1956 Ford Thunderbird Engine Cooling Parts

Essential 1956 Ford Thunderbird Engine Cooling Parts

Carquest Premium – Radiator Cap: 16 PSI (Part No.10230)

Radiator Cap: 16 PSI

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Crafted to meet the exact specifications set by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), these products are engineered for effortless installation and removal. Constructed from premium-grade components, incorporating proper relief and vacuum valves, they ensure optimal performance even in the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Rigorously quality-tested, these components provide exceptional, out-of-the-box performance and superior durability to meet or exceed the highest standards of today’s vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Maintains proper cooling system pressure
  • Easy installation and removal
  • 100% tested to ensure proper pressure and longevity
  • Meets all OEM specifications
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Mr. Gasket – Thermocap Radiator Cap (Part No.2470B)

Thermocap Radiator Cap

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$47.19
The fastest, easiest way to know exactly when it’s safe to open your radiator cap. ThermoCap, with its built-in calibrated thermometer, indicates the coolant temperature.

Product Features:
  • Indicates coolant temperature
  • Helps prevent coolant injuries
  • Fahrenheit and centigrade readings
  • Color-coded temperature ranges
  • Integrated coolant reclamation valve
  • Improves under-hood appearance
  • Chromed crown with a colored trim ring
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Felpro – Engine Water Pump Gasket (Part No.35846)

Engine Water Pump Gasket

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$17.29
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design
  • Manufactured for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Quality that you can trust
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Felpro – Engine Water Pump Gasket (Part No.35478)

Engine Water Pump Gasket

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$6.79
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design
  • Manufactured for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Quality that you can trust
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Imperial – Electric Fan – 14" Diameter (Part No.226114)

Electric Fan - 14" Diameter

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$99.99
Product Features:
  • Motors built and tested to quality specifications
  • 14 in. universal fit reversible fan
  • 1250 CFM
  • UNIVERSAL fan, NOT a direct OE replacement. Measure core and verify space.
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Flex A Lite – Trimline Straight Blade Electric Fan (Part No.114)

Trimline Straight Blade Electric Fan

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$125.99
Trimline Straight Blade Electric Fan

Carquest Premium – Radiator Cap Tester Adapter (Part No.12552)

Radiator Cap Tester Adapter

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$14.29
Tester adapter for the MT-300 cooling system pressure testers. Professional grade test equipment to ensure an automotive cooling system is operating at the correct pressure. Made from high quality materials to ensure durability. Designed to test automotive coolant caps.

Product Features:
  • Machined metal construction
  • Works with MT-300 pressure tester
  • Tests coolant caps
  • Professional quality
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Carquest Premium – New Premium Water Pump (Part No.T5065)

New Premium Water Pump

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$58.99
This premium water pump uses new high-quality components and is designed to meet or exceed OE specifications. This pump is 100% tested to ensure quality. Bearings, gaskets, seals, impeller, hub and housing are all designed for long-lasting service life. A

Product Features:
  • This pump is used on accessory belt driven applications
  • Used mostly on models equipped with a fan clutch
  • It is highly recommended that the fan clutch be replaced with the water pump
  • All gaskets or seals necessary for installation are supplied with pump
  • Durable housing features precisely machined mounting surfaces for proper sealing
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GMB – GMB Water Pump (Part No.G3000323368GMB)

GMB Water Pump

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$86.45
The GMB Water Pump contains no remanufactured components and is designed to combat engine overheating associated with higher RPM, performance and high load applications. All GMB Water Pumps feature a precision ground, heavy duty steel bearing that`s completely sealed and lubricated for life. A specially modified, high performance impeller eliminates cavitation at high RPM`s, maintaining maximum volumetric flow of coolant, thus reducing engine temperature and increasing horsepower.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent and direct fit application.
  • 100% new with no remanufactured parts.
  • High flow design
  • Factory lubricated bearing assembly
  • Precision ground shaft and hub
  • OE quality forged housing for maximum coolant flow
  • Precision built and balanced
  • Pressed on impeller for increased water flow
  • Unique no sealed required gasket
  • Unitized seal protects bearings and provides long life leak free performance.
  • Factory sealed precision ground one piece bearing assembly
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GMB – GMB Water Pump (Part No.G3000394813GMB)

