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1928fordmodelaspecial · 06-16-2017, 01:54 PM

I found that the center elongated water jacket on the cylinder head is filled and solid by what looks like weld or manufacturer failure to grind out during production. has any else seen this?

lindy williams · 06-16-2017, 02:31 PM

Earlier heads did not have the center elongated hole like the later heads. Some original heads had a round hole in the center.

Tom Wesenberg · 06-16-2017, 03:33 PM

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Someone used plain water for coolant, and the water touching the head rusted that oval area. Just leave it, as it's fine, but check the head and block for rust deposits, especially at the rear of the block.

06-16-2017, 01:54 PM	#1
1928fordmodelaspecial Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Benton, KY Posts: 5	28' head I found that the center elongated water jacket on the cylinder head is filled and solid by what looks like weld or manufacturer failure to grind out during production. has any else seen this?

06-16-2017, 02:31 PM	#2
lindy williams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 335	Re: 28' head Earlier heads did not have the center elongated hole like the later heads. Some original heads had a round hole in the center.

06-16-2017, 03:33 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 28' head Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Someone used plain water for coolant, and the water touching the head rusted that oval area. Just leave it, as it's fine, but check the head and block for rust deposits, especially at the rear of the block.