A complete video of an 1.8 MGB engine being reconditioned and modified.
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- čas přidán 3. 07. 2022
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This is a long one. I decided to put this video together to show how I refurbish and modify a stage 1 lead free converted MGB engine.
Hope you enjoy.
James.
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Great to see a quality trade professional taking pride in his excellent workmanship 🙏
Thank you
Hi I worked for Porsche for 20 years and it is so nice to see people that can do all of the different parts of the engine boring aligning rods turning cranks most people today can't do SH!t.
I am impressed Good luck.
Thank you. Love Porsches
Well I guess the last thing to do is rebuild my engine and see if it works!
Hi Nathan. This engine is now run in and will be on a future video.
“The” MGB rebuild video to watch-knowledge, patience, craftmanship, and pride on display. No music, off color jokes or comments, just a professional at the top of his game! Thank you!
Thank you for the kind words.. thanks for viewing
Will it make 120hp ? If you fit a 285cam you need higher compression .
Hi, thanks for viewing.. or customer didn't want to much of a spec'd up engine, just a good std so the cam fitted was very mild just to help with overtaking. But yes your correct best to up the compression with a 285
I’m impressed I did notice the eye shield is protecting only his forehead. Safety worst. But the man knows what he’s doing
Yes I'm the first to admit, I'm bad when it comes to safety but trying to get better
A joy to watch a craftsman at work.
Thanks Ray.
Jesus H. Mate. Found this by accident looking for some background on my TR7 engine...wow, you are a Master at work. Accuracy, experience. explanation. Absolutley no "chuck in a new part" here, all old school engineering, maths, tolerances, materials. Thank you.
Thank you Marco I really appreciate that.. thanks for viewing
This is the best engine rebuild video I have seen to date! Nicely done, mate!
Thank you very much.. we are filming two more at the moment.
This video makes me think perhaps I should have been a machinist. :)
Thank you
I wanted to hear it run and maybe a dyno, but a great break down on the rebuild
czcams.com/video/0EloopjyvJ0/video.html
Hi John, if you watch the above link, that's the engine in the car running. Thanks for viewing
I am not very mechanically minded so I watched this for educational purposes. I can tell it was excellent work. That was a marathon but so very interesting. Thank you. You can be proud of your work.
Thanks Roy.
God I wish I lived closer I’d 100% use you for all my mg’s dear boy , tremendous advert for quality work 👍🍻
Thanks for the compliment. Where do you live. Your welcome for a coffee/tea if you ever close
Costa Blanca , sorry Blackpool 🤷♂️, I’ve a 81 mgb with 57,000 with what appears to be a knocking on tick over, pushes above 50 on the oil pressure, so a rebuild might be an option as she’s a really good solid straight car, matching numbers I think. I’ve a 67 midget and a 66 roadster, plus a 54 tf and an 35 Morris 8, ( might have a ring broke on her) . So that’s why I need a James up here in Lancashire 😎
@@philmurphy3549 love Blackpool that's where I met my wife and I have a aunty that lives there... Well if I can help with anything let me know
@@graceenginedevelopments thanks matey, I might consider taking the engine out and crating it over for what it costs 👍
Just what I needed before I tear into my 77 rubber bumper
Thanks for viewing.. good luck with the rubber bumper.. if you need any help just send us a message
Top rebuild and a guy that takes his time to do it properly , couldn't believe the swarf in the bottom end of original engine , wish we all knew who did this , would avoid them like the plague !
Thanks Malcolm, I couldn't believe it as well.. and the damage it caused to some of the components
Greetings from across the pond (USA), James!
I just found your wonderfully thorough and informative video. Thank you so much for making and sharing it.
I bought my ‘73 roadster in 1975 whilst I was then attending university. Never once did I ever think of selling her. She only has 64,000 miles on her and I am presently in the final months of a full restoration just in time to celebrate her 50th birthday this year.
Best wishes for much health, prosperity, and happiness in this new year, James! Cheers!
