7 port round nose

[59fan]

Is there any way of getting a 7 port Alexander head under a round nose bonnet without haviing to cut holes in the bonnet for the carbs?

Ian

[mk1]

In short, NO.

[AndyB72]

You certainly can't get SUs under a round nose bonnet, even with some serious chopping of the dashpot and manifold. Amals may be an option on some short manifolds.

[mk1]

FI could also be an option.

[59fan]

Thanks for the responses, I was expecting a no.

Don't fancy Fuel Injection, Amals are interesting but I believe they are a bit rubbish, I notice that you can buy them new though.

Looks like I'll be sticking with 5 ports then

Ian

[AndyB72]

A nice Speedwell head would be a better option, I think Mark has one or two for sale

[mk1]

Ian bought one of mine at Beaulieu.

[59fan]

Indeed I did, thats going on the pickups new engine over winter, I also have one of your GT heads which i bought from your lovely, but very dangerous for sale section a while back.

However I am considering the engine for my Woody, when it is restored of course, and whilst i have enough bits for a Speedwell Courier replica, apart from carbs, i think it may be fun to have a different engine rather than run two Speedwell converted style ones.

I was considering selling the GT head and going down the Alexander route, but holes in the bonnet are a no no, it has to look completely standard externally.

Time to get all my old mini books out and look for some inspiration I guess.

Ian