GMB Water Pump

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$127.66
The GMB Water Pump contains no remanufactured components and is designed to combat engine overheating associated with higher RPM, performance and high load applications. All GMB Water Pumps feature a precision ground, heavy duty steel bearing that`s completely sealed and lubricated for life. A specially modified, high performance impeller eliminates cavitation at high RPM`s, maintaining maximum volumetric flow of coolant, thus reducing engine temperature and increasing horsepower.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent and direct fit application.
  • 100% new with no remanufactured parts.
  • High flow design
  • Factory lubricated bearing assembly
  • Precision ground shaft and hub
  • OE quality forged housing for maximum coolant flow
  • Precision built and balanced
  • Pressed on impeller for increased water flow
  • Unique no sealed required gasket
  • Unitized seal protects bearings and provides long life leak free performance.
  • Factory sealed precision ground one piece bearing assembly
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Felpro – Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket (Part No.35440)

Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket

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$2.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design
  • Manufactured for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Quality that you can trust
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Felpro – Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket (Part No.10714)

Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket

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$1.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design
  • Manufactured for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Quality that you can trust
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Felpro – Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket (Part No.35390)

Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket

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$3.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design
  • Manufactured for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Quality that you can trust
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Imperial – Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control (Part No.226204)

Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control

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$55.99
Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control. 160-210°F; push-in probe. Controls the operating temperature of Imperial electric fans. Operates up to 2 fans.

Product Features:
  • Adjustable thermostatic fan control
  • 160-210°F push-in probe
  • For use with Imperial electric fans
  • Probe installs into radiator fins
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Carquest Premium – Engine Cooling Fan Module (Part No.ACC1313)

Engine Cooling Fan Module

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$94.99
All modern vehicles consist of several independent operating systems controlled by a main system processor with independent sub-processors. The sub-processors provide class 2 serial information data to the main processor while handling the operation of the system and carry the circuit load to protect the main operating system. When replacing any level processor programming may be needed to enter the unit into the vehicles main operating system.

Product Features:
  • Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
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Imperial – Thermostatic Fan Control – Adjustable (Part No.226208)

Thermostatic Fan Control - Adjustable

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$62.99
Controls the operating temperature of Imperial electric fans. Operates up to 2 fans.

Product Features:
  • Adjustable thermostatic fan control
  • 160°F – 210°F thread-in probe
  • For use with Imperial electric fans
  • Thread-in probe for installation in water jacket or radiator
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Carquest Premium – Engine Coolant Temperature Sending Unit Switch Connector (Part No.PTA1217)

Engine Coolant Temperature Sending Unit Switch Connector

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$5.29
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.

Product Features:
  • Premium quality materials for longer service life
  • Designed for the OE distributor as a direct replacement part
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Carquest Premium – Engine Coolant Temperature Sending Unit Switch Connector (Part No.PTA1265)

Engine Coolant Temperature Sending Unit Switch Connector

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$56.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.

Product Features:
  • Premium quality materials for longer service life
  • Sealed connections (where applicable) to prevent environmental corrosion and performance issues
  • Global coverage for import and/or domestic applications
  • OE specified wire gauge to ensure a reliable electrical connection
  • Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications in form, fit and function
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Carquest Premium – Standard Thermostat: With Seal, 192 Degrees (Part No.13829)

Standard Thermostat: With Seal, 192 Degrees

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Carquest Premium Thermostats are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.

Product Features:
  • High grade stainless steel and copper construction
  • Meets or exceeds OEM standards
  • Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
  • Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
  • 100% tested and calibrated
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Motorcraft – ENG COOLANT THRMSTAT (Part No.RT-1167)

ENG COOLANT THRMSTAT

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$32.99
ENG COOLANT THRMSTAT

Carquest Premium – Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees (Part No.13359)

Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees

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Carquest Premium Thermostats are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.

Product Features:
  • High grade stainless steel and copper construction
  • Meets or exceeds OEM standards
  • Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
  • Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
  • 100% tested and calibrated
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Flex A Lite – Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit (Part No.14538)

Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit

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$22.99
Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit

Flex A Lite – Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit (Part No.14544)

Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit

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$19.79
Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit

Flex A Lite – Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit (Part No.14556)

Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit

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$22.99
Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit

VDO – Auxiliary Fan Assembly (Part No.G5000372780VDO)

