Race Engine Build For Our Classic Clubman 1275 GT - Episode Four.

[@MiniMattTV]

That fire extinguisher for getting the oil pressure up before startup is an amazing idea!!

[@HREIRL]

Thanks Matt came to me one day while sitting on the ........ stool in the workshop watching youtube 😉

[@Radfordperson]

Engine earthing strap, never forget this one!

[@HREIRL]

For sure

[@luismeixner2125]

So good to have someone on youtube covering performance mini builds and tuning with the knowledge you have. The on last thing that has been missing in the community. Regards Luis

[@HREIRL]

Thanks Luis I delighted to be able to help and fill the gap :)

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

fantastic work sir - I had never really given the heater hose much thought in the past, however, now ..... Keep up the good work sir

[@HREIRL]

Thanks buddy glad I gave you some food for taught 👍

[@thomasfarrell9482]

I remember thinking perfection is unattainable so don’t waste time. Maybe it’s time I revised that. From the moment I watched the stability and alignment of the engine dropping into the bay, I knew Merlin was working his magic again. The notion of producing a bespoke mount to attach to the hoist just highlights the depth of thought and attention to detail. How easier the installation but who would think of it, let alone produce it? Well, we now know the answer to that and the idea of letting the engine float to facilitate fitting is simply brilliant but perhaps the most impressive was the radiator modification to enhance cooling of the farthest cylinder, an issue known about for years, but to the best of my knowledge, never fully resolved until ...... Compliments again for the quality, clarity and excellent close up shots, speaks volumes. Now I’m sure you all know one of the most common uses of a fire extinguisher is to hold the door open but how many thought of using it to pressure the oil system (be honest). It certainly beats cutting out the ignition and cranking until the oil light goes out. Life is starting to fly as I’m living for the next video. Keep doing it, it’s brilliant.

[@HREIRL]

I think I made that lift hook about 10 years ago I had a pain in my bum trying to get the others working. your very kind :)👍

[@alanthompson5350]

Only just found you on this engine build series. You had me at episode 2 and then we got to split carbs! Ooooo. It's a boy thing.

[@russellnixon9981]

Well explained good production and and no faffing about. Top man.

[@HREIRL]

Thanks Russell Im gland you enjoyed 👍

[@williamowen2203]

Love the smoke haze from the burn-off of the newly built engine.

[@HREIRL]

Its something that never gets old I love the smell in the garage for a few days after

[@tonycamplin8607]

Thanks again. I really like the cooling mod and your lifting attachment, we just used the standard BMC brackets that fitted on the top of the rocker box. By the way we trained our engins to jump in or out when you whistled, try it!!

[@HREIRL]

Thanks Tony the bracket was a bit of a needs must item lol. I must try the whistle trick lol

[@jerrooney8714]

I can only imagine how many times you have take that engine in and out at races and as for the genius use of the fire extinguisher to get oil pressure you put the A-team and McIver to shame Paul. Great video again well done looking forward to the next one.

[@HREIRL]

thanks Jer ya that motor has been out a few times haha. Ya the old fire extinguisher works a treat has everything I want in a neat package thanks for tuning in 👍

[@colinfursman]

Hi I am a retired bricklayer but in my younger years I would do most of the things on the cars I owe most if not all I learned about mechanics came from my father-in-law and his approach was so much like yours everything had to be checked and checked again things had to be clear very clear everything was methodical everything seemed to move at a snails pace but it was not, you are doing high performance work but it is like taking a step backward in time watching you work so addictive love watching your channel

[@HREIRL]

hi Colin thanks for the awesome comment I really enjoyed reading that and I'm honoured you would compare me to someone obviously so knowledgeable

[@CooperSTraveller]

Fantastic job Paul ... great to hear the old girl barking again. Can’t wait to see it out on track again soon.

[@HREIRL]

you and me both Ian fingers crossed things start opening up soon and we can get out on track 👍

[@paulrobinson3528]

22:10 Oh my Paul, you do have a large pair there!!

[@HREIRL]

Hahahah

[@leiagover345]

Have just watched all four videos thanks. I like the way you explain and show how the build progresses. In the past many moon's ago I played around with Mini rebuilds in my garage at home. Is a pity we didn't have these videos around then but did have David Vizards books. Really like watching you videos thanks.

[@granbymotorsport]

Can't wait to get back behind the wheel of this GT! Maybe a future episode?

[@CooperSTraveller]

I’d say that would be a good watch lads 😎

[@HREIRL]

Defiantly Lets make it happen

[@robgrant1540]

What a super series of videos. Thank you for giving good, clear information. I have enjoyed these.

