New replacement retainer, replaces Ford part 8BA 6335. Upper Rear Seal Retainer for Flathead Ford V8 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953.  Made in USA from stronger aluminum to replace the pot metal original. fits and works.  This is the 8BA Flathead V8 crankshaft rear bearing oil seal retainer. 

Accepts the upper rope seal.  The lower rope seal is retained by the oil pan.