Ever met that friend that was always brutally honest? That's me! Hi. Lithium grease on the cylinder walls helps during the breaking period. Using rubber gloves keeps your bearings from wearing away prematurely, because of the acid all fingers put out. And if you put the harmonic balancer bolt back in the front of the crankshaft,...you can turn the crank with a socket and ratchet, even if all the Pistons are already installed. These three tips will help ease the building process, as well as make your engine last longer. Your welcome.
According to Moss, this engine turns clockwise, therefore the big end of the rod goes to the right side of the crank. I think you’re backwards with the rods
thanks for posting this - your MGB motor's a real oldie looks like. Offset rods, 4-ring pistons, I'm guessing its a 3-main 18G or GA ? The car looks '70-72, judging by the grille
A 3 main in a 70 or 72.. not likely. The 3 main motors were 62-64. Yes, I own a 64 with a 3 main and have a Dec 65 five main sitting on the floor of my shop.
I am about to learn how to rebuild an engine. i will be buying an MGB as my first car. How hard is it to rebuild the engine for a first timer. I am mechanically inclined on most parts of the engine but this will be my first car I will tear the engine apart and rebuild it top to bottom
Hi Brandon, rebuilding an engine is not difficult. What's different about working on an engine is that you will be measuring tolerences (gaps between parts) to ensure they are in the proper range. I recommend you visit www.mgexp.com and see guidance there. Also, getting more work done at a machine shop will save you time and $ (as you won't need as many tools).
Hot Rod magazine published a series called Project X where they described step by step how to tear down, and rebuild a small block Chevy. This was back in the 60's and this is how I learned. Also a "Motor's Manual" had all the specifications.
I thought the same thing. He is sloppy with the torque wrench. He keeps turning after the click but at least he's consistent. I was taught to sneak up on the first click and then hit a second click. Click, click. It's a feel much like a "feeler" gauge is.
Ever met that friend that was always brutally honest?
That's me!
Hi.
Lithium grease on the cylinder walls helps during the breaking period.
Using rubber gloves keeps your bearings from wearing away prematurely, because of the acid all fingers put out.
And if you put the harmonic balancer bolt back in the front of the crankshaft,...you can turn the crank with a socket and ratchet, even if all the Pistons are already installed.
These three tips will help ease the building process, as well as make your engine last longer.
Your welcome.
According to Moss, this engine turns clockwise, therefore the big end of the rod goes to the right side of the crank. I think you’re backwards with the rods
why don't you just put some bolts in the crank end and spin it with a big screwdriver or rod??
very helpful video - thanks
Oil? Assembly lube? 🤷♂️
How come you didn't oil the rings and cylinder?
Never heard of a piston ring expander?
thanks for posting this - your MGB motor's a real oldie looks like. Offset rods, 4-ring pistons, I'm guessing its a 3-main 18G or GA ? The car looks '70-72, judging by the grille
A 3 main in a 70 or 72.. not likely. The 3 main motors were 62-64. Yes, I own a 64 with a 3 main and have a Dec 65 five main sitting on the floor of my shop.
I am about to learn how to rebuild an engine. i will be buying an MGB as my first car. How hard is it to rebuild the engine for a first timer. I am mechanically inclined on most parts of the engine but this will be my first car I will tear the engine apart and rebuild it top to bottom
Hi Brandon, rebuilding an engine is not difficult. What's different about working on an engine is that you will be measuring tolerences (gaps between parts) to ensure they are in the proper range. I recommend you visit www.mgexp.com and see guidance there. Also, getting more work done at a machine shop will save you time and $ (as you won't need as many tools).
Get a copy of the MGB factory workbook
Hot Rod magazine published a series called Project X where they described step by step how to tear down, and rebuild a small block Chevy. This was back in the 60's and this is how I learned. Also a "Motor's Manual" had all the specifications.
I go easy on my torque so i don't over torque it.
I thought the same thing. He is sloppy with the torque wrench. He keeps turning after the click but at least he's consistent. I was taught to sneak up on the first click and then hit a second click. Click, click. It's a feel much like a "feeler" gauge is.
Sure glad you aren't rebuilding my engine.
what engine stand is that? how much was it?
Harbor Freight. $60.00