[@tobymiddleton6763]

Facom really need to be sponsoring your channel. I've added that ratchet to my wishlist! Thank you for sharing so much great information. Only thing i might very politely request is that perhaps you could wear a camera for some close ups of what you're looking at? Thanks again. Learning loads 👍

[@HREIRL]

Hi Toby haha if only I love their tool's. Re the camera angles Im totally with you and over the next few videos we have a plan to change things up a bit to bring you guys some better angles and more detailed footage thanks for watching and commenting really appreciate it

[@Hunter-gq9er]

Brilliant video. Thank you for sharing. It takes me back to my days of building minis for rallying. Thank you 👍👍👍 you make an old man happy.

[@HREIRL]

Glad you enjoyed it David thanks for watching 👍

[@paulp96275]

Paul you are one cool guy I would have been running around the workshop shouting and wowing what a beautiful sound I had a tear in my eye ,that sound brought back great memories of great fun days out with my pals playing with minis ,you are without doubt one of the best mini engineers I’ve ever encountered fantastic work I thoroughly enjoy every vid thanks top lad 👍👨🏻‍🏭🇬🇧

[@HREIRL]

you are very kind Paul, I wont lie Every time one of these little motors springs to life I get a little flutter in the tummy. thanks for tuning in 👍

[@dirtyspanners]

great to hear the engine fire up.it would be nice to see a video of it being used in anger on the track

[@HREIRL]

for sure cant wait to get back out on track

[@paulohlsen3332]

FT is a legitimate torque setting in my book 😅 Keep up the good work 👍

[@HREIRL]

Thanks Paul its a requirement some times haha

[@MikeAarset]

Just discovered your channel. Being a AH Sprite tinker all your tips help me greatly. Thanks. Actually refreshing a A series engine right now by myself. Your intro reminds me of Mr Rogers. You just need a button sweater. 😆. Keep it up.

[@rhysdigby-gu9ql]

Another great installment from you paul,loving the engine steady,,also loving the face youve managed to find a larger oil filter something ive tried for a while without success,, after years restoring classic fords we used to exchange the pinto and v6 essex oil filters to get a larger capacity,the wix WL7077 youre using i believe is actually a cvh ford filter...great discovery well done,,,looking forward to gretels next instalment mate..oh and as for the redirecting coolant from the rad,im defo stealing that idea..!! ive semi dry decked my block with a larger impellor water pump so thatll benefit too..

[@HREIRL]

ya i was delighted to find that filter it the job. Go for it on the coolant pipe you wont be disappointed its a great job

[@martinedney7099]

Always a great feeling when an engine that you've built first start up 😁 once again a great video Paul keep the tips and videos coming mate 👍

[@HREIRL]

Ya it was touch and go for a minute with the broken Ignitor but once chanced it burst into life :) thanks for watch Martin 👍

[@andrewatkins3219]

Another top one Paul, keep them coming👍 🚗💨

[@HREIRL]

Thanks Andrew ill do my best :)

[@stacylines3399]

Brilliant, best Mini content on KZbin. Appreciate the tips, certainly stuff I can use and share with my mates. Would love to know what power your making😉

[@HREIRL]

Wow thanks Mate really appreciate your kind comments :) delighted you are finding the information helpful :👍👍

[@georgegabriel4070]

where can one get that special LCB from?

[@gavinosullivan7904]

Another great video! Genuinely thought you were going to lose some skin on the exhaust pipes.....also was expecting a bad word or two!! 😂

[@HREIRL]

Ho it has happened before hahah bloody awkward filming and working under the car hahah

[@markdraper7]

Interesting video paul. Seeing how other race cars are put together. My track mini has no clamping where the pipe meets the Y, less stress on the bottom of the engine or something like that lol. That small twisting handle ratchet looks very handy, thats gone on my tool list! 😎

[@HREIRL]

Hmm very interesting, I think no clamps would be a fail for us on scrutineering, its a dandy little ratchet isn't it !

[@patrickcallaghan1714]

Quite a lot of tips we can we can easily use on our road cars, also that Clubman front end gives you quite a lot of extra room to work in, not so many busted knuckles, lol

[@HREIRL]

Ya the clubby makes droping engines in alot easer :) thanks Patrick 👍

[@1380flip]

Some great tips on that rebuild and engine install, again, keep up the great work, the video's are really enjoyable and informative. 👍👍👍👍

[@HREIRL]

Thanks buddy cheers for the coment glad you enjoyed 👍

[@davidcoleman7674]

Excellent work, sounds great too!

