Post to the EFV-8 Forum
Post Classified Ads
Shop the Online Store

User Login

Not Registered Yet? Click Here to Sign Up!

Early Ford V-8 Club Forum

FORUM RULES: Users agree to these Rules when using Forum.

The site administrator reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of the user agreement without prior notice to the user. It is the responsibility of the user to regularly review the terms of this agreement.

The user agrees to the following terms:

All information that you provide to us for your membership is correct.
You will not use your membership to spam, harrass, or exploit other members in any way.
Vulgar, Abusive, Racist and Sexist Language will not be tolerated.
Commercial-type sales postings will not be allowed.
No mass posting or flooding of the boards is allowed.
No Advertising of parts or cars; no Ebay or business/commercial ads (please use the "Classified" for ads Wanted or For Sale).
VIEWING MULTIPLE TOPICS ON SCREEN: You can choose to see more than 10 Topics at a time ... Log In and choose "Preferences" from the top bar on the Forum page. Scroll down and Change the "Default Topics Returned" parameter to 25 or 50, and save the changes. Since this setting is stored in your browser 'cookies' (if enabled), it seems to use that stored value even if you are not logged in. So, if you use a PC that you haven't logged into the forum from, the setting still seem to remain at the default.
EXTERNAL PHOTO LINKS ON FORUM: You can still use external photo links in your posts on the new forum. They follow the rules of any link in that they have to have the URL link qualified down to the full image file name (example: .jpg). The links will open in a new browser window, the same as an uploaded image attached to a post. Since an image attachment to any post does not display inline with the post, the results are the same. You can use multiple external links within a post. This link is from photos on a site from Don Clink's 'Deuce@75' albums:

http://donclink.com/deuce_75_1/images/dscn2950.jpg

Using links from photo sites such as Photobucket can help in "size" issue with uploaded attachment files. For best viewing in web browsers, photos should be around the 800x600 pixel range, and probably not more than 1024x768. Most cameras today store HUGE jpg image files, as the default settings are in the 7, 8, 10, and 12Mb image sizes. The image files that are then attached are very large, and the browser can't display the full image size without using the scroll bars. Use the re-sizing functions of your photo editing software to reduce the image to 800x600, which reduces the file sixe and the image load time in the browser. Don uses Google's free Picassa3 software, which is an excellent photo management product. All of the photo albums of the Deuce, Grand National, and Auburn that are links on the NORG site were built using Picassa's web creation functions. And it's free? (THANKS to Don Clink for the info!)
HOW DO I SHOW MY EMAIL ADDRESS ALONG WITH MY USERNAME? You can LogIn on the Forum, and select PREFERENCES. On this page Members can add optional information such as their City,State, Country; Occupation; Hobbies: list a Homepage; list AOL Instant Messanger Handle; Signature; "Make Email Address viewable to others;" and even change the number of Default Topics shown on a page. WHEN others click on your profile, they will see this information.

EFV-8 Club Forum / General Ford Discussion / Cylinder head question

Reply to Discussion | New Discussion

<< previous || next >>

Posted By

Discussion Topic: Cylinder head question

bentspoke

08-11-2021 @ 12:32 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Member
Posts: 12
Joined: Sep 2012

I own a '34 Ford which is largely original. Sometime over the years a previous owner swapped the aluminum cylinder heads for steel and I am in the process of replacing them.

The passenger side cylinder heads are scarce, but I came across this one in usable condition (pictured). The part number stamp has the letter "R" after the numbers 40-6049. This seems unusual; is this a Ford head? I am wondering if it could be an aftermarket replacement part. Thanks.

40 Coupe

08-12-2021 @ 5:51 AM

reply profile send p.m.

Senior
Posts: 1801
Joined: Oct 2009

Ford production heads have the part number indented into the casting and some have raised numbers, none are stamped. Typically Ford heads with part numbers with suffix R are made after production as replacement. IMO the head shown is improper for an original 34 and most likely an aftermarket head. The head shown appears to have a manufacturer mark (circle with C inside ) Ford heads with manufacturer indication are a circle and a number ( 1, 2 or 3 inside).

This message was edited by 40 Coupe on 8-12-21 @ 5:58 AM

1934 Ford

08-23-2021 @ 2:54 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Senior
Posts: 582
Joined: Oct 2009

Has any body had their aluminum heads welded? I took one off that had coroded around a water passage an got to close ot the combustion chamber and leaked. I think those corroded areas could be alumawelded and then resurfaced to last another 87 years? Have any of you guys done that?

1934 Ford's since 1972

This message was edited by 1934 Ford on 8-23-21 @ 2:56 PM

ford38v8

08-23-2021 @ 4:20 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Senior
Posts: 2883
Joined: Oct 2009

I’m not a ‘34 expert, but I’m with 40 coupe. The lack of Ford script, the mold mark dots, the R, and the apparent part number stamping all point to aftermarket.

About welding an aluminum head, tig should do an acceptable job, but warpage issues will require consideration also.

Alan

3w2

08-23-2021 @ 5:46 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Senior
Posts: 877
Joined: Oct 2009

Alan,

With respect, no Ford cylinder head, V8 or four-cylinder had Ford script prior to August, 1934 and no '33 aluminum V8 head had a part number until a cast iron version was released late in that model year. The cylinder head in question appears to be a typical '33 head with a service part number stamped on it post production. There's really nothing on the head to distinguish it from a used-in-production head except for that stamped-in number.

ford38v8

08-23-2021 @ 6:42 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Senior
Posts: 2883
Joined: Oct 2009

Ah ha! I’m sure glad I qualified my post with the fact that I’m not a ‘34 expert!

Alan

08-23-2021 @ 9:28 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Senior
Posts: 823
Joined: Oct 2009

But Alan....we thought you were just kidding about not being an expert

John

bentspoke

08-24-2021 @ 6:13 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Member
Posts: 12
Joined: Sep 2012

Thank you for the comments.
I am assuming the "R" designates "replacement". Did Ford or the Ford dealers stamp "R or L" at any time to indicate side for the 21 stud heads?

1934 Ford

08-25-2021 @ 9:56 AM

reply profile send p.m.

Senior
Posts: 582
Joined: Oct 2009

Left or right? They only fit one way, waterpump flange to the front.

1934 Ford's since 1972

<< previous || next >>

NOTE: YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED USER AND BE LOGGED IN TO POST (and reply to) messages in this forum. If you are a first time user, please click the CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT in the masthead above to register and Log In. After that, all you do is LOG IN to enjoy using this site.

DISCLAIMER: The V-8 Club does no independent testing of any of the opinions, thoughts or suggestions presented in the website on the Forum, in the Tech Tips section, or any section. A reader should consider the website to be a forum wherein differing solutions to a particular set of circumstances may be discussed. Ultimately, the selection of an item for an individual's vehicle must be based upon the independent study of the vehicle owner in consultation with people in the hobby and restoration experts.

Early Ford V-8 Club Forum

Merchandise Questions

Membership Questions