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Sayeth Big Jim: "Old Timer, The cylinders on the Y were only an inch larger (bore) than on the A. With them both having the same bolt pattern, I wouldn't doubt that there was a way for the men at East End Shops to get the Y head to work on the A. Who knows, they may have even been interchangable. Unfortunately my father passed away in 1980, so I do not have him to ask. It was a long time before '80 that the story was related to me. I have never known my father to lie to me about such matters. With all due respect to you, until you can come up with some substantual evidence that it absolutely wasn't done or couldn't be done, I stand by my father's story and my previous post. Sincerely, Big Jim" Big Jim, I meant no disrespect to your father, or to impugn what he told you. But if you live in Roanoke I'd suggest that you go out to the N&WHS Archives and dig out the prints for the two cylinder heads and see. There may, indeed, have been a way to machine a Y6 HP cylinder head to fit the A. But the prints will tell you for sure, as well as the opinions of a couple of guys you'll see working out there at the Archives who worked with steam. Either way, if you find out, please let us know. Sorry you took it personally. It wasn't so intended. Old Timer
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