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Good on ya Stu, sounded good, if you didn't have a couple of setbacks for the first / second start it wouldn't be a real project. Turning on the camera is like initiating an X-File you know that right 🤣😂 Well done another major milestone achieved.

That was a shame, Stu the joys of owning a BMC, which I loved for years. Fortunately, any problems we ever encountered were always easily remedied and spares easily obtained. That other starter motor will be salvageable, and that S U carb problem is very common. It's unfortunate that it should have happened today, but you managed to get it started, and it really sounds sweet. Can't wait to come over again. ❤❤

Sounds and looks amazing... Great job

That was bad luck, but the engine sounds good,lots of compression and very quite

Thank you Stu. I am going to be pulling my 1970 NADA 3500S out in a few days and this video is a big help. I had seen some horrendous drawings of the rear end being held up by a single floor jack on top of some pallets. No safety issues there I am sure. Just to get the engine plus tranny to clear. You got it all out in one go with no issues at all. Loved all the commentary and reality. Good job! I wish I had known you when I was flying all over Oz and NZ when I flew for SQ. I had a great friend and colleague from the Northern Territory and we paled around quite a bit. Miss those days. "Mind how you go!"

Just found your channel and will start the MGB project from the beginning as I am an Ex owner of 2 MGB's . but I have to say your voice sound very much like Dudley Moore ala, Derek and Clive

If the wires are long enough you could mount the coil the other way up, may lose some of the access HT length.

Yes they were easy to work on

Good video, Stu. Plenty of content and the lighting with your new lights made it easy to watch and virtually completely shadowless. Can't wait to see the next one. It was great great to see you again today. It will be a few weeks before I manage to get over again, so keep the videos coming. ❤

Hi Stu, i know that feeling very well, been down that road a few times. Great progress on the project though, well done. 👌

How do the metal pipes fit under the inlet manifold. As see they was not on when u fitted it ?. And mine are leaking

Impressive!

I think the moto here is clean it first !! But we have all been there. Good luck with the project.

Thats bad luck. As you say not worth messing about with repairing it. Bet there are some dangerous ones running around!

Great video stu 👍,,

The pain in the "and we've dropped the washer on the floor and wont be able to find it." I could build a car with all the losts bolts and washers I've dropped i bet! -son

i would use the plastic pipe that old flexi pipe could be perished under the brade but maybe put a bit of rubber pipe round the plastic where it joins the bulkhead/clamp to prevent chaffing .

Hi Stu, I know it's a bit late now, but I found installing the brake lines and doing the wiring loom prior to putting the engine in was a tad easier. Not a criticism, just an observation, personally I found it easier.

Personally, I'd keep the oil line the way it is. Seems like the plastic pipe is just not as durable and may be subject to chaffing. Also, if you do keep it the original way, I'd replace the braded hose. Yours looks original to the car. I had an original on mine and was in poor condition. The problem is that you can't see the real condition under the braided cover. Mine looked good but crumbled upon removal. Thanks for making the video.

She is getting there!! Seeing the motor in there makes me happy for you

i do the lots of swearing work off camera too lmao! good call on that!

Hi Stu, I did this same job on mine. Just fitting a gasket and it leaked oil. So had to remove and smear a bit of sealant around gasket on both faces. Also there's meant to be a metal shim between the input shaft bearing and that cover

Hi Stu, try putting the other set of release bearing clips on, they just push in the little holes on the arms of the new release bearing.

Your video is valuable in that it shows a heater that seems to have most of the original foam and seals in place. I'm sure mine is missing some of that. I did find it a bit hard to understand your comments. I'm in the colonies.

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If i remember rightly the wire wheel axle is narrower to allow for the wire wheels. A wire wheel axle had a not considerable value as a lot of people wanted to go from steel wheels to wire wheels. On the front you just fitted a wire wheel hub the king pin is the same. You are bringing back a lot of 30 year ish memory's. This I why I am enjoying this so much. Thanks.

With new clutch and pressure plate why not have the flywheel turned?

Thanks for the regular updates, Stu. Hopefully, I'll be able to come over soon. 👍🏻❤

Seems like you might have the best of both worlds. I've read that to convert from wires to disk wheels, the studs on the brake hub need to be replaced with longer ones which yours might be. I wonder if there should be a spacer plate to keep the wheel centered in the wheel well? You could then easily switch from one style to another if you get bored with the looks. Personally, I prefer the classic look of wires and put 15 inchers on my 74 GT.

Top Work Stu. Great overhaul. Pity obout that rubber. You are in a country that supplies new panels and stuff for classic cars and yet you have issues, now imagine how it is here in S.A for parts🤣😢, whether rubbers to suspension components. Never mind panels. 🤣🤣 Top man , the car is coming beautifully together. Take care.

Looking great stu 👍, engine bay coming along now

I've read that the big rubber pad for the heater needs to be trimmed down.

Plodding on nicely, Stu. ❤

Very nice results

Great job Stu. A step in the right direction. 👌

Stu,you are so getting brilliant at what you do on classic cars,very skilled.Have you ever thought of making a business out of it?

That's looking good. What are you going to use on the exhaust manifold. I need to use something on my P6B manifolds but to paint in situ, as i really don't want to remove them at this time. I never found anything that lasts once the heat gets going. Is it worth wire brushing and using a rust converter or do you think that will cause more problems than it will solve?

Nice one Stu. 👍🏻👍🏻❤❤

Hiya Stu, im an absolute newcomer to car restoration and i've also got an MGB. Is there any chance you could do a quick video explaining mixing the primer and setting up the spray gun.

I really like the way you say “I’m only go to do what needs to be done” I said something similar and you know where I’m up to 😂😂😂. Cheers Marty

Hey Stu, that heater unit seems to be in a great condition.👌 At the rate that that fan blows, maybe you should consider routing some piping from the heater unit to the carburator and call it turbo charge assisted. 🤣🤣 Top video.👍

Hi Stu, you are right, as the saying goes" one don't scratch where it does not itch" and rightfully said as well. The chances of one replacing something that is working with the inferior products that won't last half the lifespan is quite rife in today's times. Only if needed, no choice then. Anyways, great video.👍

Does the engine need a lot of work stu

good video,at the end Stu will the car be for sale?

Hi stuart, I left a comment about shimming the steering rack from memory. This video by John Twist the american mg man explains it all better than i can. I hope this helps. We used to find this and lack of kingpin end float made a lot of mgb steering very heavy. The customer was always pleased with the differance. ua-cam.com/video/gIenGzrU02M/v-deo.html

Sorry mate, pretty unwatchable video because of the camera movement. It would give me a headache to watch it end to end instead of skipping through it. But love the content however. Keep at it!

Hi Stu, great job, it certainly looks the part now, well done 👌. I was amazed at all the nooks and crannies in that engine bay. The green paint highlighted it for me as i could not see them beforehand. Plenty of detail as well. Anyways, you take care.👍

Well done, a good result.

engine bays are so awkward to spray but you did a nice job there .

Superb job, Stu. Coming along nicely now👍🏻👍🏻. ❤