[Roadsters] datsun 1600 head questions

[Daryl Smith]

I think you're right, and that would probably be the easiest way to tell!!
Daryl

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Cole" <datrock at centurytel.net>
To: <ljordan704 at netscape.net>
Cc: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 7:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] datsun 1600 head questions


> If I remember right doesn't the iron head have a 3 bolt water tower, 
> while all R-16 aluminum heads either S.A.E. or Metric have 2 bolts or 
> studs holding the tower to the head. That would be one way to visually 
> tell if you didn't have your magnet with you. My 67 spl 03595 with it's 
> 3 main #9677 engine has a cast head. My old reliable R-1305 engine 
> already had an SAE aluminum head placed on it when I bought it for $20 
> back in the 80's,  it is still running in a 68 spl that is driven daily 
> by my brother.  Bill
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