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Old 10-21-2019, 10:04 AM   #1
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53 8ba flathead..Any ideas where I can get a clutch/flywheel inspection cover? Didn't see any in for sale section. Haven't located any in stock at parts stores. Maybe someone has one laying around after tranny swap? Thanks
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Old 10-21-2019, 10:12 AM   #2
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53 8ba flathead..Any ideas where I can get a clutch/flywheel inspection cover? Didn't see any in for sale section. Haven't located any in stock at parts stores. Maybe someone has one laying around after tranny swap? Thanks

I don't have any spares, but all full cast iron '51-'53 Merc and '52-'53 Ford car bells use the same starter plates and lower inspection covers, which may make it easier to locate one.
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Old 10-21-2019, 10:28 AM   #3
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I don't have any spares, but all full cast iron '51-'53 Merc and '52-'53 Ford car bells use the same starter plates and lower inspection covers, which may make it easier to locate one.
Thanks V8 Bob..I guess not a huge selection!
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Old 10-21-2019, 04:03 PM   #4
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Picture of where the cover goes.
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Old 10-21-2019, 05:43 PM   #5
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they show up on ebay from time to time. you have to know what you are looking at though, i suggest study the pics at vanpelts web site put "flathead" in your ebay search

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Old 10-28-2019, 09:11 PM   #7
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Trying to get this picture to Ole Ron for some help.
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Old 11-01-2019, 09:59 AM   #8
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Trying to get this picture to Ole Ron for some help.
Sorry, I mean Ole Don!
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Old 11-01-2019, 02:13 PM   #9
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You mean this one? DD



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The left picture below is a '52-'53 Ford/Merc full cast iron bell housing with the starter plate and lower inspection cover. The second picture shows a '51 Mercury full cast bell with the same lower cover mounted on a block. These may be of help locating the correct cover.
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The left picture below is a '52-'53 Ford/Merc full cast iron bell housing with the starter plate and lower inspection cover. The second picture shows a '51 Mercury full cast bell with the same lower cover mounted on a block. These may be of help locating the correct cover.
Thanks..The one on the left is like mine.
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