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Does anyone still use an R G Reeder Aluminum Head?

I have been helping a friend to get a Model T running right that he inherited, and it has everything no one needs, especially a 12 Volt system, for the distributor, and R G Reader kind of ruff head.

The Mag coil ring was removed and the magnets were removed from the flywheel.

I like to keep the engine, in good condition, the way Henry Ford built it.

I use one one my Speedster. I'm sure there are a lot of them out there.

I have a Reeder head on my '14 Touring and it works great. It also has great compression.
I bought it in 2006, have not drilled any extra holes in it & have not had it resurfaced. This car is a hand crank only and usually starts on the 2nd or 3rd pull. When cranking it you can REALLY tell it has lots of compression. I'm happy with it!!!

Keith

I have Reeder heads on my 1915 and 1911.
I am pleased with both of them.

If you are thinking about sending the head down the road, please let me know.

: ^ )

Keith

J1MGOLDEN wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:49 pm

Does anyone still use an R G Reeder Aluminum Head?

I have been helping a friend to get a Model T running right that he inherited, and it has everything no one needs, especially a 12 Volt system, for the distributor, and R G Reader kind of ruff head.

The Mag coil ring was removed and the magnets were removed from the flywheel.

I like to keep the engine, in good condition, the way Henry Ford built it.

Well if your looking to get ride of the head, send it my way - what head would you like back?

The head is on a friend's 1924 Model T engine that I am helping get running well.

The engine starts rather quick and easy, so the head does not seem to be a problem.

With these comments and a few others I have recently received, it looks like the head will stay where it is now.

One other interesting comment is that Ralph G Reeder and Ralph Zajicek were both from Dickerson, Texas.

They both went cross country in R, G.s 1920 closed T.

They both were selling aluminum heads about that time.

Did that tour ruin a good friendship?

I just bought a Reeder head. Plan to put it on my 16 Touring.

Are there any issues when installing this head? Do you use high head bolts? Any special considerations?

Bill

Reeder Made a high head and a low head.

You have to know which one you have to determine the bolt length required.

You can buy an anode to reduce the dissimilar metal corrosion problem.

Another interesting tidbit about that centerdoor in the picture - Ralph air conditioned it

I'm considering installing a Reeder head on my crank-start only '14. Being 80+, will I have a hard time cranking it???? , or is it that much better than the stock original low head.

Bruce,
You will be able to feel some difference in cranking, but not enough to make you think you made a bad decision. As long as you coils are rebuilt and calibrated, and your carburetor is good and dialed-in, the increased compression should make it start easier. If you are not happy with your Reeder head, let me know!

: ^ )

Keith

Thanks Keith. Going to give it a try.