Very interesting. I don't think it needs to be said, but any shop can screw anything up. It is the conscientious fellow, or team, with perhaps the luxury of experience, that you want to find to do this kind of work. If anyone is just looking for Healey parts of any kind, I have found "A-Head 4 Healeys" is now the go-to place. Their prices are far more competitive and they DO want to help. I used to go to AH Spares some years ago ....but a recent experience prompted me to investigate alternatives and I found "A-Head 4 Healeys" immediately filled my needs .....and for less expensive. From now on, "A-Head 4 Healeys" is my choice. .
That machine shop is where I have my machine work done, MJA engineering in bromsgrove, he's got 3 of my classic mini blocks and cranks there at the moment.
Well done Fuzz, good description of how to refurbish a 3000 engine, well done the young engineer with Fuzz as well. Good filming and instruction. I wonder how many young motor engineers can do this?
I believe the healey 3000 engine was originally a lorry engine?. Now that is one knackered worn out engine. I hope Car sausage does not go to the USA lol. Keep the good work up Fuzz.
It might have already been done several times and not need it. Needlessly removing even more material will only get you quicker to an unusable part; you can't keep on skimming forever.
My 100/6 from 1957 the oil pump broke and made a big hole in the block so when it is apart also see to the oilpump???? And if you can put a plug with magnet in your oil-sump (wish)
Hi Fuzz, Can you advise me. I am doing exactly the same job. I have a set of new old stock plus 20 pistons. They have the lower ring at the bottom i think like 100-6. Would you leave this ring on or take it off?. Many thanks, David.
The C-Series was conceived and engineered as a motor car engine, originally sized at 2639 cm3 and fitted to the A90 "Westminster" model. Austin did make light commercials (e-g- the "Loadstar") but not with C-Series engines.
Great episode! Nobody can explain as clear as Fuzz can do. Brilliant guy.
Love going into more detail than than the tv show can give.
Very interesting. I don't think it needs to be said, but any shop can screw anything up. It is the conscientious fellow, or team, with perhaps the luxury of experience, that you want to find to do this kind of work.
If anyone is just looking for Healey parts of any kind, I have found "A-Head 4 Healeys" is now the go-to place. Their prices are far more competitive and they DO want to help. I used to go to AH Spares some years ago ....but a recent experience prompted me to investigate alternatives and I found "A-Head 4 Healeys" immediately filled my needs .....and for less expensive. From now on, "A-Head 4 Healeys" is my choice.
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Love these "Workshop Uncut" videos. Thanks!
I missed this show,
Cannot wait to find it on repeat, somewhere
That machine shop is where I have my machine work done, MJA engineering in bromsgrove, he's got 3 of my classic mini blocks and cranks there at the moment.
Far better workmanship than any of these so called restoration specialists
Well done Fuzz, good description of how to refurbish a 3000 engine, well done the young engineer with Fuzz as well. Good filming and instruction. I wonder how many young motor engineers can do this?
Fascinating!
I believe the healey 3000 engine was originally a lorry engine?. Now that is one knackered worn out engine. I hope Car sausage does not go to the USA lol. Keep the good work up Fuzz.
Explain how you pre-set a tri-lobular micrometer using a micrometer with two point contact...
Here in the US the block and head would be skimmed for flatness. It will cost a bit more but to do the job right it needs to be done.
Oh God, another "here in the US comment". Get over yourself. Only skim if necessary. It's NOT always necessary.
It might have already been done several times and not need it. Needlessly removing even more material will only get you quicker to an unusable part; you can't keep on skimming forever.
Come on guys the man's only saying! !
I guess, mechanically speaking, things needing to be done can depend on the condition of things.
Don't fotget the magic power booster for that old head...NEW VALVE springs.
That beautiful old girl needs a loving engine rebuild but with that fantastic workshop you should be able to manage.
My 100/6 from 1957 the oil pump broke and made a big hole in the block so when it is apart also see to the oilpump???? And if you can put a plug with magnet in your oil-sump (wish)
At 4m08s he says they need need new valve seats. And they have to be hardened valve seats because of unleaded petrol. What does that mean?
Hi Fuzz, Can you advise me. I am doing exactly the same job. I have a set of new old stock plus 20 pistons. They have the lower ring at the bottom i think like 100-6. Would you leave this ring on or take it off?. Many thanks, David.
Yes leave the ring on.
What's Day Berry I know what Deb Berry is or even debree :)
Do you hone to actual replacement piston size?
I reckon so.
Didn't that engine start out as a truck engine?
Many did back in the day.
The C-Series was conceived and engineered as a motor car engine, originally sized at 2639 cm3 and fitted to the A90 "Westminster" model. Austin did make light commercials (e-g- the "Loadstar") but not with C-Series engines.