I'm afraid it doesn't list an ISBN number in the book (normally inside
in the title pages), although on the back cover it has a number in
close to the right form.
85113-004-6
It doesn't say it is an ISBN number, but it looks like one.
the listed address for the publishers is
Speedsport Motobooks
Acorn House
Victoria Road
Acton, London W3
Perhaps one of the UK listers can tell us if they are still in business?
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: Hanna, Mark <mhanna@ball.com>
To: 'Mike Gigante' <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Cc: 'Spridgets@Autox.Team.Net' <Spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
Date: Friday, September 18, 1998 9:03 AM
Subject: RE: Alexander (7 port cross flow) Aluminum head
>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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>> >>> Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 10:22:56 -0400
>> >>> To: Bob@itgonline.com (Bob)
>> >>> From: Brian Thornton <bthor@master.adams.com>
>> >>> Subject: Re: Aluminum head
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