Enterpryse Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Is there an easy way of identifying whether a head has hardened seats fitted, either by visual inspection or manufacturers part number?? Thanks Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazpowerslide Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 If the inlet ports are "humped" at their tops (not circular in shape all the way around their circumference) at manifold face you have an injection head and this should be fitted with hardened seats. To be sure give Burtons a call. Chaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 If you look at the side that has the spark plugs/exhaust and right next to the left most spark plug there is a 'P' stamped into the head - this denotes that the head is suitable for unleaded fuel. My engine was from a 'F' plate and has the P stamped into the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enterpryse Posted October 9, 2003 Author Share Posted October 9, 2003 Thanks Chaz but the head came with twin choke carb. OK Stevo, just checking the head for marks now Cheers Stuart Just Checked, the Head has either 8d or P8 dependant on which way you view the damn thing. If you have an email address or you can tell me how to post a pici up here I'll send it over for review. Or could you have a look at; http://www.stuartwadsley.plus.com/Westfie....003.jpg Thanks Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 The 'P' that your looking for is located above the spark plug hole and is stamped rather than cast. If you look beneith and to the right of the rocker cover bolt hole (in your photo) you can see a slight mark, maybe in real life it is the elusive 'P'. If it is not a 'P' there are other numbers that indicate lead freeness but I don't know what they are. Does this mean your better now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enterpryse Posted October 9, 2003 Author Share Posted October 9, 2003 Thanks Steve, Getting better thanks. Can't lift the head yet, can just about manage the kettle (at least thats what my wife thinks) On my way to the garage now to check. Good job you said stamped and not cast !! Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 acording to haynes manual, a 2lt unleaded head can have any one of the following markings; L, P, PP, R, or RR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enterpryse Posted October 9, 2003 Author Share Posted October 9, 2003 b*******, I can't find any other mark bar the one yopu mention and that looks like an "I" -it looks like a stamp just done badly. Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enterpryse Posted October 10, 2003 Author Share Posted October 10, 2003 Thanks everyone, I can't ID the head as its only got what looks like an I where I would expect a P stamped on it so I'm going to have the seats done anyway. Is there anyting else that should be done at the same time. Bear in mind cash is not at a premium !!! Thanks Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 Give Mike a call at Ferriday (SS Sponsors) whizzo with all Ford stuff and friendly helpful advice - 01785 621710 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast iron Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 Buy the Vizard book - He has some demon DIY tips - Luckily i work for a car manufacturer - If you want your valves back cut I may be able to arrange it for the postage and a fortnight turn around. If you live in the NE you can borrow the book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enterpryse Posted October 11, 2003 Author Share Posted October 11, 2003 Thanks to everyone. Cast Iron; if you were closer, I'm in Kenilworth (Warks) and I was fit I'd accept your very kind offer. Thanks though Mark, I've PMd you Cheers Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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