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Vic in E-TN · 01-01-2015, 07:20 PM

I have seen the pictures in a recent thread of the soon to be available Tod Winfield Crow Foot head. I have been trying to think through why this would be better than the regular Winfield or the regular Ford head. It probably has something to do with flow patterns or flame propagation.

If someone has the theories available or a reference to look over, I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
Vic

Roadster62 · 01-01-2015, 09:01 PM

Is it a Crow Foot because there are ridges in the combustion chamber? If so Google Recardo head, and some info will come up, they used this on aftermarket Model T heads back in the day. Bob

johnneilson · 01-01-2015, 10:38 PM

The Crows foot chamber had a large radius in the center closing off some of the cylinder. Not the flat edged one (straight).

Jim Brierley · 01-02-2015, 12:28 PM

and yes, it is about flow. i like the crows foot best, it was also used by Cyclone, Weiand and likely others.

Vic in E-TN · 01-02-2015, 01:04 PM

Jim:
Thanks for the reply. I will be looking for a list of older books that have specific information on the various combustion chamber and head designs for our engines that have proven themselves in decades past.

Vic

johnneilson · 01-02-2015, 02:35 PM

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Do a search for the Ricardo book on line.
It has a bunch of good info.

J

colin1928 · 01-02-2015, 04:02 PM

Also Phil Irving Tuning for speed

01-01-2015, 07:20 PM	#1
Vic in E-TN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 491	Winfield Crow Foot Head question I have seen the pictures in a recent thread of the soon to be available Tod Winfield Crow Foot head. I have been trying to think through why this would be better than the regular Winfield or the regular Ford head. It probably has something to do with flow patterns or flame propagation. If someone has the theories available or a reference to look over, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Vic

01-01-2015, 09:01 PM	#2
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: Winfield Crow Foot Head question Is it a Crow Foot because there are ridges in the combustion chamber? If so Google Recardo head, and some info will come up, they used this on aftermarket Model T heads back in the day. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

01-01-2015, 10:38 PM	#3
johnneilson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 34.22 N 118.36 W Posts: 1,054	Re: Winfield Crow Foot Head question The Crows foot chamber had a large radius in the center closing off some of the cylinder. Not the flat edged one (straight).

01-02-2015, 12:28 PM	#4
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,085	Re: Winfield Crow Foot Head question and yes, it is about flow. i like the crows foot best, it was also used by Cyclone, Weiand and likely others.

01-02-2015, 01:04 PM	#5
Vic in E-TN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 491	Re: Winfield Crow Foot Head question Jim: Thanks for the reply. I will be looking for a list of older books that have specific information on the various combustion chamber and head designs for our engines that have proven themselves in decades past. Vic

01-02-2015, 02:35 PM	#6
johnneilson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 34.22 N 118.36 W Posts: 1,054	Re: Winfield Crow Foot Head question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Do a search for the Ricardo book on line. It has a bunch of good info. J

01-02-2015, 04:02 PM	#7
colin1928 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Australa Melbourne Posts: 878	Re: Winfield Crow Foot Head question Also Phil Irving Tuning for speed