1962 Austin Healey Sprite Mark II - Will It Charge?

[@johnrussell5245]

That's the clearest explanation of checks for polarity and output of the regulator and dynamo, and their fixes, I've ever seen. Thanks.

[@targetglen]

I love your quiet, modest, pedagogical approach. So many KZbinrs feel they have to come on bumptious and loud. And your knowledge is amazing.

[@michaelb.42112]

I don't own a British car, I just enjoy Steve's videos. He's a great teacher. When the light when off I cheered like he scored a goal. He was calm. I guess he's used to winning. :)

[@richardr1891]

I owned a 62 Sprite just like that when I was 18 years old ... same colour, same wheels but mine still had stock hubcaps ... I beleive it was 1175 cc ... I did the Valves, King Pins and Brakes and put in a Roll Bar all myself ... back in 1974 I paid $400.00 for it ... had a blast in it for a while then bought something else bigger .. nice to see it again ...

[@neiloconnell2120]

I am from the UK. We all benefit from this kind of video information. You have a fantastic level of understanding and it is great to see you pass it on like this. Thank you.

[@lanceneuman9528]

Thanks, I've never cleaned the points on a regulator before.

[@jimferro4054]

Great video. When I was in High School, I had a Fiat 850 Spyder, like your Dad's, and a friend had an MG Midget, similar to your Sprite. The cars seemed fairly evenly matched and we raced each other several times. It is great that you can bring these cars back to life. Keep up the good work.

[@davidsimons1152]

Enjoyed that, looking forward to seeing the project finished.

[@nicholasmooney9611]

Liked the grease and magnet tips for those hard to reach screws and nuts.

[@kerrykrishna]

Steve, I subscribed to your channel long ago, and I don't think I have commented a single time yet. I will guess that if I had one of these cars, and had these vids as a teaching point, I think I could actually DO the work you do. Thanks so much for a much needed distraction to my life. I am always so happy to see a new vid from you. You make a difference in my little existence here my friend. Greetings from Northern BC!

[@bbrut3332]

Love the basic detail on the regulator correction and trouble shooting. Not overly done. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. It will be helpful on my 80 MGB repairs.

[@timbutton4990]

A 80 B will have a alternator fitted not a dynamo, although it might have a external regulator.

[@eggy1962]

Looking forward to the bypass hose replacement, i only had one a series with that hose and i found dropping the hose into hot water made compressing it a lot easier to fit even then its fiddly

[@davethornewell7417]

The bypass hose is not a genuine one, the factory supplied one is a straight hose, and requires the removal of either the cylinder head or the water pump to fit, the convoluted one can be fitted in situ but doesn't last as long

[@eggy1962]

@@davethornewell7417 its standard to fit a proper hose...when as you said head or water pump removed but if neither require it the compress ones do the job.

[@88SC]

I like this little Sprite. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the process and, especially, the result. 👏🏼

[@davidkippen6403]

This is the best series. Please keep going with this AH Sprite!

[@robt2151]

Ah, memories from 50 years ago! Actually, not so long ago as I still have a vehicle with 7" sealed beam headlights - so much easier and cheaper to replace than today's over-priced plastic crap. And you can still see the indicators when the headlights are on, unlike most multifuctional units.

[@TheEulerID]

They were, although the light from sealed beam units was always rather yellow and weak. I used to replace them with 7" reflector units that took a halogen bulb and put a relay in the circuit too with a more direct feed from the battery via an in-line fuse and thicker wire.

[@robt2151]

@@TheEulerID The clue is in your comment - you had the option to replace them. I bought a set of (then high tech) quad-optics and moved them from car to car for about 20 years before they finally failed due to rust incursion. That choice is denied to those with more modern cars.

[@grayfool]

I love to see you bring these cars back to life. Certainly brings back memories for me. Thanks Steve.

[@2H80vids]

That wee trick with grease on your finger is a great tip. I think you've mentioned it once before because, when you were fiddling with the hardware, I knew what was coming.👍👌😁 That method has so many possible applications (not just with cars) , it's well worth remembering.

[@stephenhenion8304]

This is a "Total Flashback " event for me. My 63 Sprite 1098 was Old English White with the red interior. I had it from 1980 till 1995. Never saw any of the factory chalk markers. Great to see you work thru the electrics! That all happened to me too!!🇬🇧🎩🇬🇧

[@kevelliott]

Great stuff, Steve, and some really useful top tips - even for a boomer bodger like me! This video inspired me to do some tweaking on my own 1967 Spitfire, which I then rewarded for its patience by taking it for a quick trip to an English country pub on a glorious afternoon.

[@fredbuhl]

Beautiful, and the grease on the finger trick is one I wish I'd learned a long time ago...

[@kenem1946]

You and me, both 👌

[@r1lark]

Good video on troubleshooting a generator equipped charging system! Thanks Steve.

