought "that should be with the two prototype cars" and then I realised they were ! Brilliant that you have it

[@allthingsvintageracing8656]

Thanks! I’m truly honored to be working on these historic cars, and to be able to crack open an actual untouched XSP engine is exciting for me. I’ve been putting it off because I wanted to share everything….so now that I’ve got this channel up and running….I’ll get to it pretty soon. Cheers…and thanks for your interaction.

[@MikeAarset]

Oh My! Glad I ran across this channel :). I don't vintage race but own a Sprite MK1. It has a 948 but I got a hold of another 948 that was bored out 60 over and someone did some grinding on the crank and it has a extra support on the center main cap. It has low mileage and I checked all the clearances and I have a 12G295 I refreshed myself. Can't wait soak up more knowledge on these A series engines.

[@allthingsvintageracing8656]

Glad you’re Here! More on the way….and I’m sure you have some things to add to the conversation too since you’ve rebuilt your own engines. We can all learn from each other. Thanks again…and Cheers!

[@mundanestuff]

Keep doing the videos! Can't wait to see these built up, and the original race engine torn down, so much information to absorb, like drinking from a firehose.

[@allthingsvintageracing8656]

Thanks! Will do…

[@peteporpora1630]

Just found your channel. Don't currently have a Spridget but had about 4 during my high school / college years. Possibly looking to build another in the future.

[@allthingsvintageracing8656]

Thanks for watching… I’ll be adding new videos soon…

[@mgbgtguy]

I recently purchased an old H-prod Bugeye (logbook showing raced from 73’-98’). I’ve autocrossed an MGB but looking to move into either vintage or club racing and need to learn more about how to put it together to be legal and ( hopefully ) somewhat competitive.

[@allthingsvintageracing8656]

Hi…. My advice is to find your nearest vintage racing club, and then go to their website as a start. They will have rules for your car, but most clubs follow the 1972 SCCA rules. And MGB would be an E-Production class car, an bugeye will either be a H production or an F production car, depending on the engine. If you go to my sister website, you can find links to most of the vintage racing clubs in the US. AllThingsVintageRacing.com Hope this helps! Cheers…

[@smorgasblogg1]

Subscribed! Please give us some detailed info on gearbox stuff is a later episode (ribcase). Thanks!

[@allthingsvintageracing8656]

Hi…yes…I will absolutely give a bunch of detail on the gearbox build. I’ve got some very helpful tips that hopefully will keep people from struggling to rebuild these … the way I had to struggle when I first started doing it. Stay tuned…. Cheers

[@smorgasblogg1]

Sounds great, thanks!

[@josephlineberger443]

Do you know Mike Miller from Wahalla, SC? He as built numeros BMC “A” race Motors for many years.

[@allthingsvintageracing8656]

Hi there… I do not know Mike. Lots of great engine builders out there…and there’s always more to learn….which is what this channel is about. Thanks for being here….Cheers….

[@anthonymartins3499]

The bonnet on the land speed car you have in the other area. What is it and were can I get one.

[@allthingsvintageracing8656]

It’s a speedwell monza bonnet. Call Tom Colby at speedwell. www.speedwellengineering.com/fiberglass/