Wow, fantastic walk around on the Cosworth build! So many would just slap the oil pump straight in, so your attention to those details is great to see 🙂
The Twin-Cam MK1 Escort, introduced on the Circuit of Ireland in 1968, with their big flares around their wheels - a change of guard from Paddy Hopkirk in his Cooper S Mini.
Hey Lee, looks really good. Looking at the cam gears reminds me of a couple of things. First, how some Euro vehicles do not use guide pins for the cam gears, also ford with the Z-Tech engines. Had a guy freak out at seeing that when he decided to change a friends T Belt, after he calmed down, I brought him the tools, piece of cake, "just remember to take the crank stop out" 😂😂. Also my Dads '64 XKE, the 4.2 had Vernier Cam gears, and if I am not mistaken they were adjustable at one degree, so that meant there were 360 serrations on the gear, my dad was confused 😕😕 Fortunately I read the manual 😆😆 Oh yeah, and what about that "Centralizing the Jet" and the "British Standard" size on the jet nut, in the SU's?? Oh and while I am on about it, Lucas printing numbers on the wiring, and ALL of the wires are white, and the numbers have disappeared, and the positive "earth" idea, and .......................................................... The Ever Traumatized Blue Mule
Hi Lee, I work in the fuel industry, and I agree heldite is a great product. However, we cannot use it anymore as modern fuels break it down, if you have any concerns like that, an excellent jointing compound is a product called “gasolia”
a mechanic and engine builder are two very different things. I'm not saying a mechanic can't build an engine and it run, I'm saying an engine builder will know things a mechanic doesn't, like knowing from experience the best rods and pistons through trial and error. a builder might change tolerances because they had more success doing it that way. not from hearsay or word of mouth, through trial and error. love your videos mate, keep them coming. i appreciate them and u.
Lee, hello from Oz, first up let me say I'm thoroughly enjoying the engineering deep dive into the finer details of performance engine machining/rebuilding. A question re; Cosworth under piston cooling jets, as a way of mitigating piston crown heat, I am fitting under piston oil cooling jets to an engine that is undergoing a power output upgrade, (nothing to radical) the engine didn't originally have these fitted, should I be concerned with the piston oil ring drain holes being flooded and possibly flooding the oil drain holes or preventing the oil from freely draining from behind the oil rings into the piston underside? Possibly inducing an oil burning situation? Or could I be over thinking this? your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Cheers , Glenn. DownUnder .
Having valves seated at differing depths surely changes the compression ratios between cylinders and power distribution. Why not renew the worn seat; surely better seat all to the same depth?
The difference in compression due to the very modest diff in valve depths would be small. In any case, perfection is dependant on what the customer is prepared to pay. If it was my engine, the circa 4 thou (0.1mm) difference in one valve would be acceptable.
Just a quick comment not picking and there may be a reason,but why do all the valves and seats and test then skim the head,why not skim the head and If its badly worn and won't face you then need a new head and won't need to do the valves,excellent video though..
A visual examination of the head and old gasket generally provides sufficient information for an experienced engine builer to establish whether the head is recoverable by a modest skim. If required a quick clean and use of a straight edge will remove any lingering doubts.
Lee, I’m starting to enjoy the second channel, you come on camera all blood smiles E30 parts to show off. I understand it’s a clone but what makes yours not an E30, M3, is the engine correct, I imagine it the suspension? My vote is orange, you need to stand out.
Ford oil filters are manufactured by Motorcraft which is a subsiduary to the Ford Motor Company. However, Motorcraft has the 'corporate right' to make parts for other OEMs if wishes to do so. GM use ACDelco as its parts company - which also makes parts for other makes - e.g. spark plugs, filters, etc.
That cosworth looks stunning,hope it goes as good as it looks
I’ve now got that engine as my screen saver on my phone thanks guys 👍🏼 brilliant vid as always
Wow, fantastic walk around on the Cosworth build! So many would just slap the oil pump straight in, so your attention to those details is great to see 🙂
Cheers Lee, I like that Vacuum Tester, handy peice of kit.
Those cosworth engines look fantastic don’t they
Love that Cossie motor, looked superb
Gorgeous engine mate!
That engine looks so mint 😍
I like these videos. no doom and gloom like usual.
That Cozy is a very pretty engine.
No news on the oil cooler problem on the Volvo?
Enjoyed that
The Twin-Cam MK1 Escort, introduced on the Circuit of Ireland in 1968, with their big flares around their wheels - a change of guard from Paddy Hopkirk in his Cooper S Mini.
