Model T Aluminum head ?

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Model T Aluminum head ?

Post by johnr » Sat Sep 13, 2025 7:07 pm

Just finished replacing a blown head gasket on our 27 depot hack and noticed the head to be cast aluminum.
The head has the Ford logo on it.
Did ford make an aluminum head or should I assume the head to be an aftermarket item?

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Re: Model T Aluminum head ?

Post by DanTreace » Sat Sep 13, 2025 7:27 pm

If a cast letter ‘Z’ is on front water outlet, that’s a Z head. Modern part. Model T’s have iron cylinder heads.
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