Gene
Hi Gene,
Thank you for watching and enjoying my video, wow you've done well to keep her for so long, they are a wonderful car , I bet you can't wait to get it back on the road.. all the best.
James
Apparently some Qualcast block castings were so porous that the factory linered the bores at the outset.
Oh I didn't know that.. I would of thought the factory would of cleaned it though.. thanks for viewing
@@graceenginedevelopments I'm sure they would have. Great video, learned a lot.
Thank you
Greetings from the opposite side of the world...Nice to see a 'real' technician at work... all the really thorough stuff done, nothing slap-dash, no shortcuts... So many engine builders just want it out the door.
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for viewing
Greetings from Los Angeles, California. Excellent video! The Best! Wishing you would rebuild the 1.8 in my 1974 MGB-GT !!!
Hi Dennis, thanks for the kind comments, send it over and we can do it for you.. I wouldn't mind delivering that one back.. would love a trip to L A.
Got to say , watching this guy is just something else, obviously a master at his trade .
Thanks Peter I really appreciate your comment 🙂🙂
I like your channel a lot, it is great and I see common points with my channel... Good work keep it up mate
Thank you.. I'll look and subscribe to yours now
So is this engine from the video of the last MGB GT post-running in/oil change that I've just watched? BTW If I'm ever in the fortunate position to have an engine worked on, you're the man to call. Very thorough and accurate work.
MGB
Yes John this is the engine, people commented that it would be nice to see it running so we filmed it with the owners permission.. if you need anything just give me a call.. thanks for watching
Ya know you did all that porting with your face shield up? 😂
Nice job though 👍
I know, I just use it for the ear muffs😂😂😂
Top of the list if I need an MGB engine rebuild
Thanks Carl.
The MGB referb was a long but very interesting video. You certainly take great care with the build, that combined with your knowledge and craftsmanship MADE IT A VERY GOOD WATCH.
Thanks Chris I'm pleased you enjoyed it
Absolutely fantastic video. Nothing like British craftsmanship.
Thanks Robert
WHAT?!
very nice, I would love an engine done that well
Thanks for the kind comment Michael.
Great job ! See from Brittany . I keep your site in sight for my 1966 mgb gt future rebuilding.
Thank you for watching. Best of luck with the MG if you need any help just ask
MGB. That was amazing. What a skilful engineer you are. So impressive!
Thanks Kevin.
Top video, 2 extras I do when building these engines for road and race is to clearance the oil pump gears
to o/e specs , and to clean out the internals of the new rocker shaft.
Thanks Robert.. yes I had the grub screws out of the shaft and cleaned when it first arrived.. and I also agree with you on the oil pump. Thanks for viewing
Thank toy sir you are a master
Thank you Jose.
Super MGB Vid, hard luck with the downer parts but you got there in the end well done keep it up.😉
Thanks Robert, yes it was, we will👍
Very good video on these engines! I wish I had my '77 MGB... I miss that car. They didn't have what modern cars had, but boy were they fun!
Thanks John, I agree there something pretty special about driving classic cars especially mgs
Yes I had the 66 roadster wire chrome wheels , loved that car ,others always waved in same cars, fond days
Summertime in a roadster.. can't beat it. Thanks Malcolm
THANKS! REALLY ENJOYED HERE IN FLORIDA WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS. HAVE A 63 MGB. COOL TO SEE SOMEONE WITH YOUR KNOWLEDGE.
Thanks Jett, thanks for viewing
Fantastic old school skills. Congratulations.
Thank you
First class job very professional which I new about the oil pump mod cheers mate
Thanks Terence.. I'm pleased you enjoyed.
You did a wonderful job mate totally professional and very entertaining 😀 Congratulations from Aotearoa New Zealand 🇳🇿
Thank you.. nice to see I've made it to new Zealand, on my bucket list to visit😀
Quite an education. Loved it!
Thanks Tom. We are pleased you've enjoyed it
Brilliant video, thank you! I want to see it running now.
Thanks Stu.. there is a video of it running on my channel mate
@@graceenginedevelopments thanks, found it just after I posted my comment.
