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The BSA Workshop => Twins => Topic started by: Gordonh on 23 Jun, 2020, 12:57

Title: Cylinder head
Post by: Gordonh on 23 Jun, 2020, 12:57
Hi all,been offered a twin carb head for my 66 A65 Hornet,it has a casting number 68-701B,would this fit,I have asked before but this is a different casting number.Thanks Gordon.
Title: Re: Cylinder head
Post by: Nanonevol on 30 Jun, 2020, 13:30
If original, I believe your cylinder will need 5/16" bolts for the 2 rear and the rest 3/8".  They all became 3/8" after 1968.
Many older heads may have been drilled out to 3/8" for use on later cylinders so you'll have to check it out.
I've seen that casting number on a head with all 3/8" bolts.