[@callumtbjones]

As a sprite owner These sprite videos are the best.

[@tinmeister356]

Great tip about putting the magnet on the screwdriver to hold a screw

[@johndavey72]

Great coverage Steve. Clear and consise explanation ! And the provenance is fabulous ! Thanks Steve.

[@graemelliott3942]

Luv how original that Sprite is!

[@modelleg]

Thanks. Very straight-forward approach. Well-done.

[@mboykin6047]

My first car was a 62 Midget, basically the same car as the Sprite, bought in 1969. I am recognizing every detail in the video even after all these years. Would love to be in the same room as you work.

[@robertmorin1454]

Great little video ! Please carry on with another on the car ! 👍🇨🇦

[@daveshongkongchinachannel]

Watching all these videos just makes me wish I'd had the foresight to buy one when they were still relatively cheap. Thanks once again for another great video.

[@stratcat4450]

Yet another great video Steve.

[@bryanpoole4749]

Always super entertaining and informative. Great content!

[@MrDunky48]

Even though I will never do any of this I find your descriptions straightforward and interesting. I still need to know how you earn money out of this! I was in a Sprite in the 60’s when my friend with thick glasses put us both onto the other side of the road when a car turned right in front of us. He failed to see the miserable little turn indicator light flashing

[@manuelstarr3602]

Very good, a simple bit of TLC. Cheers 🥂

[@mvpeters]

Steve I love your straightforward videos! Just a note on Lucas voltage regulators. I use a strip of very fine emery cloth to clean the points. I never touch the adjustment screw unless I really, really have to. A tiny, tiny change there makes a huge difference to the way the VR works. Mike

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

Even when you buy a new regulator you must adjust that screw it will not work completely correctly out of the box.

[@johnpearson492]

I've adjusted my original one a couple times. It's not too scary to do. Just use a good multi meter and read the voltage while adjusting the correct screw.

[@assessor1276]

Nice work!

[@johnadams7248]

Always enjoy your videos thx

[@geoffgreenhalgh3553]

Thanks. Good and clear.

[@BobSmith-rh5gv]

Great video I love these old mg

[@lloydgreen4091]

Good Tips on the Grease & Magnet.Thank You for the the Info for the Hood Latch & Regulator also. Guess You Can "Teach an Old Dog New Tricks." lol

[@pminoregon9072]

Every time you work on an old British car it very much reminds me of my Volvo from the same era.

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

Those also had Lucas electrics.

[@TheEulerID]

Those were called "sealed beam units" in the UK, and they produce a rather poor light. Back in the day it used to be possible to buy 7" round reflector units which took halogen bulbs. I've no idea if they are still available, but if driving at night they are much preferable as they produce about twice the light for the same wattage. It's also a good idea to put a relay in the circuit (even without a halogen conversion).

[@shauntvr4312]

Good tips thanks

[@mundanestuff]

Thanks, Steve! Always good advice. Is this the general procedure for Bugeye Sprites too?

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

Yes exactly the same for the bugeye.

[@spellacy29]

That's such a pretty little car. Love the colour. Is it a keeper?

[@stephenkeochakian3896]

Dear Steve, next time you might show the viewers how you connected the voltmeter to the car? A lot of people out there often don't know those basic connections and often are uncertain when confronted with a positive ground electrical system...

[@bobm2331]

Steve, yes like more videos. Also have you done a video of a clutch replacement on this type of car? If yes can you give me the episode number?

[@1straightcut]

Steve, do you install headlight relay kits on your British cars? With minimal fuses, old wiring and few/no relays, it seems like a great upgrade. Could you share your comments on this? Thank you for your great content!

[@oldtanker4860]

I have a few questions for you on this one. Are there going to be any more videos on this little car. Are you going to keep it or sell it? To me the body looks pretty good on the outside. Any major rust issues inside? Is there a top for these little cars to keep the weather out?

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

Yes more videos, but not for sale.

[@craigpests_channel]

I have a question for you, I just bought a 1974 MG Midget and it has been sitting since 1977. It has some kind of electrical issues where the ignition light will come on very dimly, but when I turn anything else on the electrics die. Do you know how I can solve this issue? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

Sounds like you have a weak connection to the battery check that the terminals on the battery and generator are clean.

[@secretsquirrel6124]

here in the UK you can get an alternator made in the shell of the lucas dynamo , can you get them in the US?

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

Yes I would like to do a video showing the install of one.

[@kurtappley4550]

DO NOT replace that accordion hose with the current offering. They are junk as the last person to work on the car discovered. Use a piece of regular heater hose.

[@Dog.soldier1950]

99% of folks would order a new regulator

[@shirleykoskela6723]

It could be dirty brush’s clean them

[@robt2151]

A valid point about the brushes in the generator - another easy job with older systems.