OHV for model T Fords

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Eric Edwards
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OHV for model T Fords

Post by Eric Edwards » Mon Nov 24, 2025 1:16 pm

I have one rebuilt Frontenac OHV head. 428 Valves fitted in recut seats. New recast steel rocker train parts and new custom valve springs. Includes Aluminum Fronty cover and finned side plate Also have the holy grail of speedster carbs as advertised by Frontenac. The very desirable HP5A Zenith sidedraft
Not sold separately Serious inquiries
Also. One “poor man’s Fronty/Rajo dual intake OHV
Complete with rocker train and upper water inlet valves have been removed. Adapter plate could be machined to suit T block
$750 USD shipping included to lower 48 and Canada


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Re: OHV for model T Fords

Post by AndyClary » Mon Nov 24, 2025 9:55 pm

Is this head an R, S or T?

Thanks, Andy


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Eric Edwards
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Re: OHV for model T Fords

Post by Eric Edwards » Wed Nov 26, 2025 2:09 pm

Most likely a T but it’s all about how much they are planed. That’s the only difference. A T can become an s or R with head surfaced to a high t compression.


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Re: OHV for model T Fords

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Wed Nov 26, 2025 2:22 pm

Eric Edwards wrote:
Wed Nov 26, 2025 2:09 pm
Most likely a T but it’s all about how much they are planed. That’s the only difference. A T can become an s or R with head surfaced to a high t compression.
My understanding has been that the R head has a larger intake port.

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