Hoof head

John Warren

John Warren

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Hi all. Anyone heard or have any information on a HOOF head
 

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It does have a heart shaped combustion chamber like most other higher compression heads . It appears to be cast iron . the important thing is compression ratio
 
The Hoof Co., John C,162 N. Franklin St Chicago Il produced automotive products as early as Model T era.
 
The hoof print from a race horse is good for a speedster.
For a truck, a draft horse shape works better at low revs.
 
The ribs in the combustion chamber appear to be an attempt at causing a lot of swirl in the fuel mixture + an increase in compression ratio, but at the expense flow and flame front. My guess is that the Hoof Head was not successful in the market place.
 
According to the Mail Truck section of the Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards all mail trucks came with a Hoof governor that fit between the carburetor and intake manifold. Probably the very same company that made the head.
Dave
 
I have one exactly like that. Nice head with a high compression but is extremely heavy. Probably a third heavier than a stock head. Until now, mine is the only one I have ever seen.
 
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