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Tod · 07-20-2021, 04:35 PM

The 3rd sample casting proved even better than the first 2, which are in the hands of builders. I made 4 more prototypes and here is the first one of those machined. These are around 7:1 (just a bit over).

Tod

mercman from oz · 07-20-2021, 05:01 PM

Very nice looking Heads. Well done.

updraught · 07-20-2021, 09:20 PM

I was wondering how you could have a 7 to1 without a spark plug recess ...

alexiskai · 07-20-2021, 10:33 PM

Underside of my Winfield 7:1, for comparison.

deuce5wndw · 07-21-2021, 07:21 AM

Very nice work Tod!!

Tim Ayers · 07-21-2021, 07:22 AM

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Looks great, Tod.

Tod · 07-21-2021, 03:30 PM

All 4 of the next samples have been machined and they came out nice. I think all 4 of them are already sold, but I will be making a batch for the next buyers as soon as I have at least a dozen to make.

Tod

GeneBob · 07-21-2021, 11:15 PM

This is very interesting, (and cool). I have not seen that shape before but I don't know a lot about the different shapes, just that there are several. Can you explain the advantages of this combustion chamber compared to others? Thanks.

Hotrodfil · 07-22-2021, 05:08 PM

Liking that Tod.
The stock 14.9hp head has the sparkplug recess like that.

Tod · 07-22-2021, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodfil

Liking that Tod.
The stock 14.9hp head has the sparkplug recess like that.

It is a proven chamber. I used this on my B heads.

Tod

Mikes Garage · 01-05-2022, 12:55 PM

How can I order one of these heads?
( price and estimated delivery date)

Y-Blockhead · 01-05-2022, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikes Garage

How can I order one of these heads?
( price and estimated delivery date)

I would guess the best way would be to contact Todd via PM or email thru Ford Barn?

nkaminar · 01-05-2022, 03:23 PM

The squish area, where the piston comes close to the head, is what give a puff of air that creates the turbulence. The more turbulence the better the performance. The trick is to not cut off the flow of air into the cylinder by the head. Plus, the more centralized the spark plug, the faster the air/fuel will burn which helps performance. I would guess that Tod's head and the Winfield have been designed with these things in mind. The flathead Briggs and Stratton heads were a good design.

wwirz · 01-05-2022, 05:01 PM

Is the head made from gray iron (class 30/40) or ductile iron (60-40-18, etc.)?? Nice looking casting and machining. Are you planning on leaving the foundry logo on the head as well as HT #?

Mikes Garage · 01-05-2022, 08:52 PM

Since I am a "Junior Member", I have apparently not earned the right to send personal messages or emails

Mikes Garage · 01-05-2022, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

I would guess the best way would be to contact Todd via PM or email thru Ford Barn?

Since I am A "Junior Member" I apparently have not earned the right to send personal messages or email. Therefore I am unable to contact Tod.

Pete · 01-05-2022, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nkaminar

The flathead Briggs and Stratton heads were a good design.

They were the ultimate for efficiency which equates to maximum hp and gas mileage.
Maximum available transfer area with minimum depth and ideal plug location for fastest flame front speed to full chamber.

Tanglfoot · 01-05-2022, 10:43 PM

Hello Tod, yes the Model B 7.1.I received from you last year performs realy well I love it.
Cheers Ross in very warm Mangawhai NZ

Bruce of MN · 01-06-2022, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete

They were the ultimate for efficiency which equates to maximum hp and gas mileage.
Maximum available transfer area with minimum depth and ideal plug location for fastest flame front speed to full chamber.

It would be interesting to compare that to the Harley Davidson racing KR750 flatties, which have a similar reputation.

Tod · 01-06-2022, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikes Garage

Since I am A "Junior Member" I apparently have not earned the right to send personal messages or email. Therefore I am unable to contact Tod.

Mike,

I sent you a private message. I do not spend much time on Ford Barn these days.

Tod

Tod · 01-06-2022, 12:27 PM

This is a 3 main iron block that will be getting one of these heads.

The iron OHV head is slated for one of my 5 main iron blocks. All of this is currently under way, along with a few aluminum builds as well.

I have a video on Youtube of a B block build with an aluminum OHV if anyone is interested.

Tod

Bruce of MN · 01-06-2022, 07:25 PM

Regarding the OHV head, where are the pushrod openings?

Tod · 01-12-2022, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce of MN

Regarding the OHV head, where are the pushrod openings?

Same place as the rest of the drilled holes. Not drilled yet.

