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jonf	10-28-2015 11:53 AM

Center main and front main caps

How do I tell which cap is the middle one?

Bored&Stroked

10-28-2015 12:19 PM

Re: Center main and front main caps

You might want to tell us what you're working on . . . but I'll assume it is a 59 AB style flathead V8. The front cap has offset holes, the middle one does not.

flatjack9

10-28-2015 12:31 PM

Re: Center main and front main caps

8BA front mains have a "tit" in the middle of the cap.

tubman

10-28-2015 05:49 PM

Re: Center main and front main caps

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatjack9 (Post 1179923)

8BA front mains have a "tit" in the middle of the cap.

I pulled the pan off an original untouched, 8BA today and can definitely confirm this.

jonf	10-28-2015 06:50 PM

Re: Center main and front main caps

oops! I have a 59AB but I think I got the answer already. Offset holes.

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