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Re: Alexander (7 port cross flow) Aluminum head

To: Bob <Bob@itgonline.com>
Subject: Re: Alexander (7 port cross flow) Aluminum head
From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson@thicko.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 11:09:54 -0500
Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
References: <1998Sep14.112653.1767.137953@smtp.itgonline.com>
Reply-to: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson@thicko.com>
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Why not ask Vizard?

Bob wrote:
> 
>  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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