The recent dirt track racer I picked up has a Ford Head on it with a number 8 on the front by the water neck. What does the 8 mean? Is there any significance?
Thank you,
Adam
Ford Head with an 8
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jawa
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Jack Putnam, in Ohio
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Re: Ford Head with an 8
That is most likely a mold number. If your making 6000 a day you need more than one mold.
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Re: Ford Head with an 8
Looks like you need a new exhaust manifold, too. Yours looks cracked.
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Re: Ford Head with an 8
Please post pix of exhaust side of engine looks interesting
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Re: Ford Head with an 8
Most likely a pattern number.
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Re: Ford Head with an 8
Here is the exhaust picture. The car is a 1927 Model T dirt track racer that Paul Larson owned. The lake pipe has a manual cut off and so does the regular exhaust pipe. You can make it loud or quiet, whatever fits your mood.
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Re: Ford Head with an 8
Period garage mod. Like.
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jawa
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Re: Ford Head with an 8
Thank you! I wish I had more information about the car but I didn't get far when I posted it on here a few months back. I have it running now and it is going to be fun to drive this summer.
Adam
Adam