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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