Something’s in this game are sent to try our patience!

We take a different approach with the channel and ask you guys for your feedback. We decide to concentrate more on the technical side as opposed to the drama, what do you think?
Also, Isaac cracks right on with his first A-series mini 1275

[@Land2020-w6w]

Lee, please ignore clickbait, problems with customers part of running a business. As a 71 old watching Isaac with the A Series engine brings back some good memories of building them myself. P.S. Early mini 850, 1,000, 1,100, 1300 did NOT have a timing chain tensioner was always a weak point. Keep to the informative stuff so all subscribers can learn something. Many thanks Dave in Guernsey, Channel Islands.

[@JohnGlover-e5c]

Timing chain tensioner was a couple of rubber rings around the cam sprocket.

[@geoffgoodworth]

@@JohnGlover-e5c Correct. That was the case with all the early A series engines going back to the A 30 which all had a single row timing chain - with the two rubber tensioner rings. Leyland Australia pulled the shutters down late in 1974 so the memory is a bit vague and I did not keep any of the manuals I had. From memory, the first double row timing chains we saw on the A Series were the Cooper S engines but they were used on the B Series and I can't remember what was used on the 1275cc blocks with no side plates - the engine we used in a Morris 11 S with the same head as the 1275cc Midget. I remember putting a double row timing chain in what was for all intents and purposes a Mk IIA Sprite engine that I put in an Austin A40 Farina. With a single 1.5" HS4 carb, the A40 would do 105mph before it ran out of breath.

[@youngmuttley]

Love the video’s which are a bit more technical, especially the old classic Engines.

[@DrivermanO]

Ah, you've repeated Lee's superfluous apostrophe!

[@fredflintstone8048]

The technical content in the video's is my favorite. Like to see the building and very much the machining process and the setups for that.

[@rhodaborrocks1654]

I'm easy about your video format, I enjoy watching the technical content but don't mind hearing about other parts of the business too, so, you do what you think is interesting and we'll shut up and enjoy it :-)

[@markwest2301]

Yes Lee more technical stuff, fantastic showing how to rebuild the cosy 500 throttle body. Can never have to much of the cosy stuff . can't wait to see Isaacs on the other channel 👌👍

[@BurpTheKitten]

Love watching the actual build - have you thought about doing some time-lapse builds?

[@martinthompson7160]

What side valve is that Lee?

[@redchemicalsltd2324]

The 'A' Series definitely is not a side valve engine Lee....😮

[@M1ck1970]

More technical bits please 🙏 would love to see you grinding a crankshaft or balancing pistons and rods etc 👍

[@AndyHumphries-cs4rv]

Nice to see a big two stroke! I had a 490 Maico that had a decompressor and annoyingly the kickstart on the left which was weird, but God I loved that bike!!! Wish I still had it. You don't need clickbait, people who watch regularly will watch anyway regardless.

[@nigelbullman1351]

Love the tech stuff. Keep it coming chaps

[@paulbrown9862]

You may get more viewers if you were to put classic mini in the title when working on the A series and other vehicles in title. It would possibly come up when people do searches. Just a thought. Happy with all you do, technical and the BMW , kit car. All the best.

[@Maxwelhouser66]

Love seeing the work being done!!!! Do more of this

[@stevem7868-y4l]

Dont change to much, as i like it the way it is, and with moans and grown's still waiting for John to appear on the BIG screen, showing how a crank regrind is done

[@Phuc_Yhou]

Hand in the air for Issac filming Johnny Crank Grind teaching him how to do it from basic analysis to final polish finish

[@sklent32]

Love the technical stuff, this one brought back memories of building side valve engine's back in the 80,s.

[@stigg333]

Great video, nice to see how you put things back together and the technical part is always very interesting.

[@davidahobbs66]

For fitting a mini A series to an engine I used to fit to the front of the block - from memory I used the alternator mounting bosses and drilled the engine stand to match - engine was transverse to the axis of the engine stand instead of being inline

[@bobmizen1]

Great content, always interesting. Did I notice an arrow on the butterfly before you assembled it? The clock is still working then 😂(battery Bob). Best wishes, Bob M. South Wales

[@donaldhalls2189]

More technical would be good,not that the complaints don't bother me, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@jbbumpkin]

The early A Series engines used to have rubber (?Neoprene?) rings on the camshaft sprocket to tension the chain. I`ve also seen some Fiat engines with specially shaped chain links that would throw out under centrifugal force to take up chain slack!