Tod

Bruce of MN · 01-12-2022, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tod

Same place as the rest of the drilled holes. Not drilled yet.

Tod

Well, that makes sense!

Tod · 06-29-2022, 05:55 PM

I am bumping this thread since Jack Backer mentioned these heads in another thread.

Tod

Bob Bidonde · 07-01-2022, 08:37 AM

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Nice work developing the new cylinder head. The combustion chambers look like a modified Ricardo style.

jack backer · 07-01-2022, 02:35 PM

Winfield ‘red’ combustion chamber, 7.5 to 1…along with other ‘improvements’ this engine pulls 9% grades at 45 mph with a 3.78 rear ratio direct..

surreveps · 08-26-2022, 03:14 PM

Sorry but I am not allowed to send PM or e-mail.

I am building a Burtz engine for my 1932 Model B, and I am interested in your stock looking crowfoot head CR 7:1

Please contact me on [email protected].

Boston Bruce · 08-31-2022, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack backer

Winfield ‘red’ combustion chamber, 7.5 to 1…along with other ‘improvements’ this engine pulls 9% grades at 45 mph with a 3.78 rear ratio direct..

Giddy up!

winfield_02.jpg

07-20-2021, 05:01 PM	#2
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,361	Re: Stock top crow foot head, again Very nice looking Heads. Well done.

07-20-2021, 09:20 PM	#3
updraught Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 1,969	Re: Stock top crow foot head, again I was wondering how you could have a 7 to1 without a spark plug recess ...

07-21-2021, 07:21 AM	#5
deuce5wndw Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Liberty, KY Posts: 900	Re: Stock top crow foot head, again Very nice work Tod!!

07-21-2021, 07:22 AM	#6
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	Re: Stock top crow foot head, again Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Looks great, Tod.

07-21-2021, 03:30 PM	#7
Tod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salem, Ohio Posts: 1,058	Re: Stock top crow foot head, again All 4 of the next samples have been machined and they came out nice. I think all 4 of them are already sold, but I will be making a batch for the next buyers as soon as I have at least a dozen to make. Tod

07-21-2021, 11:15 PM	#8
GeneBob Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Denver Area Posts: 433	Re: Stock top crow foot head, again This is very interesting, (and cool). I have not seen that shape before but I don't know a lot about the different shapes, just that there are several. Can you explain the advantages of this combustion chamber compared to others? Thanks.

07-22-2021, 05:08 PM	#9
Hotrodfil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norfolk UK Posts: 213	Re: Stock top crow foot head, again Liking that Tod. The stock 14.9hp head has the sparkplug recess like that.

01-05-2022, 12:55 PM	#11
Mikes Garage Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Richmond, Indiana Posts: 7	Re: Stock top crow foot head, again How can I order one of these heads? ( price and estimated delivery date)

01-05-2022, 05:01 PM	#14
wwirz Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Corning NY Posts: 244	Re: Stock top crow foot head, again Is the head made from gray iron (class 30/40) or ductile iron (60-40-18, etc.)?? Nice looking casting and machining. Are you planning on leaving the foundry logo on the head as well as HT #?

01-05-2022, 08:52 PM	#15
Mikes Garage Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Richmond, Indiana Posts: 7	Re: Stock top crow foot head, again Since I am a "Junior Member", I have apparently not earned the right to send personal messages or emails

01-05-2022, 10:43 PM	#18
Tanglfoot Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mangawhai NZ Posts: 66	Re: Stock top crow foot head, again Hello Tod, yes the Model B 7.1.I received from you last year performs realy well I love it. Cheers Ross in very warm Mangawhai NZ

01-06-2022, 07:25 PM	#22
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 1,410	Re: Stock top crow foot head, again Regarding the OHV head, where are the pushrod openings?

06-29-2022, 05:55 PM	#25
Tod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salem, Ohio Posts: 1,058	Re: Stock top crow foot head, again I am bumping this thread since Jack Backer mentioned these heads in another thread. Tod

07-01-2022, 08:37 AM	#26
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,464	Re: Stock top crow foot head, again Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Nice work developing the new cylinder head. The combustion chambers look like a modified Ricardo style. __________________ Bob Bidonde

08-26-2022, 03:14 PM	#28
surreveps Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Norway and Gran Canaria Posts: 16	Re: Stock top crow foot head, again Sorry but I am not allowed to send PM or e-mail. I am building a Burtz engine for my 1932 Model B, and I am interested in your stock looking crowfoot head CR 7:1 Please contact me on [email protected].