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Fitting Omega Pistons to A-Series conrods for Classic mini
In this video I explain my method for fitting (any) pistons that have a "press fit" or interference fit little-end gudgeon pin (also known as a wrist pin).
As standard ALL classic mini A series engines from day 1 had this type of design.
I take ZERO responsibility if you get this wrong!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm BACK! - Project "Track Slag" is GO.
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Told ya! I finally tracked down a good donor shell and engine, and am ready to go full-bore at creating a historic race car!
April 2020 update: mid Covid Lockdown, Minis, Monkeys...
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Just a little catchup! New channel: Honda Monkey TV! czcams.com/channels/U-pL7pjQNzUnu0lLb9guFA.html
Bingley Hall 2020
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Last weekend I went to over to Bingley Hall (Stafford) as per every year - It's the first proper Mini show of the year and one a lot of us look forwards to :-) Excellent show as always, and rammed as usual!! However... I was very disappointed with the lack of Turbos on show inside, I found just the one - Maybe we need to get a club stand together for next year? I did film with a couple of turbo...
3 SIMPLE steps to build a FAST Classic Mini!!!
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Its LITERALLY this simple!!!!!!!! You know its true!!!!!!!!! Just for fun ;-) Share away!
7-port injected Classic Mini on the road!
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Finally its not raining, so i decided to nip to the pub and back in my freshly built 7-port. Its not the most thrilling of drives due to traffic, BUT... damn it sounds good!!!!
So... The 7-Port is alive!!!!
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After months of development, and finally actually using the Speeduino, its finally time to get the new build on the road for summer!!!!!!!!
Swapping a Mini A-Series camshaft, without removing the engine!!
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Today I finally got round to doing something that I've needed to do for ages - Swapping out the Avon Bar Phase 2 turbo cam for the MED RS cam. As I am going N/A for this year and having really not covered many miles at all last year with the turbo, I am satisfied that the cam followers are in a good enough condition to allow me to do a cam swap without dropping them out. But how....? This metho...
2019 Season teaser - 7-Port head, Jenvey throttle bodies
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Support me via Patreon and get a shout out and other member-only benefits! www.patreon.com/join/turbominitv Drastic changes are afoot...
Weber DCOE 45 rebuild
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Support me via Patreon and get a shout out and other member-only benefits! www.patreon.com/join/turbominitv Today I'm going to rebuild a Weber 45 DCOE Carb. Did you enjoy James May's "The Reassembler"? then this is for you!! This is actually going on the Midget racer not the Mini, But I did run one of these on my mini for a year or so. They can be rather thirsty things. What IS going on the min...
3 BIG announcements for 2019
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Support me via Patreon and get a shout out and other member-only benefits! www.patreon.com/join/turbominitv Happy new year team!! (Yes, I've got a cold) So yeah, its an all new year and I'm up to all sorts, in glorious 4K!! - Bingley Hall 27th January - RACING! - Contact me directly regarding builds at: me@peter-wright.com See Wright Special Projects (WSP) at: Wright-Special-Projec...
Turbo Mini TV - On the road!! WAaaaa TSSsss :-D
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Support me via Patreon and get a shout out and other member-only benefits! www.patreon.com/join/turbominitv A gentle drive in the countryside...
Turbo Mini TV - On the road!! Whoosh Sounds and something "special" happens...
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Support me via Patreon and get a shout out and other member-only benefits! www.patreon.com/join/turbominitv You asked for it - Here is is, briefly. Then something goes dramatically wrong :-( It turned out to be the heater valve blowing out, farting water all over the plugs and coil. AFAIK no actual damage internally.
Donington Historic festival 2018
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Support me via Patreon and get a shout out and other member-only benefits! www.patreon.com/join/turbominitv Decided to visit the Donington Historic fest with a few other local mini owners. REALLY nice weather for it, some EPIC kit. I frickin' love open pits :-)
Turbo Mini TV - Quick vid - Photoshoot with Mini World Magazine :-)
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Turbo Mini TV - Quick vid - Photoshoot with Mini World Magazine :-)
Turbo Mini TV - "Fake" injectors??
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Turbo Mini TV - "Fake" injectors??
Turbo Mini TV - 2018: The Awakening...
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Turbo Mini TV - 2018: The Awakening...
Engine parts in the dishwasher?
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Engine parts in the dishwasher?
MG Midget ST170 - ECU - Speeduino
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MG Midget ST170 - ECU - Speeduino
Projects, Engines and the Future...
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Projects, Engines and the Future...
Turbo Mini TV - ready to tune :-)
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Turbo Mini TV - ready to tune :-)
Turbo Mini TV - GOOD NEWS!!!
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Turbo Mini TV - GOOD NEWS!!!
Turbo Mini TV - MOT Results... Drum Roll...
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Turbo Mini TV - MOT Results... Drum Roll...
Turbo Mini TV - Its ready...
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Turbo Mini TV - Its ready...
Turbo Mini TV - The interior and Dashboard
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Turbo Mini TV - The interior and Dashboard
Turbo Mini TV - Building a Turbo Classic Mini - The Finished Engine
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Turbo Mini TV - Building a Turbo Classic Mini - The Finished Engine
Turbo Mini TV - Gaydon Metro & Mini show 2017
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Turbo Mini TV - Gaydon Metro & Mini show 2017
Turbo Mini TV - Looking at a K-Series Mini...
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Turbo Mini TV - Looking at a K-Series Mini...
Turbo Mini TV - "The Lost Episode"
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Turbo Mini TV - "The Lost Episode"
Turbo Mini TV - Sloppy gear change? This is why...
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Turbo Mini TV - Sloppy gear change? This is why...

