Update on heads.

[Tod]

Originally Posted by Jonnyenglish

The crows foot seems more popular? I was wanting something around 6:1, should I really be going for the crows foot, I assume thats starts at just over 6:1??
May as well get it right, so the wait is worth it.

I thought the regular chamber was 6:1 and the crow's foot is 7:1.

Tod

[Tod]

I just picked up 10 cores at Snyder's for the 6:1 heads. I wanted those to make some aluminum 6:1 heads that utilize the new strengthening ribs added to Don's core box. It also allows me to test fit the cores into my new mold set-up. Fit just perfect. I smiled.

Right now I need to cut a crow's foot chamber insert, the 6:1 chamber insert, and the Winfield water jacket, which is in the machine right now.

I have a sample block being cleaned up at the foundry an am anxious to get that in the shop to play with. Gotta have something to do to stay busy.

Tod

[Hotrodfil]

Originally Posted by Jonnyenglish

Could we sort something out for shipping to UK??

I'm sure we could.

[Jonnyenglish]

Originally Posted by Tod

OK, I'm starting to cut the water jacket core plug for the Winfield 6:1, non-crow's foot heads. To make things economical, I need to make at least 20 cores. I have 3 people in line already. Anybody else planning on getting one of this configuration? I'm going to do a run no matter what, but even verbal commitments are valued. The pattern is already cut and one half of he mold is sampled. I'm hoping to cast some by the end of the year.

Tod

Ok Im sticking with the 6:1.

[Tod]

The Winfield water-jacket core plug is cutting right now. I modeled up the crow's foot version also.

Tod

[hardtimes]

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Originally Posted by Tod

The Winfield water-jacket core plug is cutting right now. I modeled up the crow's foot version also.

Tod

Wow, that this is great news...second time in last two days !

I've got some heavy iron (B block) just waiting for some more heavy iron and it sounds like ...won't be long, eh
Who says that you can not get a HEAD in this world

[Tod]

I finished cutting one side of the core plug for the Winfields but it looks like there will be a delay in getting to the other side for a couple of days as I am having trouble getting a newly repaired spindle drive to orient the spindle properly in my Mazak. At the same time this repair failed to work my engine block machine developed a glitch in the Z axis signal which means it is not going to do any machining until I fix that. Not sure yet just what the problem is.

For the record - this is very bad, as it leaves me virtually without the capacity to make a living.

Tod

[Purdy Swoft]

Not good !!! I'm sure that you will solve the problem.

[Tod]

Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft

Not good !!! I'm sure that you will solve the problem.

Thanks for the vote of confidence. Turns out, I was able to 1) get my Mazak working with some adjustments to the CPU board dip switches that are basically going around the problem, and 2) get the block machine over the axis hurdle, at least for now.

I had to run a Thomas head for Snyder so I used that to test my new CPU configuration and re-programming of the part for the actual repairs that were done to the drive. All of the time spent on the phone yesterday and in emails was basically worthless. I had to figure the stuff out myself, yet again. Maybe I should just go into business fixing CNC machines. It sure pays better!

Things look a little better right now.

Tod

[Jonnyenglish]

Thats bad luck Tod, these things are sent to try us. Sounds like you can work through it though, hopefully.

[Tod]

Originally Posted by Jonnyenglish

Thats bad luck Tod, these things are sent to try us. Sounds like you can work through it though, hopefully.

I seem to get a lot of testing. But, as of today all my fixes have worked.

I was at the foundry today looking over a Cleveland block and making sure I have a Model A block to start more machine work on. Those 2 blocks and some Snyder Model T parts are supposed to be delivered early next week.

Tod

[Tod]

As of today, the Winfield water jacket core plug is totally finished on the deck side and all roughed out on the top side ready for the finish cutting path. Should be ready for the core shop next week.

Tod

[waxhead]

Good news

[Jonnyenglish]

Yep, good news, sounds like things are progressing.

[Tod]

I recently sent pics of the progress to a guy that sent a deposit. If anyone else who is wanting one would like to see pictures PM me.

Tod