Mike,
I was so surprised to hear someone mention Mike Garton's book. I have it and
had never heard anyone make mention of it. Not as detailed as Vizrd's book,
but some very interesting information none the less.
Bill Schickling
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Gigante <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
To: Bob <Bob@itgonline.com>; spridgets@autox.team.net
<spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 1998 11:49 PM
Subject: Re: Alexander (7 port cross flow) Aluminum head
>I checked with John Sprinzel about this head (John created the
>original Speedwell Engineering in England and was instrumental
>in the development of the Sebring Sprite when he was at Donald
>Healey Motors. He also raced and rallied bugeye sprites very
>successfully!)
>
>Here is what he had to say:
>
>--------------------
>As far as the Alexander head goes, they were a very successful
>company and I believe this head was well thought of. It would
>almost certainly have been designed for the 948 engine. We
>didn't race against them often, because events were very much
>to FIA Appendix "J" regs, and funny heads just were not allowed,
>unless a hundred cars had been sold in that trim. Anyway - it's
>not such a big job changing over, so what can he lose by trying
>it out? Aloha John
>-------------------
>
>I also found a very brief mentionof the head in Mike Garton's book
>"Tuning BMC Sports Cars" (Speed and Sport Publications Ltd, 1969).
>No real help in this case I'm afraid.
>
>This book is a good little source of info. It is a gathering of info
>that was originally printed in "Cars and Car Conversions" but that
>isn't as obvious as it sounds. it has chapters on 948, 1098, 1275
>Spridgets, MGA, MGB, MG Transmission, Tuning the Suspension,
>The 5 Bearing ('B') Engine, and tables and charts on engine and
>suspension parts.
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Bob <Bob@itgonline.com>
>To: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
>Date: Monday, September 14, 1998 8:45 AM
>Subject: Re: Alexander (7 port cross flow) Aluminum head
>
>
>> I am hoping that their is somebody on the list that knows where I can
>> find info on the Alexander head I have acquired. I am interested in
>> getting this head installed for the Fall weather cruising season.
>>
>> It is a 7 port aluminum head. Four intake ports on the right side of
>> the head and 3 exhaust ports on the left. The standard LCB header
>> bolts up to the left side. Were these heads designed for the small
>> bore engines or the 1275? Intake manifolds, are they available?
>>
>> Any help or information would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Bob Magnotti
>> 59 RHD 5 Speed Sprite
>> Fairfax, VA
>>
>>
>************************************************************************
>>
>> At 11:51 AM 9/10/98 -0400, you wrote:
>> > Brian,
>> >
>> > As you can tell by the information below, I am trying to gather
>> > information on an Alexander 7 port head. Any help or guidance
>> would
>> > certainly be appreciated. To date I have only found one reference
>> to
>> > the Alexander heads in David Vizards blue A-Series book. No real
>> info
>> > just a reference in his book.
>> >
>> > Looking at the head, it appears that it had a 1275 head gasket on
>> it,
>> > but I am not sure if that is the proper engine to use it on.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Bob Magnotti
>> > 59 RHD 5 Speed Sprite
>> > Fairfax, VA
>> > bob@itgonline.com
>>
>>
>>Subject: Re: Aluminum head
>>Author: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com> at internet
>>Date: 9/14/98 10:30 AM
>>
>>
>> Bob,
>>
>> I had a look through all of my reference materials regarding your
>Alexander
>> 7 port head. The only reference I found was the same that you located.
>> I've never heard of such an animal prior to this post. Sounds like
you've
>> located a very unusual period accessory. Good luck chasing down
>information.
>>
>> I'm sorry I couldn't be of more assistance.
>>
>> Happy Healeying!
>>
>> Brian
>>
>>
>> >
>> >
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>> >Subject: Aluminum head
>> >Author: GMari58175@aol.com at internet
>> >Date: 9/9/98 6:14 PM
>> >
>> >
>> > In a message dated 98-09-09 10:11:55 EDT, you write:
>> >
>> > << I recently got my hands on an Alexander, 7 port, aluminum cross flow
>> > head. I believe these heads are a period piece and certainly
>> > collectable but it needs quite a bit of work to bring it back to
>> > usable condition. Have you any experience or knowledge about these
>> > heads? If not do you know who I should contact for guidance? >>
>> >
>> > Hmmm, interesting and very specialized type of question. A couple of
>> > suggestions.
>> > 1. THere is a top shelf race engineering type of specialist named
>Welsh.
>> > Gave his catalog away so can't give it to you. Put the word on the
list
>and
>> > you can get his number/address etc. Top rated from all things I have
>heard/
>> > 2. Try contacting Brian Thornton in Michigan. Brian is a bugeye owner
>who
>> > received a gold level concours at Conclave. He is also knowlegable
>> regarding
>> > these special tuning pieces and may be able to suggest a good shop for
>> you. I
>> > have cc'd Brian on this email. Other than that, I'm afraid I'm dry of
>> ideas.
>> > Sounds like you have a neat piece. Keep me informed
>> >
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