[@HREIRL]

Thanks a lot Dave she is on the money 👍☘️

[@unclekevin5094]

Another great video. You are producing them thick and fast at the moment. Keep up the good work. I am glad you managed to give us a little bit of suspense at the end. It would have been boring if it had fired up straight away. Regards Kevin

[@HREIRL]

Ahh sure luck it was like the ignition system new it Kevin haha glad you enjoyed

[@gtirstyper]

Another nice video! Large capacity oil filter and the stainless steel bolt strength are nice tips. Hope to see this one finished! Greetings from Portugal

[@HREIRL]

Thank João gland you enjoyed👍

[@paulgoldsmith4693]

sounds great, look forward to seeing the mini in action

[@HREIRL]

soon hopefully Paul

[@MattBee1]

I love your videos folks! Fantastic work, rebuilding a mini Chelsea at the moment and love the detail you go into with everything.

[@HREIRL]

Hi Matt, thanks a million glad you are finding the videos helpful best of look with the Chelsea build 👍👍👍

[@gavinivers8941]

The cooling mod you have is similar to what is done on Mk1 Mazda Mx5s. They suffer from the same problem of number 4 running hotter than Number 1.

[@HREIRL]

Ya its quite common with 4 cylinder engine where the water pump and thermostat is the same end of the engine

[@EnginesRob]

Paul - this has been a masterclass so far. Fascinating stuff, thank you for sharing. As for "FT", I was also thinking about "Fastidiously Tight", given your great attention to the details...

[@HREIRL]

Hi Rob, I like that one haha thats deffeo going in the pot for a T Shirt

[@outthere2]

Great series. Love the fabricobbling and such.

[@HREIRL]

Thanks so much Dan cheers for watching

[@Mrtallguy76]

This has been a really interesting series - thank you ! Just got to be brave enough to have a go at doing it myself now.

[@HREIRL]

Get after it David best way to learn is geting those hands dirty 👍👍

[@Mrtallguy76]

Exactly @@HREIRL and what’s the worst that can happen ?

[@larrycluness5438]

Cracker min! My Clubman is due it's annual service so will try to find that larger oil filter with the inbuilt magnet.

[@HREIRL]

Thanks Laurence, ya its a great filter and fits a treat 👍👍

[@guygreengrass3963]

Great vid Paul ,would the water trick work if you had a heated inlet manifold , that's if you could find some one to braise or weld a fitting on your rad . Just love the sound of those Webber's .

[@HREIRL]

Ya it would work perfectly, ya there is a great bark off them its hard to beat :)

[@stewartlawson3665]

Great video once again Paul, plenty of tips and hints to help us amateurs work on our Minis. Any word on when track or test days might restart, I would love to get mine out on track again in Mondello when you guys are there.

[@HREIRL]

Havent heard anything yet Stewart but fingers crossed a plan will be a foot with the easing restrictions its a year and 3 months since this car turned a wheel in anger :0

[@johniksushibar165]

i always welded the nuts onto the engine mounts then loned the hole up with a phillips screw driver....jobbie done.

[@rajbhogal6304]

Great video 👍

[@HREIRL]

Thanks 👍

[@markgutter8443]

Good job...thanks for sharing

[@HREIRL]

Thanks mark no problem

[@andymurdoch1346]

Another fantastic video Paul! So much more space in the Clubby engine bay. What alternator is that you run? The repurposed fire extinguisher is another brilliant tool you have devised. Get a Patent out on that one asap. Where do the small blue steadies connect on to on the gearbox? Ps I always wire lock the pins on gear selector coupling.

[@HREIRL]

Hi Andy, the alternator is a Nippon Denso the part number is 101211-2951. Good call on the lock wire 👍. The blue steadies connect on to drop brackets which are bolted to the side covers on both sides of the box 👍

[@nrhobson]

IF you have an old Hard disk drive you can tear it open and steal a magnet from that to stick on your filter too.

[@HREIRL]

Thats a good I Idea will look into it

[@Conor.Twomey]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Paul. Fascinating stuff.

[@Conor.Twomey]

Regarding the 'F' in FT for the flywheel bolt, it's probably the same as Mitsubishi implied for the Lancer EVO FQ Series lol!

