Flat Spot Fix for the Platinum Pageant - Edd China's Workshop Diaries 53
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2022
- Having sorted the mechanical and ignition timing, my mission is now to find and eliminate any leaks in the fuel-air system and hopefully that will remove the flat spot on my classic Mini 998 cc Automatic engine in my Outspan Orange car. Once that's sorted we can drive the Outspan up to Buckingham Palace to be part of The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Pageant.
Edd China's Workshop Diaries Episode 53 - Sorting out a flat spot on my Mini engined Orange car by fixing leaks in the carburettor and manifold(s).
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Great stuff Edd, this is the sort of thing you've done so successfully to engage us over the years
I watched the coverage of the parade here in Australia thinking "I really hope that's Edd in the Outspan!" - and it was!😁
I remember first time I ever saw you on TV, must have been 11 years ago now, you were covering exactly the same issue I was fixing on my car (replacing drum brakes).
I've "learned to learn" on my own since then, but that has never stopped me from tuning in whenever I get the chance ^^
So happy you're on UA-cam now, I can fiddle and fettle about, and then watch your videos whenever I have the time, instead of having to make the time 😊
Even though I don’t do carb engines any longer (not to say I won’t in the future) it’s always good to get a bit of a refresher on the fine tuning of a carb. Because honestly, weather it’s a SU -Webber- Holley or Quadrajet the basic principles are all the same because they all do the same things but they do it in there own ways, all the main adjustments are exactly the same so thank Edd & Paul!
Looking at those manifolds I was sitting hoping you got the Aquablast out again as they would look so good all cleaned up and .....Yes!
The art of tuning an SU carb.
Memories of balancing and setting up twin SUs on a Spitfire, massively helped by the easy access and even a comfy seat perching on the front tyre.
Nice to see that all the Police, were celebrating the Orange, by suitably wearing Orange Vests !
Great fix Edd !
I would've checked the manifold for warps with a steel ruler for instance, as well as the face of the head where the manifold is fitted. This would eliminate any face discrepancies and future air leak problems.
That event looked like a fun place to be....
Nice vid and so glad to see wheel nuts being torqued by hand - it's one of my pet hates when garages and tyre centres use the gun to tighten them as it's a real pain getting them back off again for most people, especially if you're stuck at the side of the road in the rain!
I had to take a couple of wheels off my car recently , had some tyres fitted some months previously and had to use a two foot length of scaffold pole on the end of the wheel brace to get the wheel nuts off . Thought they were friction welded on . No finesse .
My colleague has one of his wheels almost flying off. Turns out that the wheel guns aren't Calibrated to the correct torque....
@John Thomas Had that as well, the garage got really stroppy with me about doing an oil change with materials I supplied until I showed them an invoice from the previous year that it was them that had overtightened the sump plug stopping me from getting it back off.
@John Thomas High street garage did that with my sump plug and oil filter. Had to use a 30" breaker bar just to get the plastic oil filter cap off. Absolutely ridiculous. No idea how they hadn't cracked the plastic over-tightening it so much.
Many years ago I had a Lada Riva 1500F, and when I needed to adjust the idle, the carburetor was needed to be removed to have access to the adjustment screw. I really miss that car, it had so much personality.
Your mechanical work is very thorough and well explained with in depth video capture. Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Pagent celebration sites and sounds just the Icing on the cake to this channel presentation. 🇨🇦 Thank you Mr. Edd China, you are much appreciated and a joy to watch.
I couldn't have said it better . Canada here too
And there is our Edd dressed as James May :)
I never knew what a needle in a carb did this is why I live watching Edd he explains it in a way I understand
You certainly squeezed all the power juice out of your Orange, well done and informative. Congratulations on the 70th Jubilee from the other side of the pond.
Not only did you fix the flat spot, you really dressed up the engine bay. For a car that is all about aesthetics this is a great project.
Loving the British patriotic music at the end.
Me es grato poder encontrarte en tu canal, te comento que esta mecanica del Mini se incorporo en el auto marca Siam Di Tella, quien fabrico esos modelos en los años 60 con licencia de British Motors, fueron autos super confiables y muy queridos utilizados muchos para servicios de taxi. Estos viendo tu motor y me centre especialmente en el cambio de la aguja del carburador, que muchas veces lo he desarmado para mantenerlo limpio y siempre admire su simpleza . Un gran abrazo desde Argentina
Well done Edd, excellent tutorial on the SU basics. Good to see Paul voicing his opinions; something that never happened in 'the old days'.
he is a legend for me. because, i never understand about tecnical detail about cars until watch him on Wheeler Dealers. He was very cheerful, friendly and also genius. Thank you for all Edd. I met with this program so late but i was very sorry when i learn you leave. love u.
Watching Edd work just serves to remind me that I drop washers all the time.
34:22 oh my goodness, I think I need a moment alone, _proper_ Minilites!! Stuff of my childhood fantasies!!!
I have a serious case of shop envy now. I had to clean my MGB intake by hand with a rotary wire brush and a cordless drill and then run the flanges over some wet/dry sandpaper that was affixed a a granite tile. Great video Edd!
couldnt agree more.....that aqua blaster made me ever so slightly moist😂😂😂
Very informative Ed, as you have always been and wonderful end to it.