Komentáře

  • @bigroger1790
    @bigroger1790 Před 17 hodinami

    Узнаю форсунки с Алика

  • @jeremyrichards8327
    @jeremyrichards8327 Před 3 měsíci

    Reminds me of driving my brother's Mk1 Cooper.Happy days

  • @nigelpowton9509
    @nigelpowton9509 Před 7 měsíci

    I was always taught never use old followers with a new cam, (no matter how old or new they are).

  • @stoneyswolf
    @stoneyswolf Před 7 měsíci

    I've never seen a dishwasher that small.

  • @rotorblade9508
    @rotorblade9508 Před 7 měsíci

    my set colour looks like that of the fake ones 😂. nice way to break in a new engine, smh. one exhaust bank has black smoke the other is too lean, so it is likely it's the injectors

  • @angelsone-five7912
    @angelsone-five7912 Před 8 měsíci

    The moment you buy a Mini it`s a money pit, but they are such fun you just gotta do it.

  • @Micheal-G
    @Micheal-G Před rokem

    Vinger and baking soda will get it pretty much brand new looking

  • @pingpong9656
    @pingpong9656 Před rokem

    Does it take of the carbon build up too?

  • @DanTheManIOM
    @DanTheManIOM Před rokem

    5 years later, I'm wondering the same thing...well, misc. VW parts. 30 USD for a used washer..hmmm I wonder if ultrasonic would work work on that corrosion on the outer block ?

  • @matthewfenton8775
    @matthewfenton8775 Před rokem

    Anyone miss this guys videos? Been a while hope he’s doing ok.

  • @ReodorF1
    @ReodorF1 Před rokem

    You couldnt have a gf or wife when you made this video? lol

  • @angelsone-five7912
    @angelsone-five7912 Před rokem

    That is exactly what someone suggested to me years ago when I asked if it was possible to do this.

  • @mesco8200
    @mesco8200 Před rokem

    Agree 100% but the results are priceless

  • @billsmith1770
    @billsmith1770 Před rokem

    now you gotta try engine degreaser on pots and pans .

  • @davidapp3730
    @davidapp3730 Před rokem

    Great video. Thank you for the clear explanation of your system for installing the pistons to the con rods. I have a set of Country pistons for my 1275 engine and the gudgeon pins are tight in the pistons. If I warm the piston a little (about 25 degrees c) the pins slide. Bad set of pistons??

  • @TheCaffeineRacer
    @TheCaffeineRacer Před rokem

    Just bought one myself , how much would you charge to blast it for me lol it’s going on an MGB GT. Urs look like new !

    • @TurboMiniTV
      @TurboMiniTV Před rokem

      Hi! Not got my cabinet any more :-(

    • @TheCaffeineRacer
      @TheCaffeineRacer Před rokem

      @@TurboMiniTV gutting was a great job and video thanks

    • @TurboMiniTV
      @TurboMiniTV Před rokem

      @@TheCaffeineRacer Thank you :-) Hoping to finally get onto the race mini build , finally !!

  • @wellroy568
    @wellroy568 Před rokem

    Great video, very helpful. 👍

  • @jamesrickwood6333
    @jamesrickwood6333 Před rokem

    Have you ever fitted floating piston pins to the classic mini rods? I'm not sure if its worth doing or not

    • @TurboMiniTV
      @TurboMiniTV Před rokem

      I've not but I know it's been done. As for "worth doing" ... well that's for the do-er to decide.

