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| Author: | TheMiniMan [ Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Allen/Pinion alloy 8 port cyl head |
ok ok, i know we`ve all had discussions before about which head is best blah blah blah i`m just putting this out there--> if any of you know the origins/history of this head then let me know what you know ok? (if you could) i do know a fair bit about it but to trace it back to being one of the earliest of this type "for Sure" would be pretty cool     & no it`s not for sale (just yet)  cheers & drool away boys & girls
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Allen/Pinion alloy 8 port cyl head |
If the Karcraft Yagoona sticker is any indication it is from the mid 80s. I wonder if Greg at Karcraft would know? |
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| Author: | Karcraft [ Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Allen/Pinion alloy 8 port cyl head |
That sticker brings back memories ! Karcraft started in Smithfield in 1978 and we moved to Yagoona is 1980/1981 where we stayed for 7 years before moving again (we kept running out of space). I have seen a couple of these heads over the years but I cannot help you with who owned it. Morris 1100 was pretty close to the timeline. 
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Allen/Pinion alloy 8 port cyl head |
Hi Karcraft, You were on the Horsley Drive when I first started buying bits from you in 1981. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sat Sep 19, 2015 10:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Allen/Pinion alloy 8 port cyl head |
Morris 1100 wrote: Hi Karcraft, You were on the Horsley Drive when I first started buying bits from you in 1981. I remember Yagoona, went there a few times. |
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| Author: | 1310/71 [ Sat Sep 19, 2015 10:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Allen/Pinion alloy 8 port cyl head |
Morris 1100 wrote: Hi Karcraft, You were on the Horsley Drive when I first started buying bits from you in 1981. So that's when the restoration started! |
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| Author: | slacko [ Sat Sep 19, 2015 10:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Allen/Pinion alloy 8 port cyl head |
1310/71 wrote: Morris 1100 wrote: Hi Karcraft, You were on the Horsley Drive when I first started buying bits from you in 1981. So that's when the restoration started! Like
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| Author: | TheMiniMan [ Sun Sep 20, 2015 12:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Allen/Pinion alloy 8 port cyl head |
it`s looking more & more likely that this particular head is actually this one in the pic--> http://mk1-performance-conversions.co.uk/pinion_8_port.htm |
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Sun Sep 20, 2015 9:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Allen/Pinion alloy 8 port cyl head |
slacko wrote: 1310/71 wrote: Morris 1100 wrote: Hi Karcraft, You were on the Horsley Drive when I first started buying bits from you in 1981. So that's when the restoration started! Like As a matter of fact, I bought all the engine bits for my Cooper S from there. 
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| Author: | low n blown [ Sun Sep 20, 2015 3:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Allen/Pinion alloy 8 port cyl head |
TheMiniMan wrote: ok ok, i know we`ve all had discussions before about which head is best blah blah blah i`m just putting this out there--> if any of you know the origins/history of this head then let me know what you know ok? (if you could) i do know a fair bit about it but to trace it back to being one of the earliest of this type "for Sure" would be pretty cool & no it`s not for sale (just yet) cheers & drool away boys & girls Yes it is Matt, It was for sale at the Muster. The guy selling it gave me a flyer. I'm certain its the same motor. G. |
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| Author: | TheMiniMan [ Sun Sep 20, 2015 5:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Allen/Pinion alloy 8 port cyl head |
Yeah , it was Pete Thompson, (Air & Power tools Toowoomba) when we were racing Echo Valley (years ago) him & his Brother & Derick Holstein, before his KAD head, were all running this thing around , inc some Mt Cotton & other tracks etc, i`ve been at him for a long while about it & when he came to see me at the Muster i couldn`t let it go So i`ll pull it down & clean it up & make it go Vroom again
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| Author: | low n blown [ Sun Sep 20, 2015 8:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Allen/Pinion alloy 8 port cyl head |
TheMiniMan wrote: Yeah , it was Pete Thompson, (Air & Power tools Toowoomba) when we were racing Echo Valley (years ago) him & his Brother & Derick Holstein, before his KAD head, were all running this thing around , inc some Mt Cotton & other tracks etc, i`ve been at him for a long while about it & when he came to see me at the Muster i couldn`t let it go So i`ll pull it down & clean it up & make it go Vroom again nice work. Will make an interesting bit of kit. Graham Bergan is using one on his sports sedan. Give him a call if you want more info on it. G. |
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| Author: | miniandmokeworld [ Mon Sep 21, 2015 9:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Allen/Pinion alloy 8 port cyl head |
Greg/Matt Yes we are building the Pinion x flow up again after sitting around ( as they do) for years. The heads were used in the 1100cc class in UK from memory ( very shallow chambers) they flow well for circa early 1970's stock standardstuff.... at around 138 CFM untouched. Many are in poor conditions re corrosion etc as was seen on the one here on ebay recently. Call me if you want to chat Matt. AB |
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| Author: | poeee [ Wed Sep 23, 2015 4:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Allen/Pinion alloy 8 port cyl head |
TheMiniMan wrote: & no it`s not for sale (just yet) How much do you want those wheels?! 
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| Author: | 69k1100 [ Wed Sep 23, 2015 5:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Allen/Pinion alloy 8 port cyl head |
I have a photo of a maroon mini sporting one of these with "John bull racing" carved into it, but I can't remember where I saw it. Maybe The owner (John Bull?) might have some info on when he bought his? |
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