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Old 10-31-2019, 09:57 AM   #1
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Default Headbolts

Why do some flathead headbolts have an H on the head, and some have an S on the top? (These are Canadian Flatheads)

I've come across both, on various engines.



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Old 10-31-2019, 11:32 AM   #2
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Likely identifies Fords sources.
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Old 11-04-2019, 03:06 PM   #3
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Really?
No one has a definitive answer as to why headbolts can have either an 'S' or an 'H' on the head?

My trust in the Fordbarn as the ultimate pool of old timer knowledge is deeply shaken...

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Old 11-04-2019, 05:06 PM   #4
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The most likely answer was given. Bolts supplied to Ford from alternative suppliers. Not definitive, but most likely. There shouldn't be any physical difference between them. It's not like Using one type over another is an ancient speed secret.
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At the time there were two different suppliers for the bolts.
One was located in Hamilton Ontario and the other in Stratford Ontario.
Thus the H and S
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Old 11-04-2019, 05:25 PM   #6
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really?
No one has a definitive answer as to why headbolts can have either an 's' or an 'h' on the head?

My trust in the fordbarn as the ultimate pool of old timer knowledge is deeply shaken...

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Old 11-04-2019, 05:32 PM   #7
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Really?
No one has a definitive answer as to why headbolts can have either an 'S' or an 'H' on the head?

My trust in the Fordbarn as the ultimate pool of old timer knowledge is deeply shaken...

Kirk
Kirk, you need to be a little patient before you rip the Barners.
You got your answer
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Old 11-04-2019, 05:54 PM   #8
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Clearly the humour intended in my post didn't translate well to text.
I'll try harder next time.

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Old 11-04-2019, 06:22 PM   #9
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You gotta remember, old men, don't usually get nicer as time rolls by

Always keep in mind that old age and treachery, beat youth and skill

I used to be young, I know about it!
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Old 11-04-2019, 06:37 PM   #10
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I did assume your reply was tongue in cheek. A winky smily emoticon would have helped.
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