cylinder head nuts

[kevinmac/toledo]

question-....... the head nuts on model a ford 28-31... are they the same as 35 ford flathead v8?:

 

[Jim Brierley]

Yes.

 

[kevinmac/toledo]

t5hanks jim; stupid question, but thought they might be...now i can shop for a deal ...i need swome for both engines....kev

 

[kevinmac/toledo]

misspelling is my fat fingers ..sorry...k

 

[Fullraceflathead]

So this means we could use those Cool "Chrome Acorn Style" ones too if not going for completely Original Look!

 

[Jim Brierley]

You might price-shop at CATerpiller, their fasteners are grade 8 or better and often reasonably priced.

 

[bettlesr]

Here's what it looks like with the chrome "V-8" nut covers

 

[HarveyH]

Re: Source for acorn head nuts?

I'd like to doll-up my 1930 Ford A engine a little. Does anybody have a source for 7/16-20 chrome (or stainless steel) Grade 8 acorn nuts? I thought of Colony Fasteners from my motorcycling days but couldn't find Grade 8 on their website. Same with McMaster-Carr: Either Stainless or Grade 8 but not both at the same time. (I've been advised to get Grade 8 since I have a 5.5:1 Snyder head and high-strength head studs.)

I've tried the cosmetic "nut covers" but wasn't impressed with their loose fit.

Thanks!

Harvey

 

[Dodge]

Re: Source for acorn head nuts?

Look on Ebay I got a couple of sets of stainless steel ones there. It was too long ago so I don't remember who I got them from. They were very reasonable on the price.

 

[1931 flamingo]

Put a "dab" of silicone on the inside of the acorns and install.
Paul in CT