Peter's BSA Bantam B175 Engine Strip/Inspect Part 2 WARNING! Scenes of a Crusty nature! 

Totally enthralled watching the rescue of my engine! Thanks so much Dean. The care you take to make sure there's no further deterioration caused by the repair process is inspirational. We were on the edge of our seats as you tightened down the extractor tool. And what a horror show once they were cracked apart! The creature from the black lagoon would have felt right at home in that crusty, scabby case. We're definitely thinking of you and your family and hoping that everything goes to plan. Thanks again Peter

It is pouring with rain, I am waiting for parts and I have just paid a fortune to renew my US residency. I needed to see someone else having problems so this video was perfectly timed. Thank you.

An excellent video. Displays all your skills and knowledge. Peter was right to have entrusted this engine with you.

Thanks Dean, lovely work. Looking forward to the next. Thinking of you and yours. Cheers, Peter.

Another great educational and entertaining video from deep in the depths of the RETROMECCANICA repair shop.

Brilliant stuff. well separated cases revealing as you suspected corrosion . Gearbox like new . wow.

Enjoyed watching this video excellent work....all the best with your family...hope all goes well

Well that was crusty, well done for getting it apart without throwing it up the garden......and wishing all goes well from Tweed Towers

Brilliant video Dean and your skills at making tools for the job

nicely extracted Dean onward and upward hopefully👍👍👍👍🏍🏍🏍🏍 My thoughts are with you, i've been there all the best Kev

Ah, memories!! I had a lump of 1" x 1/4" bent into a U shape for bantam clutches, and also used a three leg puller. Phil

Good job brother. That is crank is rough.

Nice work Dean, I think you enjoy making tools as much as me. Fine job. I like your puller cap idea, you will probably see some made over at my shop in the future. Man that crank is ruff!

A great demonstration how patience and trade skill pays off. Most "punters" would have completely mullered that engine getting it apart. That engine is completely salvageable, and I hope the owner makes the decision to continue with the rebuild. Has the chip come off the kickstart quadrant or ratchet being in that position on that side of the engine? You'll sort it anyway. There's not much effort required for the gearbox and the internals other than the crankcase look pristine.......You should see some of the "shitters" I have to deal with! Given what these engines are fetching it's certainly well worth repairing...........Hope all goes well this week........

Had the same problem with the cup washer on my D3.

Hi Dean. Very crusty but definately savable. Maybe have the parts vapour blasted or at worsed shot blasted.

the problem with easy-outs is that when the head of a bolt is sheared off and you drill into the remains, the easy-out tends to expand the shank of the bolt and jam it tighter. drilling into the head of a screw is better!

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