Project MGB: Engine Strip Down - First Assessment

[@gregmooradian3711]

Great video. Most bodyshops would run from that shell. I had three GTs from the New York area.The first two needed sills and such the mechanic, a chap from England, talked me out of restoring them. The third was in much better shape. You're definitely a dedicated individual and the MG fans overthere are blessed to have you. Lovely family by the way. Enjoy!

[@chrisowen738]

I really enjoyed that. You are so clear the way you explain things. You are so good at it.

[@ThreeCoos]

Great video Tim, looking forward to more of the same.

[@philipbellew9645]

A very comprtehensive and clear video. Loved the little asides based on your experiences and what to look out for. No issues on the length of this video. It also goes to explain to customers why things take so long to do throughly and properly.

[@ClassicMGB]

This is great Tim - wondered what the inside of a B-series looked like!

[@paulrandles5249]

An excellent presentation, I watched a video of a Royal Institution lecture yesterday and this was far more clearly presented and informative than that.

[@MrSportster12]

Great video and good to see youngsters getting involved. My son would love to have access to something like this.

[@chris-molloy]

Excellent video. Well filmed and technically very interesting. Nice one Tim !

[@petersummers343]

Excellent video with just the right balance of technical expertise. Quite a long video, but one that draws you in. Thank you and well done Tim

[@micheltebraake7915]

I have not seen such a pitted exhaust valve in my car mechanic career, nice example. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@CambrianClassicsLtd]

@@micheltebraake7915 yes it is really bad! The others are not very good either. I'm guessing cheap valves and very rich mixture is to blame 🤔

[@worldofrandometry6912]

A nice comprehensive teardown.

[@conormcsorley5912]

Brilliant detail & thorough knowledge, looking forward to the bodywork video

[@barrydavies998]

Thanks Tim and Clair along with tiny assistant... another informative video and an insight to what a rebuild entails ... Looking forward to the next installment ... All the best and keep warm ... gonna be a cold one

[@stratpod]

Nice to have a long video Tim. Great to see you passing your skills to the next generation 😊

[@CauliflowerMcPugg]

Great video and very interesting. "The cylinder of concern" sounds good enough for a T-shirt 😁

[@lawrence5117]

A very informative and well explained video. Thanks Tim.

[@chrisfrob]

Great video Tim. That was very watchable and very informative. So well filmed and presented.

[@ianhighley-zo3es]

Great enjoyable video. Looking forward to the bodywork.

[@mikeakhurst1855]

Great video guys. Would be nice to know what the stuck cam follower was like once removed. 😊

[@roseybut]

Thanks Tim. Really enjoyed that, Very interesting.

[@robmidwales8513]

Thanks for this interesting project, Keep warm!

[@theclappedoutdairy-man3507]

Nice informative video. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@CambrianClassicsLtd]

@@theclappedoutdairy-man3507 thanks 😊

[@zachminto7220]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@mrcogginsgarage7062]

Nice to see you back Tim ,all in all not too bad a block to start with ,look forward to the next part. Maybe Claire will get her hands dirty ?..

[@hondamonkeyboy]

I enjoyed watching that. Thank you.

[@lesklower7281]

I do like engines been pulled apart well you didn't to much engine dismantling and there were mainly two issues with this engine and both were discovered why and l could easily watch you working on anr engine for hours extremely informative and interesting l have watched other you tube channels that totally pull a extremely damaged engine apart mainly Kia and Hyundai engines that have exploded but l was watching a video were tge engine had been totally neglected with oil in the coolant and coolant in the oil it was a mess but believe or not the presenter repaired the engine and put it back together and it ran well after all it was a Toyota 22R engine an extremely reliable engine and l have a 22R engine in my 1997 Hilux

[@paulpobsanderson6219]

Fabulous guys 👌🏻

[@EVguru]

I'm a big fan of the BRM (Brush Research Manufacturing) Flex-hones. I've recovered some pretty sorry looking bores with them. Massively better than the 'egg beater'' glaze busters. I like to machine a slight counterbore on stud holes, so there's no possibility of the thread pulling up. The Moto Morini engines I'm usually working on are done like this from the factory. A vapour blaster is one of the best ways of cleaning valves. I converted one of my blast cabinets with a 'dirty water' pump.

[@D3Sshooter]

I would the seats re-grinded... and if they are not hardened for modern fuels , just replace them.

[@jefflemon7382]

Not a fan of using the gasket scraper to help get the head off. I like to use wood for and window shims. Helps raise the head as you wiggle it with zero risk of scoring the head or block

[@CambrianClassicsLtd]

@@jefflemon7382 yes not the best practice! But we were gentle. Definitely not prying with it.

[@EVguru]

You should not run without a thermostat. The restriction it creates is important in making sure there is sufficient pressure at the water pump inlet to prevent cavitation introducing bubbles into the coolant. Bubbles in the coolant will reduce its ability to carry heat, which can itself lead to overheating. Even worse, you can sometimes drop the coolant temperature, whilst increasing the actual engine temperature, which can lead to dropped seats/valves, or de-tensioned rings. Race practice does sometime mean not using a thermostat, but a plate with a 19mm hole should be used in its place. If you're stuck with a faulty thermostat and no replacement, remove the capsule and use the remains as a restrictor.

[@CambrianClassicsLtd]

@@EVguru yep. Totally agree. 👍

[@TheRumpledinkieVintageWorkshop]

Hope you quizzed Claire later to check that she was paying attention. 😊

[@BillRausch-y1x]

I'm thinking that like myself, anyone interested in watching a restoration doesn't need to have the basics of engine dynamics explained. Let's stick to the important things you might know that others may not. Hidden features or issues to pay attention to. Not how cams and valves work.