1968 Ford Thunderbird Engine Parts

Essential 1968 Ford Thunderbird Engine Parts

Factory Air – O-Ring & Gasket A/C System Seal Kit (Part No.26715)

O-Ring & Gasket A/C System Seal Kit

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$20.99
High quality OE replacement part with all components needed to complete the job

Product Features:
  • All the seals needed to complete the job
  • Compatible with both R12 and R134a refrigerants
  • Application specific
  • SUV and rear air applications
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Felpro – Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube Gasket (Part No.72516)

Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube Gasket

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$2.29
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 to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Each Fel-Pro gasket, no matter how small, is engineered to exacting standards with proprietary design, engineering and manufacturing processes
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Mr. Gasket – Rear Main Seal Gasket (Part No.1965)

Rear Main Seal Gasket

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$42.99
This Mr. Gasket Rear Main Seal is made from silicone to allow the seal to handle extreme engine oil temperature. It also provides for an upgrade for that leaky rope style seal and is a direct replacement for a rubber main seal. It’s also injection molded for a precise fit.

Product Features:
  • Repairs That Leaky Rear Main Sail
  • Silicone Rubber to Withstand Extreme Engine Oil Temperatures
  • Upgrade for Rope Seal Equipped Cars or Direct Replacement for Rubber Main Seal
  • Injection Molded for Precise Fit
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Spectre – Valve Cover (Part No.5018)

Valve Cover

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$249.99
Available in various sizes, heights, and finishes, Spectre offers a wide variety of high performance valve covers designed to easily replace your stock covers. Designed for Ford Small Block 260-289-302-351W, this valve cover features polished aluminum construction and a smooth design. Sold in pairs, this tall profile cover includes baffles to provide optimum function. With show quality construction and a sealing edge designed for an ideal fit, our valve covers are engineered to look great for applications ranging from custom builds to replacing stock equipment.

Product Features:
  • Designed for Ford Small Block 260-289-302-351W engines
  • Baffled for breather system compatibility
  • Sold in pairs
  • Polished aluminum construction
  • Tall profile
  • Features OEM style sealing edge
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Edelbrock – RPM Small-Block Ford 1.90" Cylinder Head Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam (Part No.60229)

RPM Small-Block Ford 1.90" Cylinder Head Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam

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$973.99
The Edelbrock #60229 Performer RPM cylinder head is designed for use with 289-351W c.i.d. Small-Block Ford applications. The Edelbrock #60229 Performer RPM head is perfect for street performance, daily drivers, street rods and muscle cars where seat-of-th

Product Features:
  • Out-of-the-Box Bolt-On Performance
  • Maximum Performance From Idle through Mid-Range
  • Intake Valves Are For Use w/Stock Pistons
  • Designed For Non-Emissions
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Felpro – Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set (Part No.ES 71328)

Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set

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$56.99
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 to ensure a perfect fit
  • Avoid risk associated with re-use of T-T-Y (torque to yield) head bolts
  • Validated for fit, form and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9736)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$89.99
Product Features:
  • Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5797, 5845, 5712
  • Use W/ Locks Part #9611
  • 1.50 in. Outside Diameter
  • Steel Material
  • Black Oxide Finish
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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 26361 PT-1)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$533.99
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:
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
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Felpro – OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.OS 30408 C)

OIL PAN GASKET SET

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$14.99
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:
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
  • SUPERIOR SEAL — Manufactured with rubber compounds to ensure a consistent and long-life seal across the entire oil pan
  • PREVENTS OVERTIGHTENING — Torque limiters help eliminate overtightening and gasket splitting and extruding (where applicable)
  • OE-STYLE REPLACEMENT GASKET — Engineered for OE-style molded rubber gasket replacement
  • EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
  • ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are designed, tested, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research and development
  • ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are designed, tested, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research and development
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Sealed Power – Engine Piston Ring Set (Part No.E-916K .75MM)

Engine Piston Ring Set

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$138.99
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:
  • Face of top rings coated with latest generation Plasma-Moly
  • Decreases friction
  • Very resistant to scuffing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Dorman – Engine Timing Cover Dipstick Tube: Direct Replacement, Metal (Part No.635-549)

Engine Timing Cover Dipstick Tube: Direct Replacement, Metal

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$33.99
This engine oil dipstick tube is designed to match the fit and function of the original tube on specified vehicles, and is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine oil dipstick tube is designed to match the fit and function of the original tube on specified vehicles
  • Restores functionality – reliable replacement for an original part that is missing, bent or broken
  • 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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Felpro – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.BS 40620)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$29.99
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:
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for repair applications
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Felpro – Fuel Pump Bowl Gasket (Part No.773)

Fuel Pump Bowl 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 to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered for the sealing repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Dorman – Engine Oil Pan: Direct Fit, Aluminum, Front Sump (Part No.264-062)