Thanks mate great vid. Nothing better than mucking about in the shed with MGB's and Duran Duran in the backgroud.
Thanks Martin, I couldn't agree more
I think I have found the place I shall be sending my 1275 Midget engine to when it comes out for its rebuild. Top work, great attention to detail. 👍
Thanks Martin.. get in touch when you're ready.
Excellent quality workmanship on this build
Thanks Eric
Well done it took me all the way back to my old days as a mechanic
JC
Thanks John I'm please you enjoyed it.. do you still play around with cars?
@@graceenginedevelopments yes but at 78 yrs old its not as easy on the heavy stuff we have a 12 year old merc and a 10 yr old vitara both still going strong and looking and going great well maintained very much enjoyed the videos keep it up old skills are the best
J c
@@johnclark3605 thank you.. will do
One of the best, if not the best MGB engine rebuild videos on CZcams! I learned a lot from watching, and appreciate the effort that was made to film it.
Wow thanks for the compliment Robert that's awesome I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
Owned 3 Triumphs and an MGB in the early 80s here in the states. Rebuilt the MGB engine and the one out of the 67 Triumph, man were parts a pain to get here. Also discovered too heavy of an oil in the dashpots meant they would not rev in cold weather lol
Cool video, brought back good memories of working on the one I had.
There a cool old car.. I do like mgb's as well.. thanks for watching
Fantastic work! I just lap this stuff up.
Thank you
Great job on the engine and the video. Taking lots of notes for my '73 MGB GT rebuild in NZ.
Thanks Rob.. if you need any advice just ask
Currently on castle rails, but once I get past the rust project and back onto mechanicals might just!
Here’s one: timing wanders up to 10degrees (between 30 and 40 BTDC) on the crank at 3000rpm. I have retarded it so keep it less than 35 max. Worn dizzy driver gear ? After listening to the Silver jubilee idling in the other video, mine is much less uniform and has uneven, misfiring idle. There’s play in the electronic ign plastic connector on the end of the spindle - could it be a harmonic causing chatter? I have rebuilt, regreased dizzy and replaced vacuum to no avail. Will replace coil too next.
Have you checked the springs in the distributor are fitted correctly?
@@graceenginedevelopments thanks for entertaining a reply to a vague and complex internet post! Yep springs seem good but I should get another dizzy as I have nothing to compare with. Vac disconnected, revs down from 2000 to 1200 to 900 idle there is a definite step at 1200, which I guess is the springs pulling back the weights. It runs alright, but undulates at idle and chatters at high revs. Idles too low when cold but slowly rises to around 900 when warm. Cant wait to pull the engine out and look at it.
If there’s one thing this rebuild (my first) has shown is that much can be gained from pulling it apart and assembling it.
Thanks for the vids. I will speak with a local engine rebuilder next year with a list of requirements derived from your content. Good tip on eliminating the oil pump castings.
@@RobFieldingz if you need any help/advice just ask.. it may be a worn gear but I wouldn't of thought so, it wouldn't last that long when it starts to wear
Are modern engines that different? I ask in all ignorance. An astonishing amount of precision work. WELL DONE !
Only in some of the technology and clearances. But the main components are the same
What a good job........from Australia
Thank you Richard.
Great show mate, good info on the oil pump mods
Thank you.. yeah it is good for oil flow
Although I commented already it is good to see the care that you put in. Don’t get too discouraged by subscriber numbers, it happens to a lot of creators. Suddenly viewer numbers explode.
Thank you.. I can't wait for it to explode.. I like making them but see other channels take of quick and I can't work out why
@@graceenginedevelopments, a lot of younger people have never even seen inside an engine. I must admit my last car was remapped and the engine had never been apart. Your work is far more meticulous than most on here, I am sure you’ll get a lot of work as your channel is discovered.
@@g0fvt thank you, we do try to do it right.. thanks for the comments
Probably the best video on CZcams ? Refreshes and lubricates, thank you !
Thanks Nigel, I'm pleased you've enjoyed it.