    • @jamesrickwood6333
      @jamesrickwood6333 Před rokem

      @@TurboMiniTV OK cheers. it seems more hassle for the same thing. So I'm not sure what to do at the moment

  • @peteharrison2404
    @peteharrison2404 Před 2 lety

    Should be called turbo bullshit, spam video do not watch

  • @bmwe39m5
    @bmwe39m5 Před 2 lety

    Which supplier did you get the genuine ones from please in the UK?

  • @mesco8200
    @mesco8200 Před 2 lety

    Clio 182 a brilliant car 👍🏻

  • @OnlineHousehusband
    @OnlineHousehusband Před 2 lety

    A cam and followers bed in together you can't simple switch the cam in a 1275 A+ block. You can in a 998 as the followers can be swapped. That cam would chew up old followers.

    • @TurboMiniTV
      @TurboMiniTV Před 2 lety

      I made this VERY clear in the video. also you cant access followers on most pre-a+ engines either, only early blocks had access to them.

  • @kenlane6655
    @kenlane6655 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for that. I was trying to explain to my wife how I once built a four speed box for a straight 6 on the kitchen table without any presses for the bearings. She had the puzzled look people often get with complex items like this. I'll show her this video, maybe she'll get it, lol. Cheers.

  • @bjconway2474
    @bjconway2474 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for this video. Worked a treat.

  • @yokingtomcat
    @yokingtomcat Před 3 lety

    nice!!

  • @gabrieltan3515
    @gabrieltan3515 Před 3 lety

    Amazing vids bro

  • @fusixnrwicnwiejciwj8925

    ‘The Coolant decided to errr... come out’ I love British people 😂

  • @elwynrowlands9486
    @elwynrowlands9486 Před 3 lety

    Hello. Just watching this now, 4 years later. Any recollection of the gaiter you used to keep the crud out as mentioned in this video?

    • @TurboMiniTV
      @TurboMiniTV Před 3 lety

      Hi, errrrrrrrrrm, you know , I can't!! Sorry !!

  • @charlesrockwell3923
    @charlesrockwell3923 Před 3 lety

    This is an interesting topic and there is some useful information in this video. However, there is only about 2 minutes of useful information. There is no mention of where to find the parts you are replacing and no illustration of fitting those parts. I think you need to keep your videos more on topic with less chatter about your channel. You can have better opportunity for chatter in something like a question and answer session. Still good work and I will be watching your channel regularly. Thanks for the rod change tips!

  • @mikethompson7296
    @mikethompson7296 Před 3 lety

    31 degrees and yet you're wearing jeans 😂. Also, no idea how fast I was going officer... speedo doesn't work! 7 port sounds epic by the way and you drive it properly!

  • @MrNursi
    @MrNursi Před 3 lety

    I'm sorry I missed this vid, I have a Speeduino sitting in the drawer waiting to go on my mini. I know it'd be a ballache to do it retrospectively but how about some info on wiring and setting it up?

    • @TurboMiniTV
      @TurboMiniTV Před 3 lety

      Hi, unfortunately it's so long ago now that I've completely forgotten everything I learned when doing it. I'd suggest getting on the forum and there's a Facebook group too I think.

  • @LeeWalklin
    @LeeWalklin Před 3 lety

    Pulls well, up them hills. 👍

  • @ravisidhu1667
    @ravisidhu1667 Před 3 lety

    Haha also work on people

  • @rab..
    @rab.. Před 3 lety

    Bloody clever way of doing it with the stopper in place ! I can imagine that the first couple of times doing this job could feel a bit frantic with the limited time before the conrod grabs the gudgeon pin ! Excellent little tutorial , will remember this method for the future ! Cheers !

    • @TurboMiniTV
      @TurboMiniTV Před 3 lety

      Thank you! Yes it's often a matter of confidence... Once you've done a few sets though, you know how things react etc.

  • @nevhath
    @nevhath Před 3 lety

    You're brave.... Wouldn't fancy risking a set of Omegas myself. Well done.

    • @TurboMiniTV
      @TurboMiniTV Před 3 lety

      No risk at all really (done right), standard way to fit pins, I'd certainly never press fit cold.

  • @davidemora7722
    @davidemora7722 Před 3 lety

    hi, this video is from 2017. i'm curious to know the result of speeduino on st170. i'm thinking to do the same. thanks!