[@HREIRL]

Hahaha thats a possibility thanks for watching Conor 👍

[@Slack3rDav3]

furiously tight

[@garydempsey3332]

Great work once again Gentleman. man i Gotta get me one of those Facom Rachets. Lovin the Mop Chop 👌

[@HREIRL]

There deadly arent them, the wonderful people over at Efox Engineering have them in stock :)

[@garydempsey3332]

@@HREIRL I know those lads well, I've bought a few bits off them over the years. Facom Rachets are on the wish list. 😁

[@RobinTheMini]

Do you recommend that deeper filter for a common 998?

[@HREIRL]

Ya it will work perfectly for any mini. more filter area = easer filtering

[@jonstout9236]

FT - Frighteningly Tight ;)

[@HREIRL]

love it 👍👍

[@classicminiworkshop]

It sounds brutal, would love to do a few laps 😀👍

[@HREIRL]

Hi Keith, thanks ya it has quite a bark to it, it goes like something off a shovel 😂

[@pauljeffries]

Superb work Paul, that engine sounds epic, just 1 question, is there such a word as fabricobbling 😅😅🤣

[@HREIRL]

haha I'm not sure I robbed it off another youtuber. She has a lovely bark off those little weber's

[@Surestick88]

Why the quad side-draft carbs when, by the looks of it, a couple of flat-slide motorcycle carbs would likely fit better and should give equal performance? Great video and good looking, sounding, and, no doubt, performing, Mini!

[@HREIRL]

Hay pal, 2 main reasons 1: we are running to an FIA regulation so Webers or SU are all thats allowed. 2: we use two webers split to straighten up the inlet tract for improved flow

[@ianroberts8692]

Great vid, my engine is out at the mo, I've been thinking about the back of my head, is there another way of connecting the heater outlet without modding the rad (mines a fletcher)?

[@HREIRL]

I think there is a few companys who sell a hose barb you connect into a rubber hose, you could use one of those to T into the top hose

[@ianroberts8692]

@@HREIRL many thanks 👍

[@tones61]

Hi Paul, another Great video, thanks, what's the comp ratio on that engine to match the 310?,and do you think you need more air room around the carb trumpets (allowal of a weber bulkhead box?) keep up the great work and vids dude 😁😎👍

[@HREIRL]

Hi Anthony the compression ratio would be circa 12:1 on this one. Yes I would love more room around the webber but due to the regulations this car is built to it must retain its original bulkhead completely

[@milanbauer4226]

👍 thanks for tips

[@HREIRL]

No problem 👍

[@ryancamilleri9473]

Fantastic job i did my rebuild as well did you used electronic ignition? And any help setting up hif 44

[@HREIRL]

Hi Ryan yes it uses an Aldon Ignitor, I do plan on making a video series on tuning the SU but its a bit down the road at the moment

[@ryancamilleri9473]

@@HREIRL nice im having some probs with my hif44

[@rolflyden6324]

Great videos. Educational and inspiring! How much HP do you get out of that engine? Keep the videos coming... :-)

[@HREIRL]

Thanks Rolf, cheers for watching. Its making over 120HP it needs a rolling road since its last rebuild for an exact figure but it pulls very well

[@andrewfoley5415]

Hi Paul, another great video. Regarding the engine mounts, any experience or thoughts on the poly quick release engine mounts from minisport? Would they be suitable for race or fast road cars? Cheers

[@HREIRL]

Hi Andrew, I have used them in the past, my experience is they don't really speed up the proses all that much but do have the draw back of not locating the engine as well. so in short I think the standard type mount is still be best job 👍

[@stevensondrake]

Should the filter get filled before or Does priming the filter make any difference?🤔

[@HREIRL]

I use a pre pressurizing system which primes the hole oil system but if not using something like this its defiantly worth pre priming the filter

[@paulrobinson3528]

I really need to watch episodes 1,2,and 3 lol

[@HREIRL]

Get on that Mr Robinson 👍

[@callumhulsmeier9081]

Really useful tips as always. Nice idea with the filter would you recommend on standard engines without uprated oil pumps? Just wondering if there'd be detrimental effects with a potentially higher restriction with the higher capacity filter?

[@HREIRL]

Hi Callum ya this filter would be fine on a standard engine. Bigger filters are actually better for lower capacity oil pump as it gives it more area to filter through. Imagine it like a sieve the bigger the surface area the quicker you can sieve the liquid through

[@callumhulsmeier9081]

@@HREIRL thanks man sounds like a great upgrade. Really enjoying these vids!

