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melisahe · 11-20-2017, 06:39 PM

Can anyone please tell me the difference between an 8ba and an 8rt starter plate. I bought one on evelbay, it was advertised as an 8ba F1F2 starter plate. After trying it ,I discovered that their is a strengthing ridge that is keeping it from going on all the way. Is that the way it should be?
Thanks Mike

tubman · 11-20-2017, 06:48 PM

Nope. Somebody sold you a bill of goods. An "8BA F1/F2" starter plate is a contradiction in terms.. Somewhere on the internet (it used to be on the old "Flathead Tips" site), there is a definitive write up (with pictures) on these. If you can't find it, I'm sure someone here has it at the tips of their fingers.

Tim Ayers · 11-20-2017, 07:04 PM

I can take a picture of an 8RT set up if that helps.

melisahe · 11-20-2017, 07:26 PM

That would be very much appreciated and thank you.

Mac VP · 11-20-2017, 07:44 PM

This link shows the different bell housings and their matching starter plates....

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...s-adapters.htm

melisahe · 11-20-2017, 08:03 PM

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Mac VP. You nailed it for me. Thanks so much. It looks like I can cut the strenghting rib out and weld in a flat piece and it will work. Any thoughts on doing this as I havn't been able to locate the right part at this time.

Ross F-1 · 11-20-2017, 08:04 PM

Trucks had a "dust shield" at the back of the block, using the two oil pan bolts that straddle the crank oil seal. To accommodate that the starter plate was dished to the rear a small amount. See pics.

melisahe · 11-20-2017, 08:40 PM

Thanks for the picture Ross F-1. Transbytip contacted me and has set me up with flywheel and 8rt starter plate. I want to thank everyone for all the help, I'd be lost without all your help. Mike

Ronnie · 11-20-2017, 09:15 PM

Here u go

Ross F-1 · 11-20-2017, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronnie

Here u go

I'm glad someone downloaded that, now that the Techno Source is DOA!

flatjack9 · 11-20-2017, 10:11 PM

The 8BA plate has an angled starter mount and will not interchange with an 8RT plate as it is flat or parallel to the plate surface.

Alaska Jim · 11-21-2017, 02:24 AM

Actually the Techno site itself is still up at this time. just type flathead techno-site into your search eng. it will come up. I inquired several times before the other flathead site disappeared, if some one with good computer skills could put all that info on a flash drive ( I think that is what they are called ). I am sure that there would be plenty of people willing to purchase one at a reasonable price. I know I would. I would do it myself, but do not know enough to do it.

V8 Bob · 11-21-2017, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by melisahe

Mac VP. You nailed it for me. Thanks so much. It looks like I can cut the strenghting rib out and weld in a flat piece and it will work. Any thoughts on doing this as I havn't been able to locate the right part at this time.

I would really like to see pictures of the parts you have, if possible?

melisahe · 11-21-2017, 10:03 AM

Bob, I'm an old fart, don't have a smart phone and don't want one. I do wish I had the knowledge to post pictures. I have a small camera, tried, but have given up. Maybe I can get my grandson to help me. It's hell getting old. Based on the pdf I have an 8ba starter plate and an 8rt engine bellhousing. I believe "transbytip" who is a member has the parts I need. Again Thank You everyone for your help. I will post when I receive the 8rt starter plate, 8ba flywheel and install it. Mike

11-20-2017, 06:39 PM	#1
melisahe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 251	8RT starter plate Can anyone please tell me the difference between an 8ba and an 8rt starter plate. I bought one on evelbay, it was advertised as an 8ba F1F2 starter plate. After trying it ,I discovered that their is a strengthing ridge that is keeping it from going on all the way. Is that the way it should be? Thanks Mike

11-20-2017, 06:48 PM	#2
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,320	Re: 8RT starter plate Nope. Somebody sold you a bill of goods. An "8BA F1/F2" starter plate is a contradiction in terms.. Somewhere on the internet (it used to be on the old "Flathead Tips" site), there is a definitive write up (with pictures) on these. If you can't find it, I'm sure someone here has it at the tips of their fingers.

11-20-2017, 07:04 PM	#3
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,181	Re: 8RT starter plate I can take a picture of an 8RT set up if that helps.

11-20-2017, 07:26 PM	#4
melisahe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 251	Re: 8RT starter plate That would be very much appreciated and thank you.

11-20-2017, 07:44 PM	#5
Mac VP Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,361	Re: 8RT starter plate This link shows the different bell housings and their matching starter plates.... http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...s-adapters.htm __________________ VANPELT SALES LLC Cincinnati, Ohio Office: 513-724-9486 www.vanpeltsales.com www.classictransmission.com

11-20-2017, 08:03 PM	#6
melisahe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 251	Re: 8RT starter plate Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Mac VP. You nailed it for me. Thanks so much. It looks like I can cut the strenghting rib out and weld in a flat piece and it will work. Any thoughts on doing this as I havn't been able to locate the right part at this time.

11-20-2017, 08:40 PM	#8
melisahe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 251	Re: 8RT starter plate Thanks for the picture Ross F-1. Transbytip contacted me and has set me up with flywheel and 8rt starter plate. I want to thank everyone for all the help, I'd be lost without all your help. Mike

11-20-2017, 10:11 PM	#11
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,527	Re: 8RT starter plate The 8BA plate has an angled starter mount and will not interchange with an 8RT plate as it is flat or parallel to the plate surface.

11-21-2017, 02:24 AM	#12
Alaska Jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 1,575	Re: 8RT starter plate Actually the Techno site itself is still up at this time. just type flathead techno-site into your search eng. it will come up. I inquired several times before the other flathead site disappeared, if some one with good computer skills could put all that info on a flash drive ( I think that is what they are called ). I am sure that there would be plenty of people willing to purchase one at a reasonable price. I know I would. I would do it myself, but do not know enough to do it.

11-21-2017, 10:03 AM	#14
melisahe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 251	Re: 8RT starter plate Bob, I'm an old fart, don't have a smart phone and don't want one. I do wish I had the knowledge to post pictures. I have a small camera, tried, but have given up. Maybe I can get my grandson to help me. It's hell getting old. Based on the pdf I have an 8ba starter plate and an 8rt engine bellhousing. I believe "transbytip" who is a member has the parts I need. Again Thank You everyone for your help. I will post when I receive the 8rt starter plate, 8ba flywheel and install it. Mike Last edited by melisahe; 11-21-2017 at 10:13 AM.