👏👏👏👍👍👍👊, Well done, great job and lovely finish, with the parts, this Orange is happy again.
Thank´s to sharing the parede with us, congrats from Brazil,cheers Man.
What a hoot that must have been to be in the parade! And it looks like you got more attention than the several E Types following you. Although as an F Type owner I am partial to them.
Excellent video!!!
May God bless the Queen, from Kenya. Long live the UK and the commonwealth.
Your content is always entertaining even if the last five minutes of this had the feel of a fever dream or an acid trip 😁
Citric acid, that is! 😃
Thought I saw a green Mini Moke next to the Orange! Wish I could get the chance to drive the Outspan Orange. Looks like a whole lot of fun!
Top episode yet again, how cool to be a part of the celebrations, dare I say stealing the automotive show👍
A great trip back to the A-series, Edd and my first proper dabblings with carbs and the HS4 in making Minis go quicker. That's one rad heated IM too.
A top result from that Aqua-Blaster! 👌🏻
Great stuff Edd your best episode yet. That little A series mini engine was absolutely signing. That’s the best I’ve ever hear an A series run. 🤩🤩
Beautiful -- brings a tear to my eyes. -- Thank you Edd.
Oh my goodness, how well I remember that Outspan Orange coming to our school in the 70s here in South Africa! It was a major event for us children, as we were let out of class and given delicious oranges. Seeing that Outspan Orange car was a big treat :)
That’s great, I wonder if it is still there or if it came back to the U.K.?
@@eddchina I would love to know too! 🙂 Edit: I found a 2019 article that says it's still in use here. That's amazing 😺
Ed - GET RID OF THAT GLASS FUEL FILTER!! If they dont crack , the engine heat will cause the sealant bonding the glass and metal parts ways and then pumps fuel out onto your hot exhaust manifold for about a minute before the engine quits which ignites and often burns down the car! Get the normal plastic ones, yes worse for the environment because they are single use, but you will have piece of mind! If you really must have a cleanable one - get the ones with the non see thru metal housings!
That Aquablater is some bit of kit.. like new parts !
Great video Ed & Paul.
Quite an emotional ending.
Thanks.
Another fabulous episode, the outspan mini is awesome!
I have been watching your shows for a very long time, I like all your shows! Thank you!
With the exhaust and inlet manifolds years ago the nuts were brass which somewhat alleviated the seizing problem that steel nuts have.
Fantastic as always Ed, will help me set up my mini carb in the coming months.
Thank you for posting the video Edd, throughly enjoyed it. 😊👍
Wow! Very nice Edd! Thanks for the Tour!
That's one cool blaster! I like Hylomar Blue, used it for 40 years now. Great vid, Edd.
Love those Mini BMC engines!
Usually I detest music with a video, but this time, your choice(s) of music was top notch,..., maybe because a lot of it was in my era!
Edd is the man!!!
He can do everything car related
Well done Edd , showing your age and experience with that cast exhaust clamp . Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.
Great Video Edd. Oh the Joy of a Brand New Carb for the Mini..!
With the 5 or 6 Mini's, I owned when younger. I had a Collectin of Carbs, that I was Always Tinkering with, Eg. Changing that Needle for a Little more 'Zoom Zoom.' But go Too Far and ya just Waste Fuel.
A Young Kid Slowly Learning by just Tinkering on Apprentice wages.
Thanx for the Memories.
That Exhaust Manifold joint into Exhaust, was Always playing up..! That Cast Clamp looks the Nuts..!
Cheers kim in Oz. 😎
Amazing stuff, Edd! Another great episode- we love seeing how you use the Aquablast! 😄
Another stellar episode guys. I have a bit of a flat spot in my 68 mustang. The garage is calling.
Lovely time lapses and music, also super informative. Many thanks!
I watch a lot of mechanic videos and yours always have the best camera work.
I always found it a bit suspicious when I would see those K&N filter "demonstration" displays set up with an old and tattered paper filter and a new fabric one. They would have a fan blow a ping pong ball up a tube to show the difference in airflow. One day, I happened to come across a display that had been recently set up, but they forgot to use an old and tattered paper filter, instead having a new one in it's place. The paper one flowed exactly the same or better than the K&N. It made it clear to me that the better and cheaper option is to change your paper filter when it needs to be changed, rather than throwing an overpriced aftermarket one on.
Well yes,but the K&N is reusable for the life of the car,so much better for keeping land fill to a minimum.I have K&N's on all my bikes and cars.
The re usable filters are definitely a major strain on fuel efficiency. Nobody wants to deal with those chemicals to maintain them and even when cleaned and oiled they are demonstrably worse than a new paper one. Yuck.
@@enoz.j3506 I don't think landfills have a tiny fraction donated by paper filters.
@@zxggwrt They're not "demonstrably worse". and they're easy to maintain. SMH.
They are a hot air intake!