[@rosskeen7325]

Forgot about that but yeah I remember those bastards now. Hard as rock once the motor gets a bit old.

[@wayneberilla1929]

Looking forward to seeing more work undertaken, rather than before and after videos 👍👍👍

[@SharonD369]

Just keep doing what you’re doing guys 👌 it’s always very interesting. I’m hoping to see you work on an Audi 5 cylinder ABY engine, only because my daily driver is an Audi S2 👍.

[@Mrn00gie]

Today's "work" footage was refreshing to see. I like the moaning from time to time, and also love the "progress reports". Mix it up with a bit of all of it and it'll keep people guessing what's coming next. Great job!

[@jimamizzi1]

I just finished watching the car care nuts video, started in 2020 and now has 1M subscribers and never did he use click bait. It’s all about quality content, same as Powell machine inc, he’s kicking goals and no click bait, something to think about Lee.

[@richardhewitt.easyvanlife.6957]

Threadlock on the butterfly screws.I said too early, you have put it on now. Good job.

[@dennisreid4428]

One of the things I'd like to see in your more technical videos is porting. you've mentioned it a few times,when you've had engines in that have been ported but,never shown how you go about it

[@OzarkPrecisioNZ]

Love the techo stuff guys, keep up the good work.

[@mattwills87]

Should mention the A series and fuels, now we have e10 and how they fair and if it's just hardened seats.

[@thomasclassicandmodern]

I got the heebee Jeebies watching that poor little mini engine swing from a chain being built !! Curiously how was the cam endfloat checked as the triangle wasn't fitted ?? Love the channel but as an a series builder this got me asking. Keep up the tech stuff though and love the machining vids 👍👍

[@paulspickernell6875]

Having been married for 44 years, life wouldn’t be the same without some moaning, but happy to watch whatever you decide.

[@mrb3483]

Keep doing the tech Lee,variation on engines is getting better,although i love Cossie's,that A Series is looking mighty fine.😎👍🏾💯🙏🏾

[@minigpracing3068]

If that A series runs as good as it looks, customer should be happy!

[@stuartlew1229]

you need to explain how the clutch works on a mini ... that will blow some minds

[@2manycarsjeff]

The tech is excellent and engaging, but I’d love to see some of the finished cars with living, breathing Barum Engines in them. How about an Orange Engines meet?

[@stumartin2644]

Tech all the way for me as a former machinist👍👍👍👍

[@jdsmort]

Agree about more technical stuff... and would be nice to see a little bit more variation.. the less common builds.....

[@kevm8965]

Way hey, less whinging more technical stuff. 😊 Surprised you didn't put a duplex chain and vernier sprocket on the A series.

[@jay73jb]

Loved it

[@Nicknofish]

I like the tech stuff, click bait, and the odd whinge! Easily pleased. I'm watching an mg midget on eBay at the moment, and the engine was rebuilt by barum engineering. Not put me off. Lol

[@jcos55chev19]

I like the added technical side.

[@gizz1777]

Keep it technical, if I wanted to be moaned at I'd speak to the wife 😂

[@stevem7868-y4l]

😀😀😁😁

[@RobSheriff-y6l]

Do what you want to do I am a fan Everything is interesting Thanks mate

[@bored-old-man]

Here's an idea for future videos - maybe even a series. The machine room is full of interesting equipment, some of it looking pretty old. How about a series of short videos talking about each machine: who made it, when was it made, what does it do, quick how it works, what it's worth, could it be replaced, with what, again how much...?

[@bishen67]

Did you say side valve when talking about the A series ?

[@andymair7992]

I like watching people fix stuff. I think you rd all down to the editing if it's watchable. Your recent vids have encouraged me to re-subscribe! Also don't stop telling us about shitty customers. I like a laugh too! 😃

[@andymair7992]

*it's, not you rd! 😂

[@MegaReddevil71]

Good video looking forward to seeing the cvh being built definitely prefer the techincal stuff but the occasional waranty video is ok by me

[@nextechsolutions5955]

Does anyone make roller-rockers for those old English engines like the Type-A?!?

[@georgebettiol8338]

Can't comment on roller-rockers, however there is an 'aftermarket' twin cam head available that certainly boosts the performance of the circa 1300cc engine.

[@ianbrinckman7256]

Yes please that would be great thanks

[@patrickmarshall1903]

Side valve or push rod?😢 keep it as it is but slightly more technical stuff.