Sorry, the big flares weren't on the twin cam mk1 Escorts yet then as per,
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Hey Lee, looks really good. Looking at the cam gears reminds me of a couple of things. First, how some Euro vehicles do not use guide pins for the cam gears, also ford with the Z-Tech engines. Had a guy freak out at seeing that when he decided to change a friends T Belt, after he calmed down, I brought him the tools, piece of cake, "just remember to take the crank stop out" 😂😂. Also my Dads '64 XKE, the 4.2 had Vernier Cam gears, and if I am not mistaken they were adjustable at one degree, so that meant there were 360 serrations on the gear, my dad was confused 😕😕 Fortunately I read the manual 😆😆 Oh yeah, and what about that "Centralizing the Jet" and the "British Standard" size on the jet nut, in the SU's?? Oh and while I am on about it, Lucas printing numbers on the wiring, and ALL of the wires are white, and the numbers have disappeared, and the positive "earth" idea, and ..........................................................
The Ever Traumatized Blue Mule
Brilliant 👍👍
you always do such a great job! very very impressive!
Thanks Lee! Go out and have a Deluxe day!
Cosworth guddle drawer mighty fine .
Super!
Hi Lee, I work in the fuel industry, and I agree heldite is a great product. However, we cannot use it anymore as modern fuels break it down, if you have any concerns like that, an excellent jointing compound is a product called “gasolia”
a mechanic and engine builder are two very different things. I'm not saying a mechanic can't build an engine and it run, I'm saying an engine builder will know things a mechanic doesn't, like knowing from experience the best rods and pistons through trial and error. a builder might change tolerances because they had more success doing it that way. not from hearsay or word of mouth, through trial and error. love your videos mate, keep them coming. i appreciate them and u.
Lee, hello from Oz, first up let me say I'm thoroughly enjoying the engineering deep dive into the finer details of performance engine machining/rebuilding.
A question re; Cosworth under piston cooling jets, as a way of mitigating piston crown heat, I am fitting under piston oil cooling jets to an engine that is undergoing a power output upgrade, (nothing to radical) the engine didn't originally have these fitted, should I be concerned with the piston oil ring drain holes being flooded and possibly flooding the oil drain holes or preventing the oil from freely draining from behind the oil rings into the piston underside?
Possibly inducing an oil burning situation?
Or could I be over thinking this? your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers ,
Glenn. DownUnder .
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!
A mug of tea, a biscuit, and Lee in full "this is how we do it" mode. Lovely.
Lee your knowledge is priceless, a showcase to british engineering
not very much left of british engineering now days. Majority or the quality machine shops gone
Im running a 3door cosworth in south of spain ,1.8 bar boost and 8000rpm redline, what oil would you recomend? Im currently using 10/40
Having valves seated at differing depths surely changes the compression ratios between cylinders and power distribution. Why not renew the worn seat; surely better seat all to the same depth?
The difference in compression due to the very modest diff in valve depths would be small. In any case, perfection is dependant on what the customer is prepared to pay. If it was my engine, the circa 4 thou (0.1mm) difference in one valve would be acceptable.
That's what 1mm oversize valves are for.
@@1magnit Agreed - however the decision lies with what the customer is prepared to pay.
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Just a quick comment not picking and there may be a reason,but why do all the valves and seats and test then skim the head,why not skim the head and If its badly worn and won't face you then need a new head and won't need to do the valves,excellent video though..
A visual examination of the head and old gasket generally provides sufficient information for an experienced engine builer to establish whether the head is recoverable by a modest skim. If required a quick clean and use of a straight edge will remove any lingering doubts.
Hi lee.....i know lee w who owns that engine, he lives about 5 minutes from me.
🤘😎🤘
Just see you set up first then thread locked on final assembly.
Lee, I’m starting to enjoy the second channel, you come on camera all blood smiles E30 parts to show off. I understand it’s a clone but what makes yours not an E30, M3, is the engine correct, I imagine it the suspension? My vote is orange, you need to stand out.
just a quick question:- where's Mr Issac these days????
👋
He said he's on holiday n few other days off recently.
Think we're gonna hear news of expansion or a move to another property in the future 😂
Love the videos, you have a spelling mistake in the title.
Should say properly not property 😂
Ta!
awesome typo don't correct it and see how many complain
Can’t wait for the video where it all goes wrong again 😅😅
Property or properly lol
But this engine will be living in an escort, so property could be correct
What is a genuine Ford oil filter? Ford don’t make filters…
Ford oil filters are manufactured by Motorcraft which is a subsiduary to the Ford Motor Company. However, Motorcraft has the 'corporate right' to make parts for other OEMs if wishes to do so. GM use ACDelco as its parts company - which also makes parts for other makes - e.g. spark plugs, filters, etc.
Seriously? I bet you're fun at parties....
@@DL180sx WOW - Your comment is such 'value add'.
@@georgebettiol8338 Im glad i have you to comment back.
@@DL180sx Apologies - it appears I have misinterpreted your comment.