[@aussiebloke609]

I'm an Aussie, so I just have to go with the traditional "farkin' tight!" It's just how we are. :-D

[@HREIRL]

That might well be the one hahaha

[@luismanuelferreirarosafern1761]

Bom dia , a mangueira que liga a parte posterior da cabeça com o novo bucal extra do radiador , não pode ligar por um T , ao bucal já existente ?? Obg !

[@stanelder9995]

That’s a rod change - must be allowed in the class that it runs in?

[@HREIRL]

Yes this car is built to Group B Specification which had rod from the factory 👍

[@neilkilbane3467]

Really enjoying the videos Paul, keep up the good work. I see you did a bit of weight saving on the head too, in house I hope, barbers are so over rated imo. :)

[@HREIRL]

Hi Neil ya we did a personal porting and polishing job on the biology head hahah got my summer head on 👍☘️

[@franciscomelendez3894]

Paul Where do you get all those fssteners from?

[@HREIRL]

I have two sources Francisco one is a company called www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/ I get the higher grade stuff from a company here in Ireland that specialize in aircraft repair

[@yoshinoyajones8924]

Im runnin a 1293cc road car and I am wondering if a pre verto clutch convertion is worth the effort . Cheers

[@HREIRL]

In most cases a well setup Verto can easily hold as much torque as pre-verto

[@yoshinoyajones8924]

I saw the vid when u set up the clutch and flywheel do u have or plan on making one for the verto? Glad i found ur vids!!!! Thanks

[@paulhotson5820]

No exhaust sealing cement?

[@MiniPerformance]

I'd guess it makes taking the exhaust apart at race meetings a pain, and in theory that's only for exhaust that don't fit together too well.

[@HREIRL]

As mini Performance says, because we have to remove the exhaust with regularity the cement can really make it a pain. This quality exhaust has no leak at this point so we getaway with out it :)

[@mderijay2124]

excellent work ,any cars for sale ?

[@HREIRL]

Thanks friend, not at the moment I’m afraid

[@MiniPerformance]

Paul, is the next video 'fitting an exhaust extractor fan to my garage'? 😷

[@HREIRL]

Coming soon! hahaha

[@tyronecorbin9982]

Iam building a 1380 with a 286 for the road how would it go with the Big Bore LCB.

[@HREIRL]

If its for the road then I would be inclined to stick with the 1.75 varent as it dose give more low end drivablity

[@tyronecorbin9982]

@@HREIRL Thanks i had a 1380 before with the Janspeed LCB and as you said it worked well never had the Manuflow system so i am a little apprehensive because asking ppl that use the system they can't tell you nothing about the performance .I find some ppl just build minis and really don't know what to expect.

[@tyronecorbin9982]

I notice that you used a single chain on your rebuild without the variable cam timing and still got it Dial in at 106 degrees.

[@minimanshed8910]

No gum on the exhaust unions?

[@HREIRL]

No this exhaust system comes apart very regularly so its important to keep it easy to assemble and disassemble

[@63MIJ63]

Any thoughts on why one of my cam followers keeps wearing like a cone shape? Not the same either everytime

[@HREIRL]

Can you send me a picture of one I have an idea but would love to see it first 👍

[@63MIJ63]

HRE IRL it's been chucked whilst my back has been turned. It was basically a cone shape the bottom of the follower had worn so bad the metal was really thin and made it look like a cone shape (exaggerated) I'm open to an ideas of it could be.

[@robgrant1540]

Why do you split the Webbers? Shirley a single Webber with its two chokes would do the same without the complexity

[@TheBikeWizardAus]

Effing tight

[@stanelder9995]

I was gonna say - that’s not a Lucas 25 ACR alternator…..😂

[@HREIRL]

Your right there hahahan👍

[@willgrime]

Hi Paul, another fantastic video, so much useful information and advice. Things like the way you fit the manifold into the pipes might seem mundane, but it’s gold dust to most of us. Love the little Falcon ratchet: the first tools I ever bought were four short Britool AF ring spanners, and since then I’ve developed a Mini toolkit which lives alongside my normal mechanic’s tools. I recently bought a Wurth miniature ratchet and compact sockets which are exquisite - little jewels. (eBay number 264258481950.). One request: my minis always suffered from rocking engines. Please could you give us more detail on the top engine steady (reinforced brackets? Poly or rubber bushes? High tensile or normal screws or bolts?) and especially on the additional bottom steadies. I see a number of different patterns for the latter: which ones work? And where are the best mounting points? Last thing : instead of captive nuts on the engine mounts, how about captive bolts, at least on the clutch end mount? I used to do that with araldite - no mig in those days - and just go carefully, and it made life a lot easier. Cheers, Will