Hi Mike ,
What is the ISBN # for this book ?
TIA ,
Mark Hanna
AN5L/13731
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Gigante [SMTP:mikeg@vicnet.net.au]
> Sent: Friday, September 18, 1998 2:33 PM
> To: William M. Schickling; Bob; spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
> Subject: Re: Alexander (7 port cross flow) Aluminum head
>
> I agree, a little goldmine of info, including part nos for special tuning
> parts, and other interchangeable BMC parts as well as period
> performance modifications. It also has cam specs etc etc etc.
>
> I'd suggest that if anyone comes across this book somewhere, grab it.
>
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: William M. Schickling <bugeye@dreamscape.com>
> To: Mike Gigante <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Bob <Bob@itgonline.com>;
> spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, September 17, 1998 8:20 PM
> Subject: Re: Alexander (7 port cross flow) Aluminum head
>
>
> >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
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> >______________________________ Reply Separator
> >>> >_________________________________
> >>> >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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> >>> From: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>
> >>> Subject: Re: Aluminum head
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