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Since we are on the subject of 52 F1 flathead v8 engine mounts. In my 52 F1 pickup, my front cross member has been butchered to fit in a different radiator, to go along with the 351 Cleveland in my pickup. I want to return my pickup to standard. I have an 8BA/8RT to go back in my pickup, and...

Thanks mate, thought so, just wanted to double check.

It goes to the crank case, and appears to be 1/8" NPT. It looks like it will only just clear the lip of the oil pan as it makes it way into the crankcase. I am assuming it is the oil return but wanted to confirm.

Thanks for the responses. I can confirm that there is no grub screw in the oil passage and that ports A and B are connected. For the return line from the bypass oil filter, could someone please confirm that I connect it to this point, circled below?? Thanks once again.

I am new to flathead V8's, have been working on model A bangers for years, so please bear with me. I am beginning to assemble an 8BA short block and want to connect the original oil filter. The picture below is of the rear of the 8BA I am assembling. I was intending to connect the oil supply...

Derek and DP thanks for the info. I will try and contact him.

I seem to recall reading a thread on here about a guy in New Zealand who is building an F1/F100 steering column/box for the model A. I have done a search but cannot seem to find any details. Does anyone here have any information?? Thanks

Sorry, don't have any history on the car, but it is a very nice looking coupe.

Derek, Sent you a PM

If you decide to sell it online, post as many high quality pictures as you can. Also make sure that the first picture that appears on your ad is a picture that shows the overall car. This is the first picture to grab peoples attention. It never ceases to amaze me how many people will only post...

Looks good. Was this the car that was advertised on ebay??

Nice job, thanks for posting how you rectified this problem.

I have one of Joe's engines in my pickup, runs smooth and strong. I will get Joe to build my next engine.

http://specialtymotorcams.com/detail.php?s=high-volume-aluminum-oil-pump-full-flow-well-capped-007

Yep