Part 2 of the engine tear down - MG Rebuild Episode 50

This episode I continue stripping the XPAG engine. This time I have moved onto the block and the mysteries it holds inside.

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[hondaboy]

Hi Jamie. I wouldn't change the way you do anything. Thats the reason we watch you do what you do. Always look forward to the next video. Once again cheers to your camera man, he does a great job!

[deepthisdeepthis]

oh i long for the days when engines were simple.

[iantheo]

Interesting vid.reminds me of when I did a Riley motor 20 yrs ago.
I have a 48 TC and think I may need to remove the engine and investigate a noise once my car hits 50mph on highway.If I back off the noise goes so regardless of it being a bearing knock or cam shaft issue will mean a strip down.
I am down south in Nowra NSW and can tell you are from Oz.
Do you know or can reccomend any engine reconditioners familiar with these engines should I need to have repairs done.
My Riley many years ago went to Parrys in Sydney.
The local place in Nowra always seems busy with truck engines but have been helpfull in the past crack testing stuff like stub axles.
Not a job I really want to do.
My TC still runs with 60lb oil pressure and only oil leak so far seems to between the head and block near manifold.
Any info would be welcome.
Ian

[petershattock]

Very interesting episode as I am about to remove crankshaft and pistons. What pen did you use to mark your bits? Will the marking survive washing and cleaning of the parts?

[edhaskell]

That little loopy thing on bottom of crankcase is indeed where the clutch return spring hooks up. And it is a BEAR to hook up after the fact! If possible, hook the spring up BEFORE you put the engine back in the car. Other than that I have no advice because I've never delved this deep into an engine. Very interesting to watch. Are you going to put in a different cam or crank of any sort to make it go faster?? (Buzz words here, I don't even know what I'm asking, ha, ha). Great to have a son of age to help. Mine was in the Army in Iraq when I did my resto.

[guadalupesanchezherrera]

¡Tienes mucho mérito: tu taller es minúsculo!

[walkereaton]

TF it’s an overhead camshaft on the 1250 and on the 1500

[haroldsanin]

once again - great conrenr but irritating music 1

[davelawson]

There is an after market seal kit for the back of the crank. The guy who is advising me helped perfect it. If interested I'll get you in touch. Also, I don't want to give parts away but I don't want to gouge a friend either. So if you need a sump or timing chain cover I do have an extra...

[janmazgaj]

Why have back ground music which interfers with the speech. What is the point??

[jodyprather]

Hi Jamie, I would suggest taking out all of the core plugs at this time so you can clean and inspect around the cylinder walls. Plus you can replace them with brass core plugs.

[pavilyt]

The bearings and pistons looked pretty darn good. I noticed the crank had 30/30 on it. From a previous rebuild maybe?

[murraydeeth]

Great to hear your camera man’s interest & also to see his input👌🏼 I don’t think I could stop myself from polishing that finned sump😛