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RalphM · 11-27-2021, 12:45 AM

This was on the back of the industrial engine after I pulled the clutch and flywheel off.
I have not seen one of these before this. Can anyone share their knowledge on these?
I’m including a picture of the pan profile as well.

Alaska Jim · 11-27-2021, 01:13 AM

Ralph, I am pretty sure I have one or more of those floating around, I know I have seen them before, but I can't help as to what they came off of. we got a bunch of loose stuff when we bought a large group of parts years ago.

RalphM · 11-27-2021, 01:26 AM

Hey Jim, how are you?
I’ve got 15 or so flatheads, and this is the only one like this. Thought it was strange.

petehoovie · 11-27-2021, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RalphM

This was on the back of the industrial engine after I pulled the clutch and flywheel off.
I have not seen one of these before this. Can anyone share their knowledge on these?
I’m including a picture of the pan profile as well.

mercman from oz · 11-27-2021, 01:53 AM

RalphM asks if anyone can share their knowledge on these parts.

Mac VP · 11-27-2021, 07:30 AM

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That setup is on every 1948-52 Ford truck flathead V8 engine. The metal part is pot metal and the two bolts that hold it in place pass through the two supporting brackets on the back face of the oil pan. It seals against the dust cover (starter plate) at the bell housing.

RalphM · 11-27-2021, 11:20 AM

Thanks Mac!
So being pot metal, doesn’t Make it one of the more desirable set ups?
I would guess if you had to have a rear sump pan, then you might want it, but I’ve seen rear sump pans on “normal”(car) rear main setups.

11-27-2021, 01:13 AM	#2
Alaska Jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 1,587	Re: Odd rear main seal housing Ralph, I am pretty sure I have one or more of those floating around, I know I have seen them before, but I can't help as to what they came off of. we got a bunch of loose stuff when we bought a large group of parts years ago.

11-27-2021, 01:26 AM	#3
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,667	Re: Odd rear main seal housing Hey Jim, how are you? I’ve got 15 or so flatheads, and this is the only one like this. Thought it was strange.

11-27-2021, 01:53 AM	#5
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 12,009	Re: Odd rear main seal housing RalphM asks if anyone can share their knowledge on these parts.

11-27-2021, 07:30 AM	#6
Mac VP Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,430	Re: Odd rear main seal housing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That setup is on every 1948-52 Ford truck flathead V8 engine. The metal part is pot metal and the two bolts that hold it in place pass through the two supporting brackets on the back face of the oil pan. It seals against the dust cover (starter plate) at the bell housing. __________________ VANPELT SALES LLC Cincinnati, Ohio Office: 513-724-9486 www.vanpeltsales.com www.classictransmission.com

11-27-2021, 11:20 AM	#7
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,667	Re: Odd rear main seal housing Thanks Mac! So being pot metal, doesn’t Make it one of the more desirable set ups? I would guess if you had to have a rear sump pan, then you might want it, but I’ve seen rear sump pans on “normal”(car) rear main setups.