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Old 09-06-2017, 01:10 PM   #7
51 MERC-CT
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Default Re: 8BA Starter Plate ID

Although the '49-'51 pan had the three studs on the pan, the bracket is not welded to the plate. On the ones I have it is separate and bolted to the bottom two holes.
Also the cutout for the seal in the crank bearing area looks bigger than the Merc's.
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