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Old 10-27-2023, 02:23 PM   #21
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Default Re: WTB Full Flow Oil Conversion Kit
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Originally Posted by flatjack9 View Post
A friend of mine built it and ran it in his dragster for a number of years. He's built several flatheads and being a machinist is very particular and capable. However, anything is possible,
When using a flathead for racing I learned the rear main bearing needs a lot of clearance to survive. From what I see in your picture that damage is from its racing life not the type of oil filter system you were running. If it was filter related every bearing would show damage not just the rear main.
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