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"c" head ??
what is a 'c' head ? is it different than a "A" head ??? thanks .. steve
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Re: "c" head ??
The head with the big "C" on it is a Model B head better breathing than an A, but still only slightly higher compression. The head with the big"B" on it is the "police head" with 5.5:1 compression.
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05-03-2011, 02:17 PM | #3 |
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Re: "c" head ??
Yes they're diff. then Model A. They use the three bolt water pump & I believe they are 5.2 compression.
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05-03-2011, 02:59 PM | #4 |
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Vince has a good explanation of the A and B heads.
http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/ABcy...comparison.htm Bob |
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Re: "c" head ??
thank you . i did notice the difference in the combustion chamber & the 3 bolt w/pump ................... steve
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There is another bit of trivia should you decide to run this head (which I don't recommend, the slight increase in compression is offset by the problem of a different water pump). There were two different three bolt water pumps. The first was used in 1932 and is the one you should use in a Model A, The second is shorter and used in 1933/34 where the radiator sloped rearward. The shorter pump requires a shorter pulley and a 1933/34 timing cover to relocate the generator towards the rear. Charlie Stephens |
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i really dont have a need for it at this time . thank you for the heads up ! im running a 6-1 now . ................... thank you for ALL the help on this .... steve
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would the "C" head be good for a stock "A" ?????????? .. steve
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Re: "c" head ??
I just bought ( at the Renninger show) what I believe to be a B head that is marked F6 Made in USA. The front and rear is angled, not rounded like an A. It has the 3 bolt water pump. Can anyone identify this head ?
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well i bought the coupe & 2 p/u loads of xtra parts . thank you all for the help ... steve
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