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I have two flathead camshaft gear covers. It is going into an 8BA motor. I am to the point on my rebuild to install the cover over the gears. I am using a Mercury 8cm cam. They look similar except one is a thicker cover. Is there an advantage to using either cover? Maybe I am over thinking this...

I am work on a 8BA. I am thinking of using a 1952-1953 ribbed center sump oil pan. I believe it has a little more setback, I hope on the front. Does anyone know how much of a setback it has compared to a 1949-51 smooth sided center sump pan? Thanks

Not sure where to place this request. I am looking for a person to help move a C-4 transmission, flathead adaptor, a case of ****** fluid and some small parts on a pallet from Deer Lodge Montana to Circle Pines MN. Possible business to business pickup and delivery or residence if that works. I...

1953 8BA ford block. Has been magna fluxed and pressure tested, have paperwork. Block has been bored to .080 and valve seats grinding is done. New cam bearings installed. Motor is ready for reassembly. Included: New 4" merc crank .20-.20 with new main and rod bearings. New crower cam with new...

I am building a 53 8BA.It has been bored out .080, with a merc 4 inch crankshaft, Edmunds heads (not sure of compression ratio) and a Edmunds 4 barrel intake with a holly 390 cfm carb. I am using a MSD ready to run distributor. Hooked up to a C-4 auto and a 9inch with 3.55 gears and 225-70-15...

I bought a stalled 8ba disassembled block project, it came with many new parts. Looking for a flathead friendly machine shop in Minnesota for my 51 ford truck. Any suggestions and advice is greatly appreciated.

Back in the day, Did Eddie Edmunds make a four barrel air cleaner(5 1/8") neck? Like the one O'brien truckers and Speedway have. I have Edmunds heads and intake, with a holley 390 carb and thought it would look cool all matching. If so any used ones out there? Thanks

Tom I can see your pm, but I am unable to answer it. Could you please pm me your e-mail and I will contact you that way, Thank you.

New member is interested in building a 8ba motor. I first need to study! I am looking for the best place to get JWL's Flathead facts, Ron's Nostalgia and Ford and mercury flathead V-8 Joe Albbin. I have most of the other flathead books except these. Thanks for the help.