I have the engineering skill of a mouldy house-brick, but this was fantastic! I actually understood most of it and can only admire the skill and knowledge in this reconditioning. Thank you 😊
Thank you for the nice words and thanks for viewing
I used to work for a manufacturer of military electronic equipment, when we had castings that failed pressure testing we would get them sealed under vacuum. Not sure whether anything like that could be applied to your porous casting problem. Fascinating video.
What did they use.. it would be worth testing.. thanks for watching
@@graceenginedevelopments something epoxy based I believe, the castings were aluminium alloy of some sort and prone to a little porosity. I seem to remember the approach was to drill into the porous area and then inject the epoxy with a syringe.If you look round YT people have done crazy stuff with JBweld. I know it seems like bodging but I bet it would work.
Yeah I've tried JB weld before and a few others with mixed results
Great work good to see .
Thank you
Nice mgb build
Thank you james
Most excellent - thank you - watched the entire vid and realized how complex the whole process is
Thanks for watching
MGB rebuild -grt video ! Well done
Thank you.. thanks for watching
Great video! First time I've seen the whole process from start to finish (warts and all). I've subscribed...👍
Thanks Andrew I'm pleased you've enjoyed my video and thanks for subscribing.
MGB hope next full engine is mine
It is
MGB great video, really impressed with attention to detail. I need exactly the same for my chrome bumper, so will be in touch shortly.
Thanks Karl, look forward to hearing from you
Mgb good show
Thank you
fantastic attention to detail and a fascinating record of a top quality engine rebuild process. Had me captivated the whole way through.... thanks for posting
Thanks John, your welcome
Brilliant MGB video
Thanks John
Best mg engine build video I have ever seen great channel cheers Alistair
Thanks Alistair, I appreciate that.
Just to say that you are an inspiration to many of us, I wish I could work with you for a couple of years so I could learn in real time the beauty of this trade.God bless you . Paulo Caldeira- Portugal 🇵🇹
Thank you very much Paulo.
An MGB engine better than new!
Thank you, it ran lovely
Ab fab !! Great video. Keep them coming. Cheers!!
Thanks cliff.. will do
Great video.
Thank you
thank you so much
Great video - looking forward to my MGB engine having the same mods done!
I'll chase the body shop in the morning for you
Great job Mate, Cheers.
Thanks Michael.
Mgb. Best video yet.
Thank you.
nice to see quality work by a professional
Thank you Alice
MGB: very interesting and helpful, James. We're currently restoring a low mileage Mk1 MGB GT (California car).
Hi David, thank you.. good luck with the restoration.. if you need any help just message me.
Thanks for your excellent video. Essential watching as I rebuild my MGB engine. Terrific step by step instruction.
Thanks Andrew I'm pleased you enjoyed it
Another great video James. MGB
Thank you x
Brilliant, explained so well. What a work shop really enjoyed watching this video.
Thanks Clinton, and thank you for watching
What a labour of love and so informative...It just need a post script of it installed and running and the car being driven!!
Hi Jeremy, thank you.. there is a video of it installed in the car and running
czcams.com/video/0EloopjyvJ0/video.html
That's the link
@@graceenginedevelopments Thanks… Found it. A really nice example. Very impressed with the use of thermal imaging too. Pity you’re not my neck of the woods for my MGB!!
Won’t that extra oil passage you ground into the oil pump cover cause it to drain when not running?
Hi Jeffery yes it will a little bit but the mod is quite small and works best under suction with the oil up to temperature
Brilliant video James. MGB.
Thank you Chris x
Thank you 🙏
Your welcome..
MGB 😎
Thanks mate
loved every second of it
Thank you
Fabulous video I enjoyed it so much, felt really sorry for you on all the work you did on the first head, just wish I was picking up the engine 👍
Thank you.. I was gutted.. thanks for viewing
Excellent video. Thanks for posting. You are a good instructor Professor James. This video is a big help with my Spitfire engine. Cheers from Texas.