[@14774neo]

Hi Lee I much prefer the technical keep it up

[@sandythompson4256]

Love the new format

[@troypeach6617]

Much better im happy with this style

[@Ben-Dixey]

More warranty videos, that's what makes this channel so good and why it was started. You said yourself the reason for this channel was to pay for the warranty's.

[@Phuc_Yhou]

Still do the bad bits but just a few minutes summary AFTER the event not a Coronation Enders drawn out saga. A very wise take on click bait titles by Issac, people don't mind the odd one here n there but keep it sort of real 👍

[@djwarren5081]

Sounds a good idea to me Lee.

[@dalejones3862]

Love it

[@arobinson1977]

Open clamps on hoses. I thought that was a big no no

[@georgebettiol8338]

Agree - I don't favour those open SS clamps. They tend to grip and damage the rubber as they are progressively tightened - more so on the smaller diameter versions.

[@johnvanherpt1710]

Well done

[@SCOTT-BMW]

Be nice to see some strip down videos to see what fault was and if you put 2 x cameras on stands build a engine and edit it even if it’s 1 hour long complete cosworth build ect Mane try it Cheers boys

[@alamocannon3791]

Still hav`nt seen John ballance a crank !!

[@seanleahy6227]

Studlock wouldn't it be better to use threadlock 242 ?

[@JohnGlover-e5c]

@ 6:08. Side valve?? Side valve?? From a supposedly experienced engine builder that is priceless. Go look at that Austin 7 engine and really find out how a side valve is configured.

[@chascarpenter5006]

Side valve,,,Yes, my jaw dropped, built a few of the A series myself back in the eighties.

[@georgebettiol8338]

I'm very confident that Lee meant to say overhead valve and not side valve - so was a simple verbal error - after all 'we' are all human (not robots).

[@martinstone3656]

The tech and Cossie stuff is why I watch the channel so stick to that, what ever you do dont lose the banter though, doesn't hurt to smile once in a while. Must be honest when the office videos came on I switched off so happy the moaning is going. Will say though that bare wood above the doors is depressing me :(

[@TheInfoworks]

Typo in the title mate, cheers

[@DK-bh4yh]

Yep would like some more technical doing content.😊

[@dallas6847]

😎😎😎😎👍👍👍👍

[@khimbittle7705]

Keep the tech coming

[@ataxpayer723]

More tech, less moaning, no more click bait, more white paint. What's not to like!

[@colinscutt5104]

the throttle stop is missing its locking nut

[@alharris3157]

Great tech views.

[@bobuncle8704]

I like the technical videos, for sure. However, if you do a an issue, don’t shy away from them either.

[@deanbrown9611]

What's the load rating of the chain? Eye bolts and shackles would be advised with a pair of short slings

[@Impulse5596]

Totally agree, but i wouldn't be lifting from the casting holes and leave the block that far off the ground, just in case!

[@dhes2809]

I like the content as it is. Maybe the click bait went a little bit too far.

[@eddiestevenson-kaatsch6306]

Love the clickbait punctuation.

[@richardhartley7094]

👍👍

[@BryanHolmes-j4r]

New format is good, maybe a little bit of moaning now and then to let off a bit of steam 😊

[@laughingoreilly1334]

When you are in a business where customers have to part with a lot of money and expect a professional service I can't see click bait being very helpful

[@alanive2001]

So you think A-series are sidevalves - hmm.

[@jackdaw3160]

More tec

[@davidcoyle7125]

Keep it technical along with the moaning and growing, click bate, E30 and kit car. if possible keep it as is, entertaining, fun and informative but then i like every thing about Barum, LOL so perhaps my only issue would be if you had 2 channels twice a day i would find it hard to find time to watch them all. Well done and best wishes.

[@billweston6579]

Yes, more of the technical stuff. Don’t care about the click bait, half the time I don’t read it.

[@icarusq]

I like the techy stuff but a bit of moaning now and again is alright. I'll keep watching whatever. Still want to see more of John.

[@andrewhardy4457]

a better video

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

So you’re toning down the clickbait, but triggering the Grammar Nazis (like me !) with titles like “Something’s are sent to try us” instead of “Some things…”. 😅 Don’t worry, we know you’re (NOT “your” !) engineers not academics !

[@ast6537]

I'm done.... click bait 😂😂😂

[@scatmanjohn895]

Yeah, you do moan quite a bit just stick to the technical and stop click baiting as well as the cringe intros other than that all good

[@warwickmclean690]

I hope you get more classic engines to do.

[@MrSnookerballs]

think you need spring washers on that throttle body instead of flats.