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Replacement OEM aluminum head
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Joeellsasser |
02-16-2017 @ 2:25 PM
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I have a 34 that has a seepage from the head in the spark plug area. It was fix with JB weld. I would like to purchase and replace the head. Who makes a OEM style head and where can one be purchased. I'm not looking to replace it with an aftermarket performance style. I want to keep it original as possible.
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MG |
02-16-2017 @ 2:55 PM
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I got the heads for my '34 at Kearney Pattern Works in San Jose, CA They advertise in the V8 Times.... Click on this link > http://kearneyfoundry.com/ REPLICA CASTINGS: "Kearney Pattern Works & Foundry manufactures exact duplicate cylinder heads for 1933-1936 Ford V8's, as well as a finned "Hot Rod" version. We manufacture exact duplicate finned cylinder heads for V-12 Lincoln flatheads, as well as a custome 3 carburetor intake manifold. These products are commonly sold to individuals who restore cars and require the very best when entering shows."
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MG |
02-16-2017 @ 3:41 PM
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Pictures of the cylinder heads I got from Kearney Pattern Works attached below:
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MG |
02-16-2017 @ 3:42 PM
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And, the left head....
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1934 Ford |
02-16-2017 @ 5:10 PM
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I finally replaced my last original aluminum head with a cast iron one with aluminum paint. Looks great, but I know it's not right. Anybody know approximate cost of theses new heads?
1934 Ford's since 1972
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MG |
02-16-2017 @ 5:14 PM
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I paid Kearney $1500.00 for the set I have on my '34 back in 2015....
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Joeellsasser |
02-16-2017 @ 6:17 PM
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Does the anti freeze leach thru the aluminum heads? The area doesnt look like it is cracked. Second cylinder above the spark plug.
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MG |
02-16-2017 @ 6:31 PM
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"Does the anti freeze leach thru the aluminum heads?" I've never heard of such a thing. Looks like you might have some seepage around/from the stud above that cylinder....
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02-17-2017 @ 12:49 PM
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I agree it is most likely seepage from the stud above changing the head will not correct this. I would suggest some engine cooling system sealer like Bars Leak.
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Joeellsasser |
04-17-2017 @ 1:58 PM
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Update, note leak in the sparkplug area, on the other head there was a leak dead center between plugs on the flat part of the head. Yes the aluminum head has corroded or had two bad castings.
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