1961 Mercury Comet Camshafts

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Keep Your 1961 Mercury Comet in Top Shape with Quality Camshafts

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Camshaft, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1961 Mercury Comet looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Camshaft Bearings, Camshaft Plugs, and Camshaft Followers. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1961 Mercury Comet Camshaft at Advance Auto Parts is around $9.41, with a range that starts at $2.99 and goes up to $30.49. With 4 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-1/16 In., SC, Height 0.270, Engine Camshaft Bearing Set, and Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-1/16 In., SC, Height 0.270 (sold by each) start at just $2.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.

Explore Related Parts

While you’re upgrading or replacing your Camshaft, don’t forget to check out other key components like Engine Gaskets and Seals and Engine Timing Parts. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1961 Mercury Comet in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1961 Mercury Comet Camshafts

Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.HT-900)

Engine Valve Lifter

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$12.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.AT-872B)

Engine Valve Lifter

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$4.79
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.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.HT-2083)

Engine Valve Lifter

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$11.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1204M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

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$43.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Sealed Power – Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.2102M)

Camshaft Bearing Set

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$74.99
Speed-Pro delivers the power you need and the value & quality that you deserve. Whether you are running at the track, chasing trophies on the strip, or just cruising down the road, count on Speed-Pro to provide the best value in HP engine components.

Product Features:
  • Steel backed micro Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance, Babbitt is designed to deform under extreme loads without damaging other engine parts.
  • Fatigue life of cam bearings are nearly doubled
  • Ensures dependable performance and superior service life
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit and correct operation for unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Application-specific design for perfect fit and correct operation
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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1439M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

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$30.49
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.

Product Features:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1445M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

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$46.99
Sealed Power® Vintage components provide coverage for applications over 35 years old, restoring classics with like new performance. Leading edge materials, ISO & QS certified manufacturing ensures performance and longevity for treasured engine rebuilds.

Product Features:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Dorman – Steel Reverse Taper Cup Expansion Plug 3/8" SC, Height 0.310" (Sold by each) (Part No.555-054)

Steel Reverse Taper Cup Expansion Plug 3/8" SC, Height 0.310" (Sold by each)

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$2.79
This engine expansion plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine expansion plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Dorman – Pik-a-Nut – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-1/16 In., SC, Height 0.270 (Part No.362563.1)

Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-1/16 In., SC, Height 0.270

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$3.99
This engine expansion plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine expansion plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Dorman – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-3/16 In. SC, Height 0.360 (sold by each) (Part No.555-051)

Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-3/16 In. SC, Height 0.360 (sold by each)

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$3.29
This engine expansion plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine expansion plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Dorman – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-1/4 In., Height 0.370 (sold by each) (Part No.555-084)

Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-1/4 In., Height 0.370 (sold by each)

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$2.99
This engine expansion plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine expansion plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Dorman – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-1/16 In., SC, Height 0.270 (sold by each) (Part No.555-073)

Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-1/16 In., SC, Height 0.270 (sold by each)

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$2.99
This engine expansion plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine expansion plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Dorman – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-1/16 In. SC, Height 0.380 (Sold by each) (Part No.555-048)

Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-1/16 In. SC, Height 0.380 (Sold by each)

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$2.99
This engine expansion plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine expansion plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Most Popular Camshaft Bearing for 1961 Mercury Comets

Enhance your 1961 Mercury Comet with this popular Camshaft Bearing we have in stock, for $30.49.

Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1439M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

from

$30.49
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.

Product Features:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
See More

Best-Selling 1961 Mercury Comet Camshaft Plugs

Upgrade your Comet with one of our 2 best-selling Camshaft Plugs.

Dorman – Pik-a-Nut – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-1/16 In., SC, Height 0.270 (Part No.362563.1)

Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-1/16 In., SC, Height 0.270

from

$3.99
This engine expansion plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine expansion plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
See More

Dorman – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-1/16 In., SC, Height 0.270 (sold by each) (Part No.555-073)

Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-1/16 In., SC, Height 0.270 (sold by each)

from

$2.99
This engine expansion plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine expansion plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
See More

Top-Quality Camshaft Followers for 1961 Mercury Comets

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Camshaft Follower for Mercury Comets and enjoy top-notch performance from $4.79.

Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.AT-872B)

Engine Valve Lifter

from

$4.79
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.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
See More

FAQs for 1961 Mercury Comet Camshafts

What are the best-selling Camshafts for 1961 Mercury Comets?

Out of 4 Camshafts that fit 1961 Mercury Comets, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1961 Mercury Comet Camshafts?

The prices of Camshafts for the 1961 Mercury Comet range from $2.99 up to $30.49 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Camshaft for a 1961 Mercury Comet?

The average price for Camshafts for the 1961 Mercury Comet is $9.41. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Camshaft category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Camshafts for other Mercury Comet model years?

Yes, we carry Camshafts for 15 model years of Mercury Comets between 1960 and 1977. The following model years are the most popular for Camshaft purchases: 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1969, and 1968.

What are the cheapest Camshafts for my 1961 Mercury Comet?

The cheapest 1961 Mercury Comet Camshafts we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Camshafts for any other 1961 Mercury models?

Yes. We stock Camshafts for 3 other popular 1961 Mercury models. Some of the most popular are 1961 Monterey Camshafts, 1961 Colony Park Camshafts, 1961 Commuter Camshafts, and 1961 Meteor Camshafts.

What types of Camshafts do you sell for my 1961 Mercury Comet?

As of 3/1/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Camshafts for a 1961 Mercury Comet:

Can I get help with 1961 Mercury Comet Camshaft orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Mercury Camshafts and more.

What is your return policy for Mercury Comet Camshafts?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Mercury Comet Camshafts and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.