B head sample.

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Tod

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This is the first B head at my new iron foundry. The last foundry didn't have quality control so they had to go. Winfields, Thomas, and blocks are all slated to be cast.



Tod
 

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Looking good Tod. What will be the standard compression ratio? will spark plugs be tapped/sizes? and finally, cost?
 
I picked this head up from the foundry today. It is very nice, especially for the first sample. They mentioned being very interested in sampling an engine block asap. I have quite a few Winfield heads and iron Thomas heads to make as well.


Tod
 
I’m also ready when you get into production. I see that you cast. ‘C” into it. Since it’s higher compression might be more appropriate if it was “C+” ?h
 
noyo55 said:
I’m also ready when you get into production. I see that you cast. ‘C” into it. Since it’s higher compression might be more appropriate if it was “C+” ?h
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Since I would like it to look stock under the hood I would prefer just the "C".

Charlie Stephens
 
I was wondering how things were going. I was in for a B head, not sure now. whats stalling me out is how hard it is to get a water pump for a reasonable price for the B. should make a true B head that takes an A waterpump
 
Beater said:
I was wondering how things were going. I was in for a B head, not sure now. whats stalling me out is how hard it is to get a water pump for a reasonable price for the B. should make a true B head that takes an A waterpump
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What you are asking for is a high compression Model A head and that is already available in a configuration that is better than the original 1932 to 1934 head. Tod is definitely going down the right path with this project. His head will let the Model B owners run a stock appearing but high compression head in the their vehicles. Previously the 1932 Ford owners could run a high compression Model A head and use the Model A water pump (it places the fan belt in the correct location). The owners of the 1933-34 vehicles had a different problem. The water pump used on the 1933-34 four cylinder cars was shorter to allow for the slope of the radiator (see attached photo). This will give them a high compression head for their vehicles.

Charlie Stephens
 

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JRN1967 said:
Tod, I noticed in a past thread that you have a Mazak in your shop. Just wondering if you use it to make this B head?
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I'm not sure which Mazak you mean, but I am currently running all cylinder heads in my Toyoda Horizontal Machining Center. My new fixture design allows me to make heads with less set ups. I cut it from 3 to 2 set ups. In my new Mazak HMC I will be able to make blocks in 2 set ups as well.



Tod
 
Charlie Stephens said:
What you are asking for is a high compression Model A head and that is already available in a configuration that is better than the original 1932 to 1934 head. Tod is definitely going down the right path with this project. His head will let the Model B owners run a stock appearing but high compression head in the their vehicles. Previously the 1932 Ford owners could run a high compression Model A head and use the Model A water pump (it places the fan belt in the correct location). The owners of the 1933-34 vehicles had a different problem. The water pump used on the 1933-34 four cylinder cars was shorter to allow for the slope of the radiator (see attached photo). This will give them a high compression head for their vehicles.

Charlie Stephens
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yes get that, I guess I can use a A head on the B block. well here is a question for the maker, Tod. if I drill the extra steam holes in the A heads that you make, will I run into the water passage or is it to thick in that area to be able to hit the water passage?
 
Beater said:
yes get that, I guess I can use a A head on the B block. well here is a question for the maker, Tod. if I drill the extra steam holes in the A heads that you make, will I run into the water passage or is it to thick in that area to be able to hit the water passage?
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It should be no problem hitting the water passage.


Tod
 
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