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jonf · 10-28-2015, 11:53 AM

How do I tell which cap is the middle one?

Bored&Stroked · 10-28-2015, 12:19 PM

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

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

tubman · 10-28-2015, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by flatjack9

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

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

10-28-2015, 11:53 AM	#1
jonf Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Little Rock Posts: 24	Center main and front main caps How do I tell which cap is the middle one?

10-28-2015, 12:19 PM	#2
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,078	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. Last edited by Bored&Stroked; 10-29-2015 at 08:17 AM.

10-28-2015, 12:31 PM	#3
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,527	Re: Center main and front main caps 8BA front mains have a "tit" in the middle of the cap.

10-28-2015, 06:50 PM	#5
jonf Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Little Rock Posts: 24	Re: Center main and front main caps Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) oops! I have a 59AB but I think I got the answer already. Offset holes.