1956 Ford Thunderbird Engine Blocks
Keep Your 1956 Ford Thunderbird in Top Shape with a Quality Engine Block
When it comes to maintaining or upgrading your 1956 Ford Thunderbird, choosing high-quality parts is crucial for ensuring your vehicle stays in top shape, whether you’re tackling a repair or enhancing performance. At Advance Auto Parts, we know how important it is to find the right Engine Block for your Thunderbird. We currently carry a top Engine Block in stock that is built to last. Whether you’re replacing a damaged Engine Block or looking to upgrade, our selection for the 1956 Ford Thunderbird ensures you’ll find exactly what you need to keep your vehicle looking and performing its best.
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And while you’re here, don’t forget to check out related part categories like Engine Gaskets and Seals and Engine Timing Parts to complete your upgrade or repair project. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re proud to offer the parts and expertise to keep your 1956 Ford Thunderbird running smoothly and looking great.
Find Your Specific 1956 Ford Thunderbird Engine Blocks
Looking for the perfect Engine Block for your 1956 Ford Thunderbird? You’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find a Engine Block from a trusted manufacturer that is a perfect fit for your vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer only the highest quality OEM and aftermarket Engine Blocks, ensuring durability and a precise fit for your Ford Thunderbird. Whether you’re driving a 1956 model or another popular model year like
1993,
1994,
1995,
1996,
1997,
2002,
2003,
2004, and
2005, we’ve got you covered. Purchasing Engine Blocks from Advance Auto Parts is a smart choice, giving you access to trusted brands and parts built to perform. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Engine Blocks that fit your vehicle.
Essential 1956 Ford Thunderbird Engine Blocks
Melling – Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.IS-84A)
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$21.49
A new Melling oil pump shaft is recommended to complete every new oil pump install. Melling offers a complete line of high quality shafts for domestic and import pump applications. A new oil pump shaft is necessary due to possible metal fatigue, cracking
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- Manufactured from high quality materials for consistent durable wear
- Precision engineered for optimum fit and function
- Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
- Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications
Melling – Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.IS-68)
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$16.99
A new Melling oil pump shaft is recommended to complete every new oil pump install. Melling offers a complete line of high quality shafts for domestic and import pump applications. A new oil pump shaft is necessary due to possible metal fatigue, cracking
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- Manufactured from high quality materials for consistent durable wear
- Precision engineered for optimum fit and function
- Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
- Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications
Melling – Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.IS137)
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$11.49
A new Melling oil pump shaft is recommended to complete every new oil pump install. Melling offers a complete line of high quality shafts for domestic and import pump applications. A new oil pump shaft is necessary due to possible metal fatigue, cracking
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- Manufactured from high quality materials for consistent durable wear
- Precision engineered for optimum fit and function
- Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
- Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications
Melling – Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.IS-83)
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$17.99
A new Melling oil pump shaft is recommended to complete every new oil pump install. Melling offers a complete line of high quality shafts for domestic and import pump applications. A new oil pump shaft is necessary due to possible metal fatigue, cracking
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- Manufactured from high quality materials for consistent durable wear
- Precision engineered for optimum fit and function
- Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
- Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications
Melling Select Performance – Engine Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.12600)
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$33.99
A new Melling oil pump shaft is recommended to complete every new oil pump install. Melling offers a complete line of high quality shafts for domestic and import pump applications. A new oil pump shaft is necessary due to possible metal fatigue, cracking and even twisting damage of the old shaft even when the part appears to be in good condition. Complete every Melling oil pump replacement with a new Melling oil pump shaft.
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- Manufactured from high quality materials for consistent durable wear
- Precision engineered for optimum fit and function
- Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
- Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications
Sealed Power – Engine Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.224-61118)
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$10.29
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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- Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
- Uses leading edge materials
- State-of-the-art manufacturing
- Exacting tolerances
- Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
Melling Select Performance – Engine Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.12844)
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$31.99
A new Melling oil pump shaft is recommended to complete every new oil pump install. Melling offers a complete line of high quality shafts for domestic and import pump applications. A new oil pump shaft is necessary due to possible metal fatigue, cracking and even twisting damage of the old shaft even when the part appears to be in good condition. Complete every Melling oil pump replacement with a new Melling oil pump shaft.
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- Manufactured from high quality materials for consistent durable wear
- Precision engineered for optimum fit and function
- Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
- Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications
Melling – Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.IS-42)
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$41.99
Made In USA. A new Melling oil pump shaft is recommended to complete every new oil pump install. Melling offers a complete line of high quality shafts for domestic and import pump applications. A new oil pump shaft is necessary due to possible metal fatigue, cracking and even twisting damage of the old shaft even when the part appears to be in good condition. Complete every Melling oil pump replacement with a new Melling oil pump shaft.
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- Manufactured from high quality materials for consistent durable wear
- Precision engineered for optimum fit and function
- Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
- Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications
Melling Select Performance – Engine Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.12840)
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$33.99
A new Melling oil pump shaft is recommended to complete every new oil pump install. Melling offers a complete line of high quality shafts for domestic and import pump applications. A new oil pump shaft is necessary due to possible metal fatigue, cracking and even twisting damage of the old shaft even when the part appears to be in good condition. Complete every Melling oil pump replacement with a new Melling oil pump shaft.
