Most 1275s were lead free heads to begin with. Why worry about lead in a can.
As a previous lister said, slap it on and run it.
Combustion chamber size in a 1098 is 28.3cc
Combustion chamber size in a 1275 is 21.4cc
Along with smaller valves, I think it would drive like it was towing a truck!
Paul A
Rob Lewis wrote:
> I've been off the list for a while, didn't
> realize that unleaded isn't as big a problem
> as some part supplies would indicate....
>
> Lead in a can didn't even register.....
>
> I'll head to Pep Boys tonight to see what
> they have in case the 1275 doesn't like
> decaf.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Geoff Branch [mailto:gjbranch@mediaone.net]
> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 2:01 PM
> To: Rob Lewis; Gerard Chateauvieux; spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Will a 1098 head fit on a 1275?
>
> But it seemed like the only complaint about the 1275 head was that it
> didn't
> have a no lead conversion. It seems like it's the concensus of the list
> that
> running no lead is no problem anyway. Slap it back together and go.
> And if
> you're really worried about it buy some lead in a can?
>
> Geoff Branch
> '74 Meejit "Yellow Peril"
> '72 Innocenti 1300 Mini
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rob Lewis" <rob.lewis@photondynamics.com>
> To: "Gerard Chateauvieux" <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>;
> <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 2:40 PM
> Subject: RE: Will a 1098 head fit on a 1275?
>
> > According to Kent, it won't fit.
> >
> > But, the point was not for performance or
> > improvment, just trying to use the parts
> > that I have to get engine put together
> > quick and put on the road. The 1098 block/1275 head
> > will cost too much to build right now,
> > especially when I have a good 1098 head
> > and a good 1275 block.
> >
> > I just wanted it on the road with the least
> > amount of cash outlay.
> >
> > The "We tight" mentality (if it is what I
> > think it is.)
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Gerard Chateauvieux [mailto:pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com]
> > Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 1:33 PM
> > To: Rob Lewis; spridgets@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: Will a 1098 head fit on a 1275?
> >
> >
> > Rob,
> >
> > Yes it will likely fit, but why...?? I read the link text, but this is
> a
> > false economy. A major factor in engine performance is the breathing
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