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Nice review. Can you tell us where on the fuse box you connected to +12volts? Also, most timing light instructions state to use an external battery, not one running the engine. I have not found using the car battery to be an issue, but is it something to be concerned about?

Good to have Chloe there to film the work involved in a full tune up. Not everyday you get an offer of marriage one very happy customer.

hello and thanks for the video. i have a coil with primary resistance that tests within specs but a secondary resistance that tests a bit high. (secondary range is supposed to be 2.4k-3.5k, coil is testing at 4.37k). is there any problem with running this coil? what impact might it have?

Great video! How do I go about booking your services for a on the road tune?

Superb video...clear point...dead on

Who's the guy doing tuning in Taunton?

Nice video. Practical and to the point. Regarding the centering of the tailstock it might be worth mentioning that you need to take any twist out of the lathe bed first by using shims under its mounting points. Otherwise your tailstock will not be centred all along the bed length.

I did not realise you had these sessions, will see if I can join next time!

I’ve recently installed an HIF44 carb on my engine and I’m working through the tuning process. I’ve got an innovate wideband to check the mixtures In what order do you normally tune them - spring, needle then oil? I have started with red spring, BDL, LZX1505 damper and 20W oil and it was super lean and boggy I’m now using yellow spring, BCE needle and 20W60 oil and it’s much better but not finished yet I guess I’m concerned that tuning to suit the wrong spring or oil will make it harder to pick the needle

bummer i missed it, was at the races . so i guess ill just watch and learn.

Just sent this to my dad, we have a Hillman Minx Mk.V from 1952 (which you can actually see on my channel!). Love what you're doing on the channel, it's great stuff. 😊

Who’s Uncle Rodney? OFAH?

Nothing like getting the curve right. Well done.

The car at 14:40 has a rattle maybe cam follower? Would you be concerned about this and replace or leave?

do recomend a bp5 on a 1275 as well/how could I tell what is best to run. Many thanks

Have you rebuilt any HO packs? Can premium cells match the originals? What is something simple to discharge individual cells?

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Nice informative video. I have battery packs 1.5Ah which work since 2016, discharge charge made by Bülle (PRC). Can I upgrade them when they are dead? Is the battery design uniform for these tools? Thank you.

I've machined 1000s of pistons in the 80s and 90s , below the oil ring land is cam ground or diamond turned, all the ring lands I've clocked have been round .

Interesting video

I’m wondering two things… can you work this same magic for a bmw 2002 (e10) With a Weber 32/36 and a mechanical distributor? I’m having the same issues. Iv got so far on the fueling. But setting timing properly is beyond me. Or do I need to find a bmw (m10 engined m10b20) expert. Thanks

Ty great video, truly helpful,was wondering about this.

I had a c reg maestro in mid 90s with an a+ series engine with electronic ignition and it was faster than lots of other 1.3 rivals. Im aware of how light it was but after watching your videos it must have had all original ignition components and probably the smaller 998 crank. A flying machine. Interesting videos thank you

Great information, Im having alot of issues with a sherpa running a hif44 it always needs choke to start what ever temperature and will peter out if the idle screw is reduced below 1100rpm. Ive done all the seals,inlet gaskets and air leak checks but still wont let me set a nice base idle. Would you have any ideas?

I cant believe ive only just come across this channel! Brilliant

Message for Dave Humphries, happy to demonstrate to you there is more than one way to set up these carbs, if you watch ‘all’ my content, you will see that I do state the limitations, and I am not conning people. I will let others answer here if you reply to this. It is nice to meet someone who used to tune engines at the factory. Your opinion does not match my own experience. Please look at the link below and open the downloads section, there you will find the info I provide upfront to people when I attend shows etc. it clearly states I cannot set the full power fueling with out the use of a load. cmcrivierarun.co.uk/show-information Please look at all the information available before jumping to conclusions. Secondly the when people contact me for a booking this is often asked about and discussed.

What ARF gauge should I use? Is the vmaxscart one any good ?

What ARF gauge should I use? Is the vmaxscart one any good ?

Great information Always enjoy seeing what you know and can do Just wish I was near you and was able to afford you to look at mine Your knowledge is amazing Since I became poorly I am these days limited to what I can do, but your videos have inspired me to have a go at servicing and cleaning carbs but definitely not to your standards as I’m no engineer It’s your knowledge that has inspired me to try my hand at cleaning and service twin carbs And I’m getting better at them My kindest Regards Simon

It seems the majority of people are running with the wrong spark gap. What might explain that, at least in part, is that the latest Haynes manual specifies a 0.8mm gap for all sparks in all applications. That's about 32 thou, and I think that's pretty much how they come out of the box.

I have fitted the champion HT lead caps on my existing spark plugs. What was the reason they caused high resistance on one for the vehicles in the video? Just wondering if I should now ditch the ones I have and just get a set of powersparks and leave as is. Thanks

I’m always happy to hear you impart more knowledge on us thank you greatly AC

Mr.Dodd you have really opened my eyes intact I now realise that I was blindfolded walking around in the dark. I thought that I could tune an engine until I watched your videos and how wrong could I of been I have followed your advice on every little detail and wow what a difference I'm still possibly not spot on but in the ball park thanks to you , your videos are educational and inspirational please please keep making them

Hi, I apologize for the off-topic question, but I'm curious about how long the valve seat cutters you use last before they need to be replaced. I subscribed to your channel after watching that particular video. Thank you!

What sort of AFR are we talking to see bore wash to this extent? I’m assuming it’s not just a little bit rich but right down into single figure AFR? (Ie at least 50 percent more fuel than there should be not just ten percent for example)

Good stuff I'm picking my engine up from the machine shop tomorrow, you've given me plenty of food for thought!

What's the difference between bore washing and bore glazing please?

Interesting. For 'standard' use though, wouldn't a set of rings and a re-hone return a serviceable engine?

Brilliant to turn the airbox cover upside down to increase airflow. Is the hole at the back of the cover really necessary when there is the gap along the entire perimeter. If so, would it help to have second hole in the front?

thats has to be the best video in setting up a clutch, , Question : if you machine your old standard flywheel and plate does that make less pressure on the cover plate, ?

As said I'm sat at side of the pool, not today im at side of the sea in Corfu & watched your latest video.. top notch!.. Once upon a time I may have used a rolling road but the more I see your videos, takes 1 man with correct tools to give a better performance than a rolling road .. when I get my mini complete I know whom on I will be calling to give me miles for smiles..👏

great video on balancing, , what is your thoughts on lightweight fly wheels, , eg: 1275 A series ,? i saw a video on Balancing a flywheel and cover plate and crank and front pully as one unit, what's your thoughts

Hello, really liked the video you made with Twin Cam. Very happy to see you make your own very informative videos 👍

Hi AC please could you do a video about lean and bore wash and rich differences cheers

Well done, great tune up. Nice area Christchurch across to Southampton

Hi Mr Dodd, great stuff as always. I love your tuning videos, and think I understand the approach: review the emissions at different profiles on the rev range, and modify the needle appropriately, after checking the ignition system is up to the mark. Do you tune twin carb installations (2 x H4s) and if so how do I contact you to arrange it? I’m in Scotland, but I’d drive down to get the benefit of your expertise… Cheers Will

Any chance you do online training courses? If not, would you consider doing that?

Thanks for uploading this vid, i just did mine i wish i had a blowtorch but i managed to get it out in the end

Very useful video learning every time I watch one of your videos.

Thank you! Getting ready to do my first head and I learned a lot.