Thank you for taking the time to make a well produced video. Your attention to detail makes a difference in terms of reliability and performance in a race car. I raced a Datsun 510 for many years in SCCA club racing here in the US. Can you tell me what solution you use in your ultrasonic cleaner. This video convinced me I need to buy one. Thanks so much. I am a new subscriber.
So glad you posted this! I just ordered the same FPR Malpassi and just installed a small spill tank. But you got the ones I was originally looking at. So now i have an exact idea how to install mine. Thanks for the great videos too! And love your cars! Very big fan.
I adapted a Weber DCOE to my 1973 Datsun pickup's 1600cc engine way back in the late 70s. Quite the educational experience. Loved learning about adjusting the Weber. Also had to recurve the distributor for mechanical advance only because the Weber doesn't have a vacuum advance circuit. One thing I noted in your video, did you check the mating of the intake manifold to the head? Making sure the gasket isn't creating any lips is one thing, but mating the manifold to the head is important as well! Any little gap or depression will cause puddles of fuel to form and compromise even fuel mixing in the cylinders (which I'm sure you know). Love that throaty Weber sound!
@@alc818 Wel she might feature in a next video,, I am trying to get the girlfriend to race... although we are both not that young ( by number) not by mindset and health .... I hope
nice as always...question all my connection are 10an form my dry sump oil pump, in an out of it (scavengers too) I do have a VW bertile engine (4 cyl) oil cooler, oil tank , MOCAL thermostat as well; this is the CORRECT....thxs in advance for your respond.
That is hard to tell, you need both pressure and flow... not only pressure. What is the flow rate of your pump, once you know that , you can determine the needed pipes
At this time, have you carried out a compression test on each cyclinder? I don't know this engine, but valve reseat and checking airflow into the engine's cyclinders and making improvements would be timely. Also, is the distributor electronic to ditch the old points?? Nice work. Best wishes.
yep all that was done in previous video's... 14Kg per cylinder, electronic ignition and much more. TXS for asking... its all in the playlist of white thunder
Excellent video Steve. I really like the paint job on the engine and exhaust manifold. What type of paint did you use? Enamel? One issue Steve, there is a very small drip of red paint on the black block right by the oil filter housing which was driving me mad as I watched you install the oil filter. 😂😂😂😂. Thanks Steve, keep them coming 👍🇬🇧😊
Can you show how the air ducts from the front valance to the brakes work please? I have the same valance, as I don't race it's just for looks and to de-bumper what was a rubber bumper car, but I could never work out how to actually run ducts from the openings onto the brakes. On my Riley exhaust I used stainless lock wire to tie on the wrap as it looked a little more period correct for a vintage car than modern metal cable ties. The wire digs in and is less visible on the wrap.
I had problems with a brand new regulator which would get blocked intermittently so I bypassed it, I haven't investigated why it has been a problem yet. The make is Malpassi
Fantastic work as always Steve. You have inspired me to paint my engine block
Glad to hear it
Good solid mechanic work with excellent explanation. Keep up the good work and Thanks for this series. Ed
Thanks for watching!
Great video, is so simple yet so interesting
Glad you liked it
Thank you for taking the time to make a well produced video. Your attention to detail makes a difference in terms of reliability and performance in a race car. I raced a Datsun 510 for many years in SCCA club racing here in the US. Can you tell me what solution you use in your ultrasonic cleaner. This video convinced me I need to buy one. Thanks so much. I am a new subscriber.
Thank you
So glad you posted this! I just ordered the same FPR Malpassi and just installed a small spill tank. But you got the ones I was originally looking at. So now i have an exact idea how to install mine. Thanks for the great videos too! And love your cars! Very big fan.
my pleasure ...
Great job done sofar!😎👍
Thanks 👍
Love your work 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Another great video 👍
Thanks for the visit
I adapted a Weber DCOE to my 1973 Datsun pickup's 1600cc engine way back in the late 70s. Quite the educational experience. Loved learning about adjusting the Weber. Also had to recurve the distributor for mechanical advance only because the Weber doesn't have a vacuum advance circuit. One thing I noted in your video, did you check the mating of the intake manifold to the head? Making sure the gasket isn't creating any lips is one thing, but mating the manifold to the head is important as well! Any little gap or depression will cause puddles of fuel to form and compromise even fuel mixing in the cylinders (which I'm sure you know). Love that throaty Weber sound!
Indeed Bob , all those points have been checked.. some I did not put in the video, just to keep the duration not to long. TXS
Love the weber carb had one on my fiat strada abarth in the 80s
Thank you sir!
You are welcome!
Thank you for the video
my pleasure
Steve, you have changed quite a bit on the thumbnail 😇. Thank you for yet another interesting video.
Indeed, that is my girlfriend who will mostlikely race the MGB
I also picked up on the thumbnail... I watched the video three times looking for a cameo appearance...
@@alc818 Wel she might feature in a next video,, I am trying to get the girlfriend to race... although we are both not that young ( by number) not by mindset and health .... I hope
@@D3Sshooter That's great. Having a supportive spouse (or significant other, girlfriend or whatever word you prefer) is very motivating.
Noticed you have some of the better quality hose clamps, for clamping pressure. That style doesn't deform easily.
That is true
Great video. So, your catch can collects excess coolant as well as oil fumes from the engine? Dual purpose?
Yes indeed
Thank you. You are a wonderful teacher
Cool 🙂
nice as always...question all my connection are 10an form my dry sump oil pump, in an out of it (scavengers too) I do have a VW bertile engine (4 cyl) oil cooler, oil tank , MOCAL thermostat as well; this is the CORRECT....thxs in advance for your respond.
That is hard to tell, you need both pressure and flow... not only pressure. What is the flow rate of your pump, once you know that , you can determine the needed pipes
At this time, have you carried out a compression test on each cyclinder? I don't know this engine, but valve reseat and checking airflow into the engine's cyclinders and making improvements would be timely. Also, is the distributor electronic to ditch the old points?? Nice work. Best wishes.
yep all that was done in previous video's... 14Kg per cylinder, electronic ignition and much more. TXS for asking... its all in the playlist of white thunder
Excellent video Steve. I really like the paint job on the engine and exhaust manifold. What type of paint did you use? Enamel? One issue Steve, there is a very small drip of red paint on the black block right by the oil filter housing which was driving me mad as I watched you install the oil filter. 😂😂😂😂. Thanks Steve, keep them coming 👍🇬🇧😊
Thanks Dunan, I will need to check that paint drip.. as for the paint , that is 2 component special engine paint .
@@D3Sshooter excellent Steve. Thank you for the info.
Can you show how the air ducts from the front valance to the brakes work please? I have the same valance, as I don't race it's just for looks and to de-bumper what was a rubber bumper car, but I could never work out how to actually run ducts from the openings onto the brakes. On my Riley exhaust I used stainless lock wire to tie on the wrap as it looked a little more period correct for a vintage car than modern metal cable ties. The wire digs in and is less visible on the wrap.
Sure pal, send me a mail and I will send you the pictures... steve@flashsplash.be
I had problems with a brand new regulator which would get blocked intermittently so I bypassed it, I haven't investigated why it has been a problem yet. The make is Malpassi
Do you have a external electric fuel pump?
Yes , I do... in the back of the car...you can hear the pomp at the end of the video just before I start the car
What size ultra sonic cleaner is that please ?