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06-14-2015, 06:51 PM | #1 |
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Thomas Head from Snyders
Has any one purchased a Thomas head from Snyders? I wanted to know your thoughts on it. Quality of the head, problems etc. The reason i am asking is i have a Winfield reproduction that is plagued with porosity problems, so i am throwing in the towel and looking for a replacement. Your thoughts are greatly apppreciated.
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06-14-2015, 07:08 PM | #2 |
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Re: Thomas Head from Snyders
Is Dan Price selling heads to Snyders?
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06-14-2015, 07:30 PM | #3 |
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Re: Thomas Head from Snyders
I looked at his web site and did not see any Thomas heads.
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06-14-2015, 08:52 PM | #4 |
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Re: Thomas Head from Snyders
Dan sold the patterns for the Thomas to Don Snyder several years ago.
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06-14-2015, 11:36 PM | #5 | |
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Re: Thomas Head from Snyders
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Where did you purchase your Winfield (new/used?) and what comp ratio is it ? I ask, because all of the Winfield heads that I've owned, including current one, are without porosity ! However, I have seen OLD original used aluminum Winfield heads that had such problems. Why don't you call Snyders and speak with Steve and ask him questions regarding heads that he sells, including type /cr /make. He is a very knowledgeable and friendly guy to deal with , IMO and experience ! |
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06-15-2015, 03:53 AM | #6 |
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I had a old Thomas from Dan Price and it was great made good power and never had any problem |
06-15-2015, 04:25 AM | #7 |
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Re: Thomas Head from Snyders
I have a Winfield head bought from Reds Headers about 4 years ago .
I filled it with coolant only a few weeks ago and water oozed from a pinhole on the top of the head. I ran a drill down it a little way and filled it with JB Weld which dried the same colour as the alloy when sanded smooth and so far appears to have worked although the engine hasn't been really tested yet and I just hope there aren't any other leaks that I can't see! Keith |
06-15-2015, 07:38 AM | #8 | |
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06-15-2015, 07:39 AM | #9 | |
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06-15-2015, 10:17 AM | #10 |
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Re: Thomas Head from Snyders
Are those heads that are in stock the ones that had some porous casts heads in that batch
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06-15-2015, 01:51 PM | #11 |
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Re: Thomas Head from Snyders
I have been running a Dan Price Thomas head for 16-17 years. Never had an issue with overheating or anything.
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06-15-2015, 03:06 PM | #12 |
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06-15-2015, 03:53 PM | #13 |
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Re: Thomas Head from Snyders
Thanks for the update Tod. If a guy were to buy one today from Snyders do you think it would be ok?
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06-15-2015, 04:42 PM | #14 | |
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Don told me the other day that he has already sold 15 or 16 of that batch. Tod |
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06-15-2015, 07:43 PM | #15 |
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Re: Thomas Head from Snyders
I have a Dan Price- Thomas head on a highly modified B block in my 1930 deluxe delivery. I love it.
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