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10-22-2013, 06:54 PM | #1 |
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49 Ford F2 flathead
We ( my Dad and I)( ken) own a 20 T touring, 29 & 30 Model A, 37 Lasaille and R restoring a 47 F2 for my sister. we made the mistake of not marking the head bolt heaters when we took it apart to have the block redone. We have searched books but cannot find the answer, since this truck came from MN,ND and will be going to NY state when completed we would like to have them in the correct position if anyone can help it will be greatly appreciated [email protected] or Ken at 334-803-3872 txt me thanks.
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10-22-2013, 07:07 PM | #2 |
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Re: 49 Ford F2 flathead
Whats a headbolt heater?Pics.
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10-22-2013, 08:48 PM | #3 |
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10-22-2013, 09:18 PM | #4 |
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Re: 49 Ford F2 flathead
If you are talking about the sending units that bolt into the heads the dual connector one goes driver side.
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10-22-2013, 09:28 PM | #5 |
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Re: 49 Ford F2 flathead
A headbolt heater is used in cold weather to warm the engine for easier starting. Our '50 F-2 had one but I don't remember the location. Sorry.
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10-22-2013, 10:37 PM | #6 |
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For you guys in warmer climes, they are simply a threaded element that replaces a head bolt to warm up the engine on a cold day. |
10-23-2013, 03:56 AM | #7 |
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Re: 49 Ford F2 flathead
In as much as most if not all of these were after market items, the positioning was done according to the instructions provided with the units.
As stated, so long as it goes into the water jacket without interference. Most likely the heaters are really not necessary where the truck is going to, so if it were me I would just not install them. This is a pic of a similar heater.
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10-23-2013, 06:19 AM | #8 |
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Re: 49 Ford F2 flathead
Yep! unless it's going to be used in an environment where it is absolutely necessary, do not install them.
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10-23-2013, 06:55 AM | #9 |
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Re: 49 Ford F2 flathead
I will try to post a pic of it but as someone stated it is rod shaped, about 3/8 diam brass color about 10 in long. It has two elec connector tabs at top encased in bakelight material threaded about 3 1/2 down from top. it will fit in a couple of places on each side of the head and there is one for each side. Thanks for help we will try to get diff bolts for it or put them in last to c where they will fit better.
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10-23-2013, 07:45 AM | #10 |
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Re: 49 Ford F2 flathead
I don't know where you're located, but I can start my 48 F1 at -20F without a block heater.
When it gets that cold I run a ceramic forced air heater aimed at the dist/carb for faster starts. If you're determined to use it, I'd say down low and center for even heating |
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