Hate to ask value... Model A police-B head
 

I have been told I could have and engine that had been modified back in the 60's. I'm told it has a pressurized oil system. but the interesting thing is it has a B head on it. ( four stud water pump). I don't know if I want to mess with the engine assembly or if the head is worth anything. Thoughts.


I will try to get a picture of it soon

Re: Hate to ask value... Model A police-B head
 

show us the head and engine.......

Re: Hate to ask value... Model A police-B head
 

I am currently running one of those heads, love it. What it is worth depends on condition. Look at the recess over the piston to get a rough idea how many times it has been milled. Does it have cracks? Put your general location in your profile a that would effect desirability.

Charlie Stephens

Re: Hate to ask value... Model A police-B head
 

The "B" head is a Police Head.
You can get the full information in Vince Falter's website
https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/ABc...comparison.htm

Re: Hate to ask value... Model A police-B head
 

A out in the wild B police head $20-50 Swap meet dirty/rusty $120.00 max. Perfect, resurfaced no cracks $200-250

Re: Hate to ask value... Model A police-B head
 

Wick is spot on. No high value........

Re: Hate to ask value... Model A police-B head
 

I recently sold one (like three weeks ago) that was planed, painted and ready to go on the car and the most i could get was $110. Lot's of lookie lou's but only one guy pulled out his wallet. About 5 years ago i had several and i was selling them in the $400-$500 range. But the market is changing.

Re: Hate to ask value... Model A police-B head
 

I have a police head on my coupe and it performs well. If I were building another engine I would use a police head if I had one on hand; but I would not go looking for one. If I did not have one I would simply use a new 5.5 or 6.0 high compression head from Snyder’s. So I don’t think it has a great value unless ready to install; and even then the value is less than a new Snyder’s head.

I believe Wick is spot on with his estimates.

W. Michael

Re: Hate to ask value... Model A police-B head
 

Figure if it has a Crack, your going to spend $200.00 before it can be used.
I found that out on a old speed head.

Re: Hate to ask value... Model A police-B head
 

There is 1 on facebook marketplace in Missouri for $50.