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FE Power Forums => Private Classifieds => Topic started by: BigBlueOvalFan on June 23, 2021, 06:23:59 PM
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As the ad states, any aluminum brand will do. Not sure how many different brands there are for this head but I think Dove would be one. I'll take them needing repair and missing parts, needing rebuilt. Not really looking for Ford factory originals as they are probably out of sight price wise but if you have some in the reasonable range, I'm a buyer. Thanks
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As far as i know Dove was the only aftermarket Tunnel port stuff made other than factory heads. I dont think you will find them any cheaper than Ford heads. If you buy Dove heads make sure they are know good heads, IE will pressure check. His later stuff was impregnated with a plastic type stuff to help with the porous issues. That makes welding or repairing them harder. Where are you located?
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For information only but the cavalry might be just over the hill.
http://fepower.net/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=9639.msg108294#msg108294
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As far as i know Dove was the only aftermarket Tunnel port stuff made other than factory heads. I dont think you will find them any cheaper than Ford heads. If you buy Dove heads make sure they are know good heads, IE will pressure check. His later stuff was impregnated with a plastic type stuff to help with the porous issues. That makes welding or repairing them harder. Where are you located?
Ok, thanks for the info. I have dealt with Dove porosity issues prior so I'm familiar with it. I'm located in SoCal.
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I have a set of original Ford heads I would sale. If interested shot me a PM thanks Lance .
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For information only but the cavalry might be just over the hill.
http://fepower.net/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=9639.msg108294#msg108294
That does look promising, I'll have to read through the entire thread. How far out are they with actually doing this ?
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I can answer a little bit, still kind of a vague answer though. We have talked with a ton of casting companies, found one that is willing to play ball. The cost of the mold is still pricey, so we're going to try and kill two birds with one stone by creating a casting that can be used for both purposes, instead of needing multiple molds and doubling the cost. This requires that both types are developed before commencing with casting. It's adding some time to things but making the project feasible.
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I can answer a little bit, still kind of a vague answer though. We have talked with a ton of casting companies, found one that is willing to play ball. The cost of the mold is still pricey, so we're going to try and kill two birds with one stone by creating a casting that can be used for both purposes, instead of needing multiple molds and doubling the cost. This requires that both types are developed before commencing with casting. It's adding some time to things but making the project feasible.
Thanks for the update