[Healeys] Video- Engine block manufacturing process

[Andy Thorp]

I came across this a couple of weeks ago and thought it was very interesting.

The car shown is a series 1 Morris Isis (1955-56) and the gallery head being
fitted doesn't have a vacuum brake connection feature so guessing the film was
shot in 1955-56. This engine is the same as used in the 56 BN4 except the dish
pistons are changed for high compression flat tops, twin SU carbs replace the
single and a second fan blade is added.

Interesting to see the running in process is the same as other manufacturers
of the era- round to the redline on a dyno then give it to the customer to
drive gently for 500 miles. Also interesting is the completed engines with
their carburettors, manifolds and red fans installed have not all received the
final Morris Green paint.

http://www.britishpathe.com/video/magic-in-metal-reel-1
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/magic-in-metal-reel-2
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/magic-in-metal-reel-3

Same again just in case the list chops them in half
http://tinyurl.com/q4rluyv
http://tinyurl.com/njzevv4
http://tinyurl.com/o6awf5g



Some other interesting snippets- BN1s being assembled downstairs of the
Nash's
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/british-built-cars-for-u-s/
http://tinyurl.com/qhvmudy

Longbridge strikes in 56
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/the-big-strike
http://tinyurl.com/pd2ewg6
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/bmc-strike
http://tinyurl.com/n989ubz

Andy.