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Hi David, I just want to see these videos are great! I just bought my high-roof Fiat Doblo and am very excited to get it started. Thank you for all the helpful information!!

Thanks for the video, very useful. Would you though know how to change the carbon brushes in the actuator motor? As I've just needed to take the actuator apart for greasing etc. I thought I would take a look at the carbon brushes, and they did cause a bit of a problem once, so I'd like to replace, but having trouble getting to them. Any more info would be much appreciated.

I was lost before I saw this video, thanks very much for a very descriptive account on getting the job done

Ps the timing is spot on

Hi mate. I’ve been a mechanic for 35 years and I’m actually pretty stumped on something here. I worked on just about everything there is trucks buses cars and never really come across a problem. However, I have a smart for two Sam engine that you are in the video with, compression valves camshaft all good. I have 12 V to each power pack. New fuel injectors are at work. Also spark from the power pack checked with spark plugs that are sparking against the engine. There is no reason why number three cylinder is not firing have you any ideas on this,? regards Gareth

Hi there that panel looks good where did you get that from as i need some for my project. cheers.

Good solid job there. 👍🏻

Hi Boz, thank you for this info, can't get it anywhere else. Did you finish the smart 450 project?

Definitely take your time with that section. There’s quite a lot going on in such a small area. I found this part to be quite tricky when I did mine. Good work 👍🏻

Today order one 598£

Hi part number ? Plz

Hi David are you going to be welding the curve under the rear lights. I don’t know what that part is called or leaving it flat.

Great analysis David. Just an aside...as it's a sports car I'm guessing one of the former owners was a boy racer and enjoyed dropping it back to first gear rounding corners thinking he was Juan Fangio. Unfortunately, straight cut non synchro gears don't like that treatment. Similarly throwing the car into reverse while it's still moving forward does wonders for both reverse gear and it's idler. It's a pity about havng to throw the whole cluster gear out due to one element (the damaged straight cut first gear) being integral to the part. You're definitely the go to guy for rebuilding these transmissions. 😎👍

Thanks David, great to see what was wrong with the old gearbox. That’s a proper hole in the casing. Your expertise and high quality workmanship are invaluable. Not many people around who understand these like you do!

Thanks you David, shocked to see how bad the front main bearing was. So pleased to find out what the noise was. I’m looking forward to getting the new gear box you supplied into the MG, thanks for everything 👍

You’re certainly cracking on with the midget. Come and help me do mine 😃

Nice work. 👍🏻

Hi David are you going to put chrome bumpers on or leave it debumpered

Hello, I would like to ask for your opinion: I tried this test on 452 clutch actuator and when i connect 12V to the pins, it extend, when i replace the battery polarity, it will retract but when i disconnect the battery, it will extend again itself (without voltage). Is this wrong? And also only after few tests, its very very hot (you cant hold your hand on the motor housing). Thanks for your help,

Coming on nicely Boz! 😎

Lookin' good David. 😎👍

Takes me back! 😊

Thank you Mr Bosworth for your very informative video. We've got a 2011 Autotrail Scout, had it since 2016 and covered over 40,000 miles. Had the engine oil and filter changed every year but then it occurred to me that I hadn't changed the gearbox oil. Thanks for your help, it's much appreciated. 👍👏☺️

Really enjoying watching your work. I’m doing a similar mg midget project at the moment.

i like all old British cars 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🚗🚗

Go David! Greetings from California

This used to be common knowledge but half the young lads now don't know what a distributor is. I have a wooden file handle with a bolt in it for this job.

Did the same on mine and cut down the bumper mounts and then capped them off

I got myself a 77 Midget 1500 back in december and am on a similar voyage of discovery. Finding the videos quite helpful. Yours looks in a better condition so far

Really cannot wait to watch your progress week by week and month by month. Hopefully you should have all these items done before winter, Lets look at more as there is certainly more to come, cheers from a real car nut.

These videos are great. It’s letting me learn about my 76 without having to pull it apart myself! Keep it up!

Those welds make me feel better about my welding.

Are you on instagram

Maybe leave the bumper raised pressings in place just in case you decide to refit the bumper. You could always fabricate two stainless steel trim pieces that utilise the original holes.

David, I am very much enjoying your videos! I wish I had seen them and known about you 20 years ago when I had to sort out my gearbox for a Triumph Vitesse mk2. I don't have a classic car at the moment but I am expanding my knowledge. You are a great teacher. Many thanks for posting these videos. ❤👍🙂

Welcome to the club David! I’ve finally got the gearbox installed and it’s running well……. At the moment, hopefully have some nice weather soon?

Thanks Dabiv, great video! pls can you help me sending the part number for the kit. I would like to buy it by ebay for my Riley 1,5l 1947. Regards from Argentina

Thank you Sir, an extremely helpful and informative video, much appreciated 👍👍👍

So precious!

Thank you so much for this video! I tried two types of cork, switched to felt and eventually found the teflon you mentioned (Moss had it the whole time) and FINALLY my H4 jets are not seeping fuel. Seems the cork seals even in the Burlen kits - with new jets/bearings - is no guarantee.

My staffird does this and i just yell Spin! Spin! Spin!

Hey David, I’ve been rebuilding my gearbox and your videos have been a life saver! I’ve currently got mine assembled but am running into a problem. Gears 1-4 shift flawlessly, but when I engage reverse, the whole shaft locks up. I’m using a 17 tooth reverse idler because that’s what my gearbox originally used, but my lay shaft gear is from a gearbox that was using a 21 tooth idler, could this be my problem?? Thanks for all your videos, cheers

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They definitely have clown in their DNA!❤

Thanks for that detailed vid. I have a 2006 2.8JTD van which I've just converted and I presume the route to the location of the breather cap will be the same as yours? I hope 👍👍

Hi David, Your a hero!!! I have been looking for a Vid to explain the timing on a 450 for over a year now. I built one engine and got the timing right by luck rather than judgment with probing the No 1 cylinder and guessing really. Your second Vid was a great help too with the sprockets and very well explained. Got one engine apart and ready for assembly and will walk into the workshop tomorrow a lot more confident thanks for to your help. Big Thanks Matty

i was getting sporadic times when it wouldn't go into gear. i took it off, mine has also the rivets, so put grease inside. put it back in. now i saw where the marks were when it came out, and and i used a reverse clamp to push it so it would line up... did you have to do that also or just put it in, and put the screws back in? also the plastic was really brittle and the tabs snapped of... and like a dummy i didn't mark which way it went in - i may have put it in backwards. also saw a video where a guy had software so the car would 'relearn' the clutch?? if 1 and 6 are the power, what are the colour of the wires going IN to those please?

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very good and great video