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- Manufactured from high quality materials for consistent durable wear
- Precision engineered for optimum fit and function
- Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
- Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications
Melling – Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.IS-60)
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$23.49
A new Melling oil pump shaft is recommended to complete every new oil pump install. Melling offers a complete line of high quality shafts for domestic and import pump applications. A new oil pump shaft is necessary due to possible metal fatigue, cracking and even twisting damage of the old shaft even when the part appears to be in good condition. Complete every Melling oil pump replacement with a new Melling oil pump shaft.
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- Manufactured from high quality materials for consistent durable wear
- Precision engineered for optimum fit and function
- Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
- Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications
Melling – Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.IS-84)
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$26.99
A new Melling oil pump shaft is recommended to complete every new oil pump install. Melling offers a complete line of high quality shafts for domestic and import pump applications. A new oil pump shaft is necessary due to possible metal fatigue, cracking
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Product Features:
- Manufactured from high quality materials for consistent durable wear
- Precision engineered for optimum fit and function
- Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
- Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications
Melling Select Performance – Engine Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.12830)
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$30.49
A new Melling oil pump shaft is recommended to complete every new oil pump install. Melling offers a complete line of high quality shafts for domestic and import pump applications. A new oil pump shaft is necessary due to possible metal fatigue, cracking and even twisting damage of the old shaft even when the part appears to be in good condition. Complete every Melling oil pump replacement with a new Melling oil pump shaft.
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- Manufactured from high quality materials for consistent durable wear
- Precision engineered for optimum fit and function
- Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
- Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications
Sealed Power – Engine Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.224-61166)
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$9.79
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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Product Features:
- Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
- Uses leading edge materials
- State-of-the-art manufacturing
- Exacting tolerances
- Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
Melling – Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.IS-65B)
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$14.29
A new Melling oil pump shaft is recommended to complete every new oil pump install. Melling offers a complete line of high quality shafts for domestic and import pump applications. A new oil pump shaft is necessary due to possible metal fatigue, cracking
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- Manufactured from high quality materials for consistent durable wear
- Precision engineered for optimum fit and function
- Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
- Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications
ARP Auto Racing – For Use With 289/ 302 Cubic Inch/ Boss 302 Ford, Apr2000 Steel, 220000 Psi (Part No.154-7904)
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$31.99
Many an engine has been destroyed as a result of oil pump driveshaft failure. To cure this all too common problem, ARP has designed an extra heavy duty shaft that will provide you with the necessary reliability. The shaft is made from heat treated, premium grade aerospace chrome moly steel. Moreover, the shaft diameter is a larger diameter than the OEM unit. These features combine to enable ARP shafts to handle the added torque requirements of increased capacity oil pumps or heavy viscosity lubricants.
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- Extra Heavy Duty Shaft That Will Provide The Necessary Reliability
- Enable Shafts To Handle The Added Torque Requirements Of Increased Capacity Oil Pumps Or Heavy Viscosity Lubricants
- Made From Arp2000 And Heat Treated To 220,000 Psi
- CNC Milled (Not Broached) Hex, And Has The Retaining Washer Installed
Melling – Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.IS-86C)
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$10.49
A new Melling oil pump shaft is recommended to complete every new oil pump install. Melling offers a complete line of high quality shafts for domestic and import pump applications. A new oil pump shaft is necessary due to possible metal fatigue, cracking
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- Manufactured from high quality materials for consistent durable wear
- Precision engineered for optimum fit and function
- Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
- Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications
Melling – Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.IS-57L)
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$21.99
A new Melling oil pump shaft is recommended to complete every new oil pump install. Melling offers a complete line of high quality shafts for domestic and import pump applications. A new oil pump shaft is necessary due to possible metal fatigue, cracking
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- Manufactured from high quality materials for consistent durable wear
- Precision engineered for optimum fit and function
- Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
- Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications
Popular 1956 Ford Thunderbird Engine Blocks Categories
Most Popular Oil Pump Shaft for 1956 Ford Thunderbirds
Enhance your 1956 Ford Thunderbird with this popular Oil Pump Shaft we have in stock, for $41.99.
Melling – Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.IS-42)
from
$41.99
Made In USA. A new Melling oil pump shaft is recommended to complete every new oil pump install. Melling offers a complete line of high quality shafts for domestic and import pump applications. A new oil pump shaft is necessary due to possible metal fatigue, cracking and even twisting damage of the old shaft even when the part appears to be in good condition. Complete every Melling oil pump replacement with a new Melling oil pump shaft.
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Product Features:
- Manufactured from high quality materials for consistent durable wear
- Precision engineered for optimum fit and function
- Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
- Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications
FAQs for 1956 Ford Thunderbird Engine Blocks
What’s the price range for 1956 Ford Thunderbird Engine Blocks?
We currently have just one Engine Blocks for the 1956 Ford Thunderbird in stock: Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft and it costs $41.99.
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Engine Blocks for other Ford Thunderbird model years?
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Engine Blocks for any other 1956 Ford models?
Yes. We stock Engine Blocks for 18 other popular 1956 Ford models. Some of the most popular are 1956 F-250 Engine Blocks, 1956 F-350 Engine Blocks, 1956 Country Squire Engine Blocks, 1956 F-100 Engine Blocks, and 1956 F-350 Pickup Engine Blocks.
What types of Engine Blocks do you sell for my 1956 Ford Thunderbird?
We currently have just 1 Engine Block in stock for a 1956 Ford Thunderbird, and as of 6/2/26, it is an Oil Pump Shaft.
Can I get help with 1956 Ford Thunderbird Engine Block orders?
Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Ford Engine Blocks and more.
What is your return policy for Ford Thunderbird Engine Blocks?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Ford Thunderbird Engine Blocks and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.