B head sample.

[Tod]

This is the first B head at my new iron foundry. The last foundry didn't have quality control so they had to go. Winfields, Thomas, and blocks are all slated to be cast.



Tod

[KUDZUVIPER]

Looking good Tod. What will be the standard compression ratio? will spark plugs be tapped/sizes? and finally, cost?

[Dodge]

Tod, excellent. Looks like you really nailed the crows foot combustion chamber.

[lsr490]

Very nice

[Tod]

I picked this head up from the foundry today. It is very nice, especially for the first sample. They mentioned being very interested in sampling an engine block asap. I have quite a few Winfield heads and iron Thomas heads to make as well.


Tod

[Beater]

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as you have seen on FB, im in for one this winter

[Beater]

got lucky on the bottom to

[noyo55]

I’m also ready when you get into production. I see that you cast. ‘C” into it. Since it’s higher compression might be more appropriate if it was “C+” ?h

[Charlie Stephens]

Originally Posted by noyo55

I’m also ready when you get into production. I see that you cast. ‘C” into it. Since it’s higher compression might be more appropriate if it was “C+” ?h

Since I would like it to look stock under the hood I would prefer just the "C".

Charlie Stephens

[Purdy Swoft]

That's a good thought, Charley !!!

[noyo55]

Just joking about the C+ guys. Don’t take your selves so seriously !!

[lsr490]

Just checking in for a little progress report.
Thanks

[Beater]

I was wondering how things were going. I was in for a B head, not sure now. whats stalling me out is how hard it is to get a water pump for a reasonable price for the B. should make a true B head that takes an A waterpump

[Charlie Stephens]

Originally Posted by Beater

I was wondering how things were going. I was in for a B head, not sure now. whats stalling me out is how hard it is to get a water pump for a reasonable price for the B. should make a true B head that takes an A waterpump

What you are asking for is a high compression Model A head and that is already available in a configuration that is better than the original 1932 to 1934 head. Tod is definitely going down the right path with this project. His head will let the Model B owners run a stock appearing but high compression head in the their vehicles. Previously the 1932 Ford owners could run a high compression Model A head and use the Model A water pump (it places the fan belt in the correct location). The owners of the 1933-34 vehicles had a different problem. The water pump used on the 1933-34 four cylinder cars was shorter to allow for the slope of the radiator (see attached photo). This will give them a high compression head for their vehicles.

Charlie Stephens

[Tod]

More castings are ready to be made.



Tod

[JRN1967]

Originally Posted by Tod

More castings are ready to be made.

Tod

Tod, I noticed in a past thread that you have a Mazak in your shop. Just wondering if you use it to make this B head?

[Tod]

Originally Posted by JRN1967

Tod, I noticed in a past thread that you have a Mazak in your shop. Just wondering if you use it to make this B head?

I'm not sure which Mazak you mean, but I am currently running all cylinder heads in my Toyoda Horizontal Machining Center. My new fixture design allows me to make heads with less set ups. I cut it from 3 to 2 set ups. In my new Mazak HMC I will be able to make blocks in 2 set ups as well.



Tod

[JRN1967]

Originally Posted by Tod

In my new Mazak HMC I will be able to make blocks in 2 set ups as well.

Tod

I work tech support in the Northeast, it's good to read your Mazak's are part of the process.

John

[Beater]

Originally Posted by Charlie Stephens

What you are asking for is a high compression Model A head and that is already available in a configuration that is better than the original 1932 to 1934 head. Tod is definitely going down the right path with this project. His head will let the Model B owners run a stock appearing but high compression head in the their vehicles. Previously the 1932 Ford owners could run a high compression Model A head and use the Model A water pump (it places the fan belt in the correct location). The owners of the 1933-34 vehicles had a different problem. The water pump used on the 1933-34 four cylinder cars was shorter to allow for the slope of the radiator (see attached photo). This will give them a high compression head for their vehicles.

Charlie Stephens

yes get that, I guess I can use a A head on the B block. well here is a question for the maker, Tod. if I drill the extra steam holes in the A heads that you make, will I run into the water passage or is it to thick in that area to be able to hit the water passage?

[Tod]

Originally Posted by Beater

yes get that, I guess I can use a A head on the B block. well here is a question for the maker, Tod. if I drill the extra steam holes in the A heads that you make, will I run into the water passage or is it to thick in that area to be able to hit the water passage?

It should be no problem hitting the water passage.


Tod