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09-24-2017, 10:07 AM | #1 |
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Cast brass heads
I went to a local car show a few weeks ago and briefly talked to the owner of a blue '36 roadster (I think he's a member here).His flatty was supercharged and had cast brass heads.I've never seen or heard of them before and must be rare.Does anyone know anything about these heads? Just curious.
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09-24-2017, 11:20 AM | #2 |
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Re: Cast brass heads
From the ones I've seen in photos over the years, they were used in marine applications.
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09-24-2017, 11:42 AM | #3 |
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Re: Cast brass heads
Federal Mogul had some called termo-flow.
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09-24-2017, 11:43 AM | #4 |
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Re: Cast brass heads
Bronze actually, made by federal mogul. Pretty rare birds nowadays.
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09-24-2017, 11:44 AM | #5 |
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Re: Cast brass heads
Federal-Mogul made them. I believe they were a bronze alloy.
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09-24-2017, 03:21 PM | #6 |
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09-24-2017, 04:58 PM | #7 |
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Re: Cast brass heads
I don't remember seeing fins.The top surface was flat...I think.
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09-24-2017, 05:43 PM | #8 |
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Re: Cast brass heads
don't think they have any watr jackets??
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09-24-2017, 09:48 PM | #9 |
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Re: Cast brass heads
I've seen iron heads polished and brass plated, but that over 60 years ago.
I have a couple sets of Federal Mogul heads that are are cast bronze with aluminum tops, and they do have water passages. |
09-26-2017, 08:22 PM | #10 |
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Re: Cast brass heads
I believe you will find them on the McGee roadster...one of the most iconic hot rods ever. I saw it being restored at the SoCal Speed shop and I don't think there were any water outlets. That's been years ago and my memory isn't what it used to be.
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09-26-2017, 10:55 PM | #11 |
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Re: Cast brass heads
Picture I posted has the water outlets, and Sidevalves picture has the ports for the water outlets. But, it does not appear they go through the entire head surface. Only a way to get the coolant out of the block into the radiator.
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