8BA flywheel housing retainer and seal

[1948F-1Pickup]

Engine builder didn't install the item circled in red in the photo below.....
it was returned to me in a plastic bag. They did run-in the engine after it
was assembled on a test stand. No leaks or problems.

Any issue with not running the plate pictured below?

Thanks.

 

[19Fordy]

This info. may help. Contact Mac Van Pelt to make sure.
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/flathead-parts-help.1040247/

Is that part used only with the cast iron truck bellhousing that connects the engine to the
transmission?

 

[tubman]

"19Fordy" is correct. That is a truck only part. What are you working on?

 

[1948F-1Pickup]

It's a '48 F-1 239 flathead.
There's no doubt it was on the engine beforehand when I gave it to H&H and
it was returned to me in a plastic bag when I picked the engine up, as I mentioned. Two short bolts are installed in the oil pan rail where this item
originally was. The engine was run on their stand before I picked it up.....
I'm assuming this piece is redundant.
I see the two seals are available from Mac van pelt. (8RT-6425 AND 8RT-6424)

 

[19Fordy]

Look at the photos of this oil pan for sale and you will see the bolt holes for that piece.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/393996212019?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28

My 1950 Mercury stamped steel oil pan has similar bolt holes and bracket attached to the oil pan. As you can see the 2 bottom bell housing bolts go through those holes. Your situation may be similar. Hence, the piece you ask about is not needed.

 

[1948F-1Pickup]

Thanks for that 19Fordy.
I have the truck oil pan and see how the 6410 piece bolts up. I'll leave it off the engine.