Auxiliary Fan Assembly

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$461.44
The VDO brand product category offers OE quality blower motors, engine cooling fan motors and complete cooling fan assemblies. Professional technicians and DIYers alike want the highest quality products for ease of installation, fit, form, and performance. Thats exactly what they get with all of the VDO HVAC blower motors, engine cooling fan motors, and cooling fan assemblies. And, with VDO, every part number is application-specific to provide OE fit and performance. VDO electric motors are built in ISO/TS certified facilities and manufactured to the same quality standards as motors VDO supply to global OE automakers worldwide. They offer quiet operation, dependable performance, and competitive pricing. VDO exclusive Dual Bearing design technology provides quieter, efficient motor operation. Utilizing two ball bearings, bearing retainers, and riveted magnets. VDO motors set the standard for motor design and technology. VDO products are designed for specific vehicle fit, form, and function providing quiet dependable operation and longer service life. Precision assembled and balanced with all new components for vibration free operation. OE design and technology insures ease of installation right out of the box. Manufactured in ISO and TS certified facilities and tested to OEM specifications.

Product Features:
  • OE quality
  • Quiet operation and dependable performance
  • Dual Bearing design technology
  • Vibration free operation
  • Precision assembled and balanced with all new components
  • Tested to OEM specifications
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Dorman – Radiator Fan Assembly: Single, Cost Effective And Reliable (Part No.620-118)

Radiator Fan Assembly: Single, Cost Effective And Reliable

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This engine cooling fan assembly is precision-engineered to match the fit and performance of the stock radiator fan on specific vehicle years, makes and models. It has been rigorously tested to ensure it cools as effectively as the original part.

Product Features:
  • Ideal replacement – this engine cooling fan assembly was precision-engineered to match the fit and performance of the stock radiator fan assembly on specific vehicles
  • Complete package – assembly is designed with the same materials and components as the original part
  • Quality assured – motors are tested in laboratory settings to ensure performance
  • Cost effective and reliable – trustworthy manufacturing for far less than same part at the dealership
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Imperial – Electric Fan – 12" Diameter (Part No.226112)

Electric Fan - 12" Diameter

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$94.99
Electric fan with 12″ diameter. Imperial electric fans are reversible for push or pull operation and are designed with a thin, aerodynamic profile for applications with limited space.

Product Features:
  • Rapid-Cool® Thin-Line electric fans
  • 12″ Diameter
  • 800 CFM
  • Use as a pusher or puller fan
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Flex A Lite – Black Magic Electric Fan (Part No.180)

Black Magic Electric Fan

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$367.99
Black Magic Electric Fan

1956 Ford Thunderbird Engine Cooling Parts

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1956 Ford Thunderbird. Maybe you just need a couple of Engine Cooling Parts. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 25 different Engine Cooling Parts in our inventory ranging from $1.99 to $99.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1956 Ford Thunderbird running smoothly.

Engine Cooling Parts are only as good as their brand. We stock 6 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1956 Ford Thunderbird. Carquest Premium, Imperial, and Mr. Gasket are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Engine Cooling Parts for your 1956 Ford Thunderbird, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 502 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Thermocap Radiator Cap with 3.2 stars and Electric Fan – 14" Diameter with 3.5 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Engine Cooling Parts to keep your 1956 Ford Thunderbird rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Engine Cooling Parts Brands To Make Your 1956 Ford Thunderbird Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1956 Ford Thunderbird demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Engine Cooling Parts make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Thunderbird the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Engine Cooling Parts brands and parts.

Popular Felpro Engine Cooling Parts

We carry Felpro parts in our stock across Thermostat and Water Outlet Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1956 Ford Thunderbird, our most popular Felpro Engine Cooling Parts include:
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket
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Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket
Thermostat and Water Outlet Gaskets

FAQs for 1956 Ford Thunderbird Engine Cooling Parts

What are the most purchased Engine Cooling Parts for the 1956 Ford Thunderbird?

Out of 25 Engine Cooling Parts for the 1956 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
Radiator Cap: 13 PSI
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Radiator Cap: 13 PSI
Radiator Caps
Radiator Cap: 13 PSI
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Radiator Cap: 13 PSI
Radiator Caps
Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control
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Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control
Engine Cooling Fan Controllers

What are the top-rated 1956 Ford Thunderbird Engine Cooling Parts?

Top-rated Engine Cooling Parts for your 1956 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Thermocap Radiator Cap
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Thermocap Radiator Cap
“Worth the money if only for the looks. And will tell you the temp outside”
Electric Fan - 14" Diameter
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Electric Fan – 14" Diameter
“Fit fine. Easy install. Cools the car.”
Thermostatic Fan Control - Preset
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Thermostatic Fan Control – Preset
“I’ve been using this kit for several years on my off road truck. It’s hooked up to a powerful flex-a-lite fan and handles the load with ease. I have”