01-07-2020, 08:05 PM | #1 |
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Hoof head
Hi all. Anyone heard or have any information on a HOOF head
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01-07-2020, 10:40 PM | #2 |
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Re: Hoof head
Interesting! But no Idea!
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01-08-2020, 11:25 AM | #3 |
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Re: Hoof head
Wondering if it was named for the shape of the combustion chamber?
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01-08-2020, 11:40 AM | #4 |
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It does have a heart shaped combustion chamber like most other higher compression heads . It appears to be cast iron . the important thing is compression ratio
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01-08-2020, 11:54 AM | #5 |
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Nobody has seen the underside of a cow's hoof before?
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01-08-2020, 12:27 PM | #7 |
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Plug here.
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01-08-2020, 01:15 PM | #8 |
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Jim Brierleys book is really good , I highly recommend it .
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01-08-2020, 01:28 PM | #9 |
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Where is Jim's book available?
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01-08-2020, 03:24 PM | #10 |
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The Hoof Co., John C,162 N. Franklin St Chicago Il produced automotive products as early as Model T era.
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01-08-2020, 07:13 PM | #11 |
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01-09-2020, 12:31 PM | #12 |
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Thanks guy's!
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01-09-2020, 02:16 PM | #13 |
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time to get a horse!
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01-09-2020, 04:28 PM | #14 |
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Thanks Bruce. I will contact him later today after I get back from the Doctor.
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01-09-2020, 05:38 PM | #15 |
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The hoof print from a race horse is good for a speedster.
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01-09-2020, 07:56 PM | #16 |
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In this case it would be an Oxen, for really slow low torque.
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01-10-2020, 08:36 AM | #17 |
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The ribs in the combustion chamber appear to be an attempt at causing a lot of swirl in the fuel mixture + an increase in compression ratio, but at the expense flow and flame front. My guess is that the Hoof Head was not successful in the market place.
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01-14-2020, 10:39 AM | #18 |
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According to the Mail Truck section of the Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards all mail trucks came with a Hoof governor that fit between the carburetor and intake manifold. Probably the very same company that made the head.
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01-14-2020, 04:57 PM | #19 |
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I have one exactly like that. Nice head with a high compression but is extremely heavy. Probably a third heavier than a stock head. Until now, mine is the only one I have ever seen.
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01-14-2020, 08:55 PM | #20 |
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reply to #5 Blue Truck Nut
Looks like an Elk to me. |
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