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woodrow · 10-25-2015, 08:47 AM

On the head of our '31 woody you can see the "B". What does that indicate please? Thanks

modelaer · 10-25-2015, 08:51 AM

High compression head. You will find it in the Service Bulitins.

Pete

monto · 10-25-2015, 08:58 AM

Also, you may find additional info at website "3-29'S" by Steve Plucker.

2manycars · 10-25-2015, 09:12 AM

Look at this link to Vince's site:

http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/ABcy...comparison.htm

Steve Plucker · 10-25-2015, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monto

Also, you may find additional info at website "3-29'S" by Steve Plucker.

Thanks monto but I do not believe that I have ever addressed the "B" head on my website however the above person has.

Pluck

CarlG · 10-25-2015, 11:00 AM

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Commonly known as the "Police Head"

DougVieyra · 10-25-2015, 11:10 AM

In the '60's we called them the 'Police Head'; presumably they had a higher compression ratio.

woodrow · 10-25-2015, 11:24 AM

Thanks for all the good information. This is a really good site for learning.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 10-25-2015, 12:18 PM

Dog here, culd the "B" mean BILL?
Buster T.

Big hammer · 10-25-2015, 02:11 PM

Or Buster :-)

Charlie Stephens · 10-25-2015, 03:31 PM

The comments about higher compression and being called a "Police Head" are all correct. I always assumed the "B" was added so the parts department could tell them apart without having to look at the combustion chamber and guessing. The funny thing is that when the Model B Ford came out in 1932 they had a "C" on the head so people wouldn't get confused.

Charlie Stephens

burner31 · 10-25-2015, 05:44 PM

"B" means "bottom", you must have your head on upside down.
Oh wait...I thinks it's me.

10-25-2015, 08:51 AM	#2
modelaer Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Essex, VT Posts: 40	Re: What does the "B" mean? High compression head. You will find it in the Service Bulitins. Pete

10-25-2015, 08:58 AM	#3
monto Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NH Posts: 182	Re: What does the "B" mean? Also, you may find additional info at website "3-29'S" by Steve Plucker.

10-25-2015, 09:12 AM	#4
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: What does the "B" mean? Look at this link to Vince's site: http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/ABcy...comparison.htm

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CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: What does the "B" mean? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Commonly known as the "Police Head" __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

10-25-2015, 11:10 AM	#7
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,733	Re: What does the "B" mean? In the '60's we called them the 'Police Head'; presumably they had a higher compression ratio.

10-25-2015, 11:24 AM	#8
woodrow Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 141	Re: What does the "B" mean? Thanks for all the good information. This is a really good site for learning.

10-25-2015, 12:18 PM	#9
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: What does the "B" mean? Dog here, culd the "B" mean BILL? Buster T. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

10-25-2015, 02:11 PM	#10
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,431	Re: What does the "B" mean? Or Buster :-)

10-25-2015, 03:31 PM	#11
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,305	Re: What does the "B" mean? The comments about higher compression and being called a "Police Head" are all correct. I always assumed the "B" was added so the parts department could tell them apart without having to look at the combustion chamber and guessing. The funny thing is that when the Model B Ford came out in 1932 they had a "C" on the head so people wouldn't get confused. Charlie Stephens