Cylinder head manufacturer

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Cylinder head manufacturer

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Nicely worked 12G202 head with 31/26.4mm valves. Painted a distinctive blue colour - does anyone have any ideas on the company who did the work?
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Has it been stamped near the themo stat housing or on a flat surface?

alot of companys stamp around them area's
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The valves fitted are just a size up from the originals 27 mm and 25.4 mm, the 12g202 head I have is blue as well. I believe the heads fitted to the later 1098s were quite frequently painted this colour.
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You'll find the same blue primer on many blocks and heads applied at the factory.
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Thanks. Just to say there is precious little flat space around the thermostat housing for any stamp marks. I had not seen that blue colour before.
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Some people stamped them at the other end behind the heater tap.

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