Back in the day I had one of those vans. One winters morning when the traffic was not going anywhere due to snow I was able to get past the block by driving along the path and through the the two uprights of the road sign. Great little things but no heater so very cold!!!
now what a fantastic opportunity to present this car!! Glad you made it there!! 👍
Another brilliant lesson of mechanical.
God save the Queen !!!! 👑
Brilliant! Warms my heart to see all the Minis. I so wish I still had my 1961, the reg alone, 7 EBM might be worth a fortune. Driving it was epic around the countryside but not motorways. Lol. Thank you, cheers!!
What I’d give to have a go in an Orange! Love it.
Brilliant work as always Edd 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Love this episode, Edd ! Wish I was in London to witness it ~ 🐻
Reminds me of a Terry's chocolate orange 🍊 amazing stuff great work true legend learning stuff all the time I watch your show thank you followed your work all the way from wheeler dealers 👍❤️
Absolutely brilliant once again Edd
Another Great video. Took me back 40 years. Back then the mini was the car to have, bit small for me but most of my friends had one, guess who ended up fixing them.
Wow I have got to get one of those AquaBlast cabinets. Great video, always good to see Ed even if he went back to the Empire.
Nicely done Edd, that's as good as I ever got an A series to run.
Thoroughly enjoyable, well done!
Another excellent video Ed’s, really great to see your thought process and fault finding start to finish.
I see AC Dodd has commented, would be interesting to see a full tune up video getting that needle profile spot on.
I LOVE watching the Orange drive.
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I think I had too few drugs in my system, for that outro video :D
Wow - seriously impressed with your wet blasting setup there Ed !
Awesome video Edd! Well done! 👍😁👍😁
Congratulations on winning your award at the show this weekend edd it was brilliant to see the orange in person as well as seeing hafron on the water top job !! Charlie (the Boatswagen)
Excellent Ed. And well done for supporting our lovey Queen 👍🇬🇧
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thanks for the great video those old SU carbs often give me trouble back in 1966 with my mini
Spray the engine down with brake cleaner while it's running as smooth as idle as you can get.. Any air leaks will change its idle rpm up or down as it breathes in the solvent 🤘 quick and easy way to narrow them down
Works a treat - that's how I discovered the cause of my Mk1 Focus's 2500rpm idle speed, which turned out to be collapsed and split PCV hoses behind the inlet manifold, which were barely visible. I don't even think I hit the right spot with the spray, but just the vapours made the engine speed increase and gave me a location to home in on.
If that hylomar ends up not holding a seal you could trace the paper gasket onto a thicker sheet of 1 or 2mm rubber/silicone gasket.
Solved a similar problem with a home made 2 to 1 manifold for a classic bike I couldn't get original dual carb parts for.
Thanks for posting this video Edd, Really enjoyed it.
That aquablaster is fantastic 👍
Excellent Edd that mini orange in on good juice now
A professional master class thank you i hope you had a great day out best regards D.
Bir motor teknisyeni olarak senden çok şey ince detaylar öğrendim Edd China çok güzel anlatıyorsun çok değerli teknik bilgiler teşekkür ederim Türkiyeden selamlar
Love that T- shirt, Edd!!!
Having been a Rolls-Royce Apprentice and fitter I was taught to stipple on the Hylomar with a stiff brush so that you get a nice even coating.
Good stuff, keep these videos coming.
yes, you did a grand job on those spitfires....
Brilliant video.
Once you start cleaning and making things shiny is that it shows everything else to be dirty and grotty so you can be sucked into a whirl pool of insanity! Keep up the good work!
Great views from the drive !!!
Marvellous stuff, well done you.
Well done! Edd. Fantastic!
The orange 🍊 is looking SWEET! 😋
Loved this one, nice 👍👍👍
Loved the edit at the end great 👍
Hi Edd Great to meet you a few years back at the NEC, Love watching your show and Look forward to my Friday fix of your show, could you please give My Car Clubs Show a mention on your next show, It's Skewen Motor Clubs Car Show on the 7th August at The Gnoll Country Park Neath South Wales, over 300 cars booked in, Funfair, Autojumble, trade stalls, entertainment, Addmision is free but is a charge for the car park and if you fancy a day out of the the workshop I would like to invite you and Paul and the Orange or any of the other great cars you have along to the show Haha Thanks
when God save the Queen started playing, I put my hand over my heart. The day after 9-11, at the changing of the guard at the palace, they played the Star Spangled Banner, I will never forget that as long as I live.
🤗 brilliant Edd as always 👏👏👏
Nice one, Ed.
Nice to see you went as James May!
I luv it!!! Thank you, great video, Edd!
Epic, Edd!
The future's bright, the future's Orange. 🍊
Eddie, the suction off the inlet manifold helps assist the springs on all you lip seals on your engine. Removing that pipe from the carb to breather can cause slow drips on you engine a dggearbox so keep an eye out for new drips.
Normally to test the integraty of the breakers system you would get the car up to temperature a d on its slow idle, then remove the oil filler cap and the revs should stumble or drop as the mixture weakens as it draws air in through the breather. Replace the filler cap and the idle should return to normal indicating the breather is either blocked or leaking.
Great Video, I learned a lot! Thanks! Greetings from Chile South America
Awesome Edd👍💯