    • @TurboMiniTV
      @TurboMiniTV Před 3 lety

      Hi, I ended up using it on a 7 port mini actually, it worked well

    • @davidemora7722
      @davidemora7722 Před 3 lety

      thank you very much)

  • @nounoufriend
    @nounoufriend Před 3 lety

    We had parts washer at work and it wash basically just a dishwasher , just get cheap S/H dishwasher in shed/garage water supply plus waste pipe you got yourself great parts washer for about £30

  • @radojovic2329
    @radojovic2329 Před 3 lety

    What kind of gears are those?

    • @TurboMiniTV
      @TurboMiniTV Před 3 lety

      That is the straight cut clubman set from MED, and standard helical drops.

  • @mixedreeftv3928
    @mixedreeftv3928 Před 3 lety

    I know this video was from a few years ago but how did you find the 7 port head from Pierce Manifolds in the US. I am think of buying one from them ?

    • @TurboMiniTV
      @TurboMiniTV Před 3 lety

      Hi, I bought it in Jan/Feb 2019, it was from Webcon in the UK, but they said they were manufactured by edelbrock in the US, for Pierce. It was "ok" but needed some work before fitting.

  • @c0mpare
    @c0mpare Před 3 lety

    Mini porn !

  • @pinkpolo97
    @pinkpolo97 Před 3 lety

    I'm looking for the video where you talk about the turbo. Did you do one?

    • @TurboMiniTV
      @TurboMiniTV Před 3 lety

      I didn't actually, it's a standard Garrett T3 from the Metro turbo.

  • @pinkpolo97
    @pinkpolo97 Před 3 lety

    Really liking your videos. I'm building a turbo morris minor at the moment. I'm looking to just use a mpi mini manifold. I was wondering why you wouldn't just use the spi or mpi one instead of building your own.

    • @TurboMiniTV
      @TurboMiniTV Před 3 lety

      Thanks! The reason for NOT using an MPI manifold is that it injects into each shared port directly. in order to stop port-robbing by timing the 2 injectors correctly you would need a CAM sensor to know the cam phase compared to the crank. MPI blocks already have this so could be used, but my SPi block didnt. so went for a "wet manifold" setup. The SPi is a bono-block incorporating the single injector but it's not built in such a way that it can be boosted, nor can the injector flow enough.

  • @markteunis4791
    @markteunis4791 Před 3 lety

    Cool speeduino 😀

  • @mastereugeniopaliotti2318

    Compliments !!! Ottimo lavoro!!! I want made the same Job on mi Mini ! How Is possibile to contact you? Tank

    • @TurboMiniTV
      @TurboMiniTV Před 3 lety

      Hi, you can email me on: me@peter-wright.com

  • @155stw
    @155stw Před 3 lety

    You should pre-wash the parts thoroughly first with a degreaser and the thoroughly rinse it. That would get rid of 75% of the grime that would stink up or clogged the dish washer. The dish washer is mainly for finishing.

  • @RogueBystander
    @RogueBystander Před 3 lety

    Wife out of town?))

  • @AlessioDanubio
    @AlessioDanubio Před 4 lety

    Washing machines do the job right well (cleaning by hand the grease and grime before the wash cycle is better to facilitate the work), but you need to keep attention on what material te parts are made, aluminum get corroded/oxidized by the standard dishwasher cleaner tabs/liquid. That's why in aluminum pans it is advised not to wash them in the dishwasher. So when working with engine cylinder head and others aluminum components it's better to use aluminum compatible cleaner

  • @marcuspierantozzi
    @marcuspierantozzi Před 4 lety

    Please show how you fitted your dash. I'm building a 1275gt and the dash is confusing me.

    • @TurboMiniTV
      @TurboMiniTV Před 3 lety

      I cant now as it's sold, but I made a bracket up at each far side.

  • @2011metalmaniac
    @2011metalmaniac Před 4 lety

    so what happened then?

    • @TurboMiniTV
      @TurboMiniTV Před 3 lety

      Sorry missed this. As yet very little, really bad few months for me. I'm back on it now.

    • @2011metalmaniac
      @2011metalmaniac Před 3 lety

      @@TurboMiniTV good to hear your getting back in the racing seat

  • @mattiboymdc1280
    @mattiboymdc1280 Před 4 lety

    Very informative vid just repaird mine and shared a link to your vid on my channel thanks 👍 czcams.com/video/tnY1p1fdx8Y/video.html