Thank you for giving back to fellow like-minded vintage racers. Greatly appreciated.
@allthingsvintageracing86562 жыл бұрын
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….
@AndysMGAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Subscribed my friend !
@allthingsvintageracing86562 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@jacquikowalewsky76912 жыл бұрын
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.
@allthingsvintageracing86562 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
This will be great, Steve. Can't wait to watch along!
@allthingsvintageracing8656 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tommy…
@johnegan40562 жыл бұрын
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
@allthingsvintageracing86562 жыл бұрын
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.
@MikeAarset2 жыл бұрын
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.
@allthingsvintageracing86562 жыл бұрын
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!
@mundanestuff2 жыл бұрын
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.
@allthingsvintageracing86562 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do…
@peteporpora1630 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching… I’ll be adding new videos soon…
@mgbgtguy Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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…
@smorgasblogg12 жыл бұрын
Subscribed! Please give us some detailed info on gearbox stuff is a later episode (ribcase). Thanks!
@allthingsvintageracing86562 жыл бұрын
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
@smorgasblogg12 жыл бұрын
Sounds great, thanks!
@josephlineberger4432 жыл бұрын
Do you know Mike Miller from Wahalla, SC? He as built numeros BMC “A” race Motors for many years.
@allthingsvintageracing86562 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
The bonnet on the land speed car you have in the other area. What is it and were can I get one.
@allthingsvintageracing8656 Жыл бұрын
It’s a speedwell monza bonnet. Call Tom Colby at speedwell. www.speedwellengineering.com/fiberglass/