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mcorrell · 08-13-2014, 08:20 AM

I am trying to identify the cylinder head that is on my 1929 Model A. Several years ago my father had the cracked head replaced by a local Model A guru (now deceased

). My dad cannot remember if it was a used original or if it was aftermarket. To make matters worse there are no invoices for the parts or labor and the engine has been repainted since. There are several markings cast into the head. Can anyone tell me what to look for on an original Ford head?

Mike V. Florida · 08-13-2014, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mcorrell

I am trying to identify the cylinder head that is on my 1929 Model A. Several years ago my father had the cracked head replaced by a local Model A guru (now deceased

). My dad cannot remember if it was a used original or if it was aftermarket. To make matters worse there are no invoices for the parts or labor and the engine has been repainted since. There are several markings cast into the head. Can anyone tell me what to look for on an original Ford head?

No marking on the head for a stock compression head built during the days of production.

Steve Plucker · 08-13-2014, 08:28 AM

Can you tell us what markings are cast into the head?

I always thought that there was a small, raised triangle near the water outlet hole signifying an original head...somewhere in that area?

Pluck

mcorrell · 08-13-2014, 08:58 AM

There are markings near the 2 & 3 sparkplugs on the left side but I cannot recall the shape. I will post some pictures of the markings tonight.

Fred · 08-13-2014, 11:13 AM

Some of the early heads had a Ford Script & a raised area around the dist. lock down hole..

Gary WA · 08-13-2014, 01:01 PM

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someone did a study on heads a while back with photos.might try a search Bob Johnson I think.

mcorrell · 08-14-2014, 08:45 AM

I took some pics of my cylinder head last night. The only markings I found were an "F1" and a "C(?)F" between the distributer and the #3 plug. I saw no "Ford" markings or any other ID. There were a few rasied bosses that appeared to have rivets in them were a small tag or tags might have been. However, there are no traces of any tags.

Fred · 08-14-2014, 09:47 AM

That is an after market head..

mcorrell · 08-14-2014, 12:12 PM

Thanks. Any idea of manufacturer and compression?

Purdy Swoft · 08-14-2014, 12:46 PM

Probabably 4.22 or there about. Higher compression cast iron heads with original appearsnce of the past usually had heart shaped combustion chambers with compression ratios of 5.2 or somewhere close, more or less.

08-13-2014, 08:20 AM	#1
mcorrell Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canotn, NC Posts: 163	Cylinder head identification I am trying to identify the cylinder head that is on my 1929 Model A. Several years ago my father had the cracked head replaced by a local Model A guru (now deceased ). My dad cannot remember if it was a used original or if it was aftermarket. To make matters worse there are no invoices for the parts or labor and the engine has been repainted since. There are several markings cast into the head. Can anyone tell me what to look for on an original Ford head? __________________ 1929 (early) Model A Special Coupe - restored to original 1964 Buick Wildcat convertible

08-13-2014, 08:58 AM	#4
mcorrell Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canotn, NC Posts: 163	Re: Cylinder head identification There are markings near the 2 & 3 sparkplugs on the left side but I cannot recall the shape. I will post some pictures of the markings tonight. __________________ 1929 (early) Model A Special Coupe - restored to original 1964 Buick Wildcat convertible

08-13-2014, 11:13 AM	#5
Fred BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 1,421	Re: Cylinder head identification Some of the early heads had a Ford Script & a raised area around the dist. lock down hole..

08-13-2014, 01:01 PM	#6
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,455	Re: Cylinder head identification Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) someone did a study on heads a while back with photos.might try a search Bob Johnson I think. __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

08-14-2014, 09:47 AM	#8
Fred BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 1,421	Re: Cylinder head identification That is an after market head..

08-13-2014, 08:28 AM	#3
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Cylinder head identification Can you tell us what markings are cast into the head? I always thought that there was a small, raised triangle near the water outlet hole signifying an original head...somewhere in that area? Pluck

08-14-2014, 12:12 PM	#9
mcorrell Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canotn, NC Posts: 163	Re: Cylinder head identification Thanks. Any idea of manufacturer and compression? __________________ 1929 (early) Model A Special Coupe - restored to original 1964 Buick Wildcat convertible

08-14-2014, 12:46 PM	#10
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Cylinder head identification Probabably 4.22 or there about. Higher compression cast iron heads with original appearsnce of the past usually had heart shaped combustion chambers with compression ratios of 5.2 or somewhere close, more or less.