Thanks Robert if you need help with the spitfire I'm happy to have a free holiday in Texas 😂😂
Just sat and watched the most informative video full of tips and advice many thanks
Thank you... Your welcome
Great video mgb engine rebuild, quality rebuild
Thank you
Brilliant, wish I had his talent.
Thank you Robin.
Great work really impressed
Thanks Mike
Thank you for the excellent video. When you see an expert rebuild of an engine you realize the skill and equipment that’s required to do a proper job. I have an MGA Twin Cam engine to rebuild in Canada and doubt I can find an engine builder of your quality. I wish I lived closer to your shop! Cheers Ian
Thank you Ian that's really nice of you.. if you get too stuck ship it over.
Don't have the slightest clue about how to fix engines, I'm a retired pilot, so rely on experts. I'm totally fascinated by your skills and have subscribed to watch more. I did have a 1970 MGBGT back in the day, thats my only claim to 'fame...' Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for the sub. You had an awesome job.
Used to recon a lot of these engines. Had a Magnette ZB. Used to be heavy user of oil. 250 miles per pint but designed to do so as it was slightly tuned from production and oil usage was designed to protect from early piston wear. Stroke at 89.9 mm was quite long but gave good engine breathing. Performance was ok but far from breathtaking. Used it mainly on 200. Mile trips and comfortable. Then moved on to jaguar mk 1 3.4 that was a bit different. That is another story! Good old B series engines were very reliable.
B series is a great engine. I worked for a company called oselli so did loads of them. Do you still build engines?
So this is blueprinted but did you check the bearings tolerance on the crank? Did I miss that part of the video?
Hi Todd. Yes all the clearances was measured just not on the video.. thanks for viewing
The last engine I rebuilt was on my MGB roadster WVE 519L back in 1982 - when I was an engineer at British Aerospace. I then moved into project management and innovation consulting so had company cars that someone else looked after..🙂Seeing the innards of the old 1800 mill brought back so many memories...
Mgb and b series engines are great, I'm pleased this video brought back happy memories
MGB nice one mate
Thanks mate x
Brilliant presentation and absolutely fascinating to watch! I did a couple of partial engine rebuilds in my youth (Vauxhall Viva HB and Series 3 Landrover) with the help of my Dad and also watched him completely rebuild an Opel Rekord engine and gearbox. He was an aircraft fitter and toolmaker by trade and now all he taught me (that largely went in one ear and out of the other at the time!) is starting to make sense. Particularly great to see all the milling and grinding etc. which my Dad would do in his lunch break in work, so I never got to see that bit as it actually happened.
Thanks Ian, I expect your dad loved working with you, it's a special thing watching your child pick up your skills and then see them use them.
@@graceenginedevelopments Yep, although I didn't follow him into the engineering trade, I learnt an awful lot about diagnostics and problem solving from him. I used this throughout my career in Chemical/Pharmaceutical Manufacture and still use today now that I am retired - it's almost like second nature!
@@MrIanmmackay that's really good, he would be proud I bet
I recently inherited my fathers 1958 MG Magnette ZB with a 1500cc engine which I am planning to have professionally overhauled/reconditioned. Thank you for the brilliant video and workmanship.
Hi Alan, that will make a lovely car, good luck with the rebuild.. James
I'm doing the same to mine now..if this guy would like some work let me know ..
What an amazing investment you've made in equipment to employ your talents. We'll done, sir
Thanks Walter
MGB: Absolutely superb! I remember restoring my MGB GT 'a million years ago', taking the engine apart and putting it back together again! Your project bought back some fond memories I can tell you. And I take my hat off to you sir: Your attention to detail is second to none - there's a few so called engineers that could take a leaf out of your book and be better for it. Respect is absolutely due. Looking forward to watching your other videos. Nice one! 👏🏾👏🏾👍👍
Thank you for the nice comments, I'm really pleased you enjoyed our video. There are still some good engine reconditioners out there, and some not so good. Lol. Thanks again
Terrific attention to details……I want this guy to reboot my B engine
Thanks William, I can do it for you.