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Clem Clement · 10-11-2015, 07:35 PM

I have a head with Ford script on it. An expert said that in late '31 Ford began again to put script on his parts. True? The special triangle was not on the water outlet. The # is 62341 in raised letters. The compression area looks standard.
What have I got?

mhsprecher · 10-11-2015, 07:50 PM

FWIW the JS state: "Most cylinder heads had a subtle one or two digit indented casting number located just forward of the #1 spark plug. The letter "B" indicated a high compression head that became available in April 1931. Model A cylinder heads had no pronounced markings on them beyond those noted. Aftermarket heads will appear nearly identical to factory original heads, except they may have raised bosses with numbers or letters. Some service replacements were labeled "Ford USA" or Ford.

My 1930 has nothing on the head other than the casting mark. The head on my Oct/Nov 28 has the Ford script. My level of expertise, as you know, is novice.

glenn in camino · 10-11-2015, 09:41 PM

Script heads are after market used as replacements.

Clem Clement · 10-12-2015, 05:12 AM

Did Ford make the replacement head?

Rowdy · 10-12-2015, 11:00 AM

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I think so. If you look at the bottom of the waterpump flange you likely will find a diamond. 4 of my diamond blocks had these heads. I believe I posted pic's of these before. If you want to buy more of them let me know. Likely I have atleast 3 I would sell. Rod

10-11-2015, 07:50 PM	#2
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: script head FWIW the JS state: "Most cylinder heads had a subtle one or two digit indented casting number located just forward of the #1 spark plug. The letter "B" indicated a high compression head that became available in April 1931. Model A cylinder heads had no pronounced markings on them beyond those noted. Aftermarket heads will appear nearly identical to factory original heads, except they may have raised bosses with numbers or letters. Some service replacements were labeled "Ford USA" or Ford. My 1930 has nothing on the head other than the casting mark. The head on my Oct/Nov 28 has the Ford script. My level of expertise, as you know, is novice.

10-11-2015, 09:41 PM	#3
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: script head Script heads are after market used as replacements.

10-12-2015, 05:12 AM	#4
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: script head Did Ford make the replacement head?

10-12-2015, 11:00 AM	#5
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: script head Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think so. If you look at the bottom of the waterpump flange you likely will find a diamond. 4 of my diamond blocks had these heads. I believe I posted pic's of these before. If you want to buy more of them let me know. Likely I have atleast 3 I would sell. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

10-11-2015, 07:35 PM	#1
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	script head I have a head with Ford script on it. An expert said that in late '31 Ford began again to put script on his parts. True? The special triangle was not on the water outlet. The # is 62341 in raised letters. The compression area looks standard. What have I got?