Greetings fellow enthusiasts. I am in the process of gathering the necessary engine parts to convert my 130HP Gipsy Major 1 to the high compression 145HP version (the 1C) for my Auster project here in NZ. The only thing I need to get now is one more Aluminium cylinder head (apparently 3 just wont do 😮 )
If someone has one that’s cluttering up the place or knows of a likely place to enquire please let me know.
By: baz62 - 21st October 2013 at 06:33
Thanks for all the advice chaps. I have found two suitable heads (in the UK) so now have 5….always good to have a spare. :eagerness:
By: baz62 - 29th September 2013 at 00:14
Looking closer to home have you contacted Stan Smith ?
I have indeed thanks. I’m also blasting out emails to anyone and messaging any forum I can think of.
Ah Joe I hadn’t thought that far. Presume the 3 or 4 bolt fixing refers to the rocker arm pedestal? As to spark plug thread/valve guides it all depends on what turns up but I’ll have to have a look at the three to confirm what I already have. Yes knew they weren’t cheap! 🙁
By: Joe Petroni - 27th September 2013 at 17:18
Serviceable ones are around £1000 in the UK.
Also depends which type you want, 12mm or 14mm spark plug, 3 or 4 bolt fixing. Later type have larger exhaust valve guides to take the sodium valves.
Add also CFS at Coventry they have them, but see my top comment.
By: The Blue Max - 27th September 2013 at 11:06
Looking closer to home have you contacted Stan Smith ?
By: baz62 - 27th September 2013 at 07:05
Thanks Planemike I had forgotten all about them. Cheers.
By: Arabella-Cox - 22nd September 2013 at 12:26
Would think these guys may be able to help you: http://www.deltair.co.uk/single.htm?ipg=12682
Also Vintech, Vintage Engine Technology at Little Grandsen.
Planemike
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September 22, 2013 at 6:11 am