Raymond Mays Head Wanted

[tiganut]

Long shot I know,but looking for a Mays Mk3 head,would take complete engine.

[lew]

I think I know where there is a head on a shelf.I would not know the difference between mk1,2 or 3.Pls explain so I could identify.
   
   Does Tiganut imply the Tiga race cars? if so I made a few out here under licence to Tiga
   
   Lew

[3.8Jaguar]

The Stage 3 Rudspeed/Mays Head can be identified by the fact that the rocker cover is held on buy screws around the mounting flange on to the head instead of central screws/knobs down the centre line attaching to the rocker posts, though this way is not 100% reliable as some stage 1 and 2 heads have been modified to this.
   
   The other method is looking at the Water Pump bypass. on the stage 3 it is cast into the head on the stage 1 and 2 this is achieved via a modification to the thermostat housing.
   
   I hope this is of help.
   
   www.bristolengineering.co.uk

[lew]

THANKS i WILL INVESTIGATE FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES AS TIGANUT SEEMS TO BE NO LONGER BE INTERESTED

[tiganut]

Hi lew,indeed it refers to Tiga cars,specifically Sports 2000's.I loved the '79,made 5 new tubs for them,& imported the Essex Tiga,chassis No 1 back to the UK,now sold it,as they were absolute horrers,stunning looks though.
    The Raymond Mays head is a 12 port aluminium head,rather than the ford iron head.The Mays item takes triple DCOE Webbers.
   The Mk1 has the 3 central securing studs down the centre of the rocker cover,while the Mk 2 & 3 are around the perimeter,as 3.8 Jaguar points out.
     I did manage to find a head,& ,believe it or not,I have now found another.Both Mk 1's,but they work just the same.

[tiganut]

I would post some pictures,but dont know how???

[nikbj68]

Hi Neil. Photo tips HERE.
   Congrats on finding not one, but 2 heads!

[tiganut]

Thanks for the link,but I dont use any hosting sites,all my pictures are on my pc.

[nikbj68]

Tiganut`s photos, showing his bare head:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   with carbs/manifold:
   
   
   
   and a fully assembled engine:
   
   

[tiganut]

Thanks Nik.

[3.8Jaguar]

Don't forget to get original Items pressure tested as the quality of casting and material on the May's Heads were not the best in period plus the ravages of time.