Re: First of many cylinder head questions

Charles,
   The large "c" shaped valve spring compressor that is sold at all Sears 
tool departments works well on the 1275 cc cylinder head.
   Make sure that you have the head magnafluxed before you invest in the 
rebuilding parts and labor.  I usually find  cracks in 30 - 50 % of all the 
used BMC A-Series stock cylinder heads that we check.  Pay close attention to 
the base of the spark plug threads and between the #2 and #3 adjacent valve 
seats. 
   Good luck with your project.
Gary L