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Yes I have the "Best" gasket overhaul kit with a rear graphite rope seal. Great kit.

Howdy Guy's, Does the rear seal HOLDER on an 8BA flathead need to be glued/siliconed in to place to prevent any oil leaks? It doesn't seem practical that it just sits there floating around without allowing oil to seep past it. Thanks to any contributors.

Howdy folks, I am re-assembling our '51 8ba with new replacement main bearings but the center main is soo.... tight that the crank won't turn. The main center bearing cap measures approx .003" shorter in height compared to the front and rear bearing caps. Can I shim the bottom of the center...

Great photos all. I have some remnants of green paint on the '51 timing cover and it appears to be the original paint and a lighter shade of green. Most of the engin had been painted with a metallic type blue paint.

Would that be the Lincoln Green?

Can any of you good fellows post a picture of what "Mercury Green" looks like on a flathead. I have a 1951 Canadian C1BA flathead and my research seems to come up with "Mercury Green" as being the color.

Howdy folks, I have just had my Canadian C1BA flathead machined and it is time to source some rings & bearings. Any suggestions where I can order online some quality rings & bearings for this honey?

Not too "crazy". I don't have access to any sand blasting equipment so just keen to know the best alternative to remove surface oxidation, dirt & grime and what detergent to use prior to etch priming. BTW beautiful looking chassis you have there Kube.

Folks, I need some advice on what procedure and how & what products I need to prep my M47 Pickup chassis before applying an etch primer?

Thanks for advice.

Thanks everyone. Looks like a carby rebuild. Any suggestions where to buy a good rebuild kit including replacement throttle shaft?

Could anyone explain how a worn throttle shaft would affect the the tuning on a 7RT/94 carb? Plugs and exhaust always appear sooty black.

Interesting...... thanks.

Ok, so the internals are the same except for the air horn which will accommodate an oil bath type air filter?

Hi Folks, Is there anything special about a 7RT Carburetor and why are they used mainly on pickup trucks? Is it a power or economy carburetor?

Thanks folks, they look just the berries.

Folks, Where can one obtain 6v LED bulbs for rear tail lights on a '48 pickup? I cant seem to find any posts here relating to it. Also is one required to change the signal unit when using LED bulbs? Thanks.

The 8BA engine is Mercury built with a serial number stamped on the Top Right Rear part of the engine block where the intake manifold bolts on. This number is completely different to the other matching numbers so I cant tell if the engine is original to this pickup or not.

Great post Lawrie. We in NZ stand side by side with Australians to remember our brave men who fought for our freedom. My grandfather fought at Passchendaele 1917 and was wounded and survived. Also a couple of great uncles who fought in the Spring Offensive 1918 at the Somme both were wounded by...

Great article Coop. The numbers on our '48 M47 Pickup all match on the 3 speed box, left front chassis rail and tag on firewall. But however the engine stamp (with a star at the end) does not match the others. Does an original 8BA engine/transmission "package" not have the same stamping on the...