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Duffy1 · 12-22-2012, 07:14 PM

I have looked in Snyder catalogue and find no H C head for B engine .So I assume you have to use a model A H C head and change to a model A water pump . Your input on this would be appreciated .

Thanks

pat in Santa Cruz · 12-22-2012, 08:23 PM

your assumption is correct

columbiA · 12-22-2012, 10:27 PM

For my 5.9 Brumfield head on my B engine,I tapped the 2 small coolant holes on both sides of center stud and plugged them with 1/8" pipe thread socket head plugs.I tapped the holes until the plugs were just above the deck when tight,and then filed them leveland filledthe hex holes with J-B weld& & filed them flat.I used the Fel-Pro 7013-C gasket.The 5.5 Snyder head may take a different gasket.Mine has been fine for the last 14,000 miles.

James Rogers · 12-23-2012, 06:49 AM

There is no aftermarket HC head offered for the Model B engine BUT, if you are using it in a 32 up car or truck, you can use a Model A head and Charlie Yapp makes adapters to use the B pump and block off the A outlet. Not like having a correct head but, it would work. I don't know about on a 33-34 vehicle but it would work on a 32 or any straight radiator car/truck.

Now, if you use it in an A, just plug the two steam holes like Columbia says, generally with 5/16 allen bolts, and install it like any A head. Other than these 2 holes, the B block is just like the A deck.

Charlie Stephens · 12-23-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by James Rogers

There is no aftermarket HC head offered for the Model B engine BUT, if you are using it in a 32 up car or truck, you can use a Model A head and Charlie Yapp makes adapters to use the B pump and block off the A outlet. Not like having a correct head but, it would work. I don't know about on a 33-34 vehicle but it would work on a 32 or any straight radiator car/truck.

Now, if you use it in an A, just plug the two steam holes like Columbia says, generally with 5/16 allen bolts, and install it like any A head. Other than these 2 holes, the B block is just like the A deck.

James,

I think the Charlie Yapp adapter you are thinking about is the one to adapting the V8 pump (http://www.secretsofspeed.com/V8-ADAPTER.htm) to a Model A head. The problem with the V8 pump is that it does not have a provision to mount a fan. The Model A type head and pump should work fine in a 1932 vehicle. The Model A head and pump would be too long for a 1933-34 vehicle.

Charlie Stephens

Duffy1 · 12-23-2012, 01:06 PM

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Gentlemen ; Thanks for the input .

Ice man · 12-24-2012, 05:38 AM

I got a Lion Head from Charlie Yapp, an adaptor and V8 water pump from H&H which has a modern seal (NO leaks) and also has no place for a fan, but with my Walker Rad it never needed a fan, never ran hot in the Florida sun and then on to St.Thomas,VI with sun and mountains. Iceman

Jim Brierley · 12-24-2012, 04:06 PM

I plug the 4 little holes that are basically down the center-line of the engine. They must be slush to support the gasket.

12-22-2012, 07:14 PM	#1
Duffy1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mo. City , Texas Posts: 725	H C Head for B engine I have looked in Snyder catalogue and find no H C head for B engine .So I assume you have to use a model A H C head and change to a model A water pump . Your input on this would be appreciated . Thanks

12-22-2012, 08:23 PM	#2
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: H C Head for B engine your assumption is correct

12-22-2012, 10:27 PM	#3
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: H C Head for B engine For my 5.9 Brumfield head on my B engine,I tapped the 2 small coolant holes on both sides of center stud and plugged them with 1/8" pipe thread socket head plugs.I tapped the holes until the plugs were just above the deck when tight,and then filed them leveland filledthe hex holes with J-B weld& & filed them flat.I used the Fel-Pro 7013-C gasket.The 5.5 Snyder head may take a different gasket.Mine has been fine for the last 14,000 miles.

12-23-2012, 06:49 AM	#4
James Rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Asheville,NC Posts: 3,104	Re: H C Head for B engine There is no aftermarket HC head offered for the Model B engine BUT, if you are using it in a 32 up car or truck, you can use a Model A head and Charlie Yapp makes adapters to use the B pump and block off the A outlet. Not like having a correct head but, it would work. I don't know about on a 33-34 vehicle but it would work on a 32 or any straight radiator car/truck. Now, if you use it in an A, just plug the two steam holes like Columbia says, generally with 5/16 allen bolts, and install it like any A head. Other than these 2 holes, the B block is just like the A deck. __________________ http://www.model-a-ford-4bangers.com/ Last edited by James Rogers; 12-23-2012 at 07:02 AM.

12-23-2012, 01:06 PM	#6
Duffy1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mo. City , Texas Posts: 725	Re: H C Head for B engine Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Gentlemen ; Thanks for the input .

12-24-2012, 05:38 AM	#7
Ice man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Southern Pines, N.Carolina Posts: 210	Re: H C Head for B engine I got a Lion Head from Charlie Yapp, an adaptor and V8 water pump from H&H which has a modern seal (NO leaks) and also has no place for a fan, but with my Walker Rad it never needed a fan, never ran hot in the Florida sun and then on to St.Thomas,VI with sun and mountains. Iceman

12-24-2012, 04:06 PM	#8
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,088	Re: H C Head for B engine I plug the 4 little holes that are basically down the center-line of the engine. They must be slush to support the gasket.