Engine Oil Pan: Direct Fit, Aluminum, Front Sump

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$212.99
Oil pan leaking? This engine oil pan is precision-engineered to match the original equipment pan on specific vehicle years, makes and models for a reliable replacement.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine oil pan is made to match the original pan on specific vehicles
  • Complete assembly – includes replacement pan and drain plugs to match original components
  • Durable design – high-strength coating prevents future corrosion
  • Trustworthy value – backed by team of engineers and quality control experts in the United States
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Imperial – Engine Oil Cooler (Part No.241040)

Engine Oil Cooler

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$216.99
Product Features:
  • Imperial Swirl-Cool« engine oil cooler kit
  • Size: 1-1/2″ x 6-1/2″ x 18″
  • Heavy-duty applications
  • All except Chevrolet V8 applications
  • Universal Cooler, NOT a direct OE replacement. User to determine fitment prior to installation
  • Heavy duty applications
  • All except Chevrolet V8 applications
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Cloyes Performance – High Performance Timing Chain (Part No.9-146)

High Performance Timing Chain

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$18.99
Street Performance 3/8″ Pitch Double Roller Replacement True Roller Chain. Seamless 0.250″ Roller Diameter. Heat Treated and Processed Links to Maximize Breaking Strength while Remaining Ductile for Toughness. Prestressed to Increase Fatigue Life. USA Made.

Product Features:
  • A timing chain synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft(s), ensuring proper timing of the engines valve events for each cylinder
  • Our chains are engineered and manufactured with precision pitch control for proper chain-to-sprocket tooth fitment
  • From stock replacement to high performance, Cloyes has the most complete timing chain catalog
  • Cloyes parts are CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials. Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
  • Cloyes recommends the chain tensioner(s), sprocket(s), and guide(s) also be replaced when the chain is replaced as these components play a vital role in system stability and accurate timing
  • Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information
  • Keep your engines valvetrain in perfect time with Cloyes, the world leader in timing drive systems
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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Small-Block Ford 289-302 V8 (Part No.2122)

Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Small-Block Ford 289-302 V8

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$321.99


Product Features:
  • Designed for Optimum Torque and Acceleration
  • Maximum Performance From Idle through Mid-Range
  • Matched to Edelbrock Performer Intakes
  • Includes Hydraulic Lifters and Assembly Lube
  • Major Improvement in Throttle Response and Torque
  • Use For Daily Drivers/Trucks/Vans/RVs/4x4s
  • Take The Guesswork Out Of Camshaft Selection
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99174)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$45.49
National® has built a reputation as one of the most respected names in the industry. We have offered premium sealing solutions for more than 75 years. Our design team keeps pace with the industry and provides advanced solutions for today’s vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Designed to repair damaged, grooved or worn shafts
  • Durable stainless steel construction for corrosion-free sealing surface that surpasses most original shaft specifications
  • Ideal for a shaft where indications of seal wear, such as tracks or grooves have developed
  • Ultra-thin construction (0.01/0.25mm wall thickness) allows original seal size to be used with minimal additional lip loading
  • Easy to install with removable flange and installation tool
  • Installation tool reduces sleeve distortion and allows for installation without removal from the shaft
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Felpro – Engine Timing Cover Gasket Set (Part No.TCS 45869)

Engine Timing Cover Gasket Set

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$21.99
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:
  • Timing cover set includes gaskets and seals necessary for timing chain/belt replacement job
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring (Part No.VS-1648)

Engine Valve Spring

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$6.49
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.
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.HT-2271)

Engine Valve Lifter

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$10.49
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:
  • 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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Felpro – Engine Gasket Set (Part No.FS 7999 PT-3)

Engine Gasket Set

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$108.99
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:
  • Full Sets contain all the gaskets and seals necessary for a complete engine overhaul
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered for the sealing repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Dorman – Harmonic Balancer Assembly (Part No.594-051)

Harmonic Balancer Assembly

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$172.99
This direct replacement harmonic balancer features a stress-resistant rubber bond to properly absorb engine vibration. Stringent standards help ensure excellent tensile and impact strength for greater durability.

Product Features:
  • Ideal replacement – this harmonic balancer assembly exactly matches the fit and function of the original harmonic balancer for a direct replacement
  • Durable construction – stringent specifications and careful construction help ensure longevity
  • Thoroughly tested – this harmonic balancer has undergone dimensional verification, material validation and functional testing
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by a team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Sealed Power – Engine Connecting Rod Bearing (Part No.2305CP 10)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing

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$34.99
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 bronze alloy lining with overplate
  • Popular for fatigue resistance & strength
  • Provides conformability required for older apps
  • Our standard material is comparable to competitors performance bearing
  • Note – This material offers less resistance to wear & corrosion than other materials.
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With 4.6L Modular V8 Ford, 18Mm Socket, 12Mm X 1.5, 1.8"L Under Head (Part No.156-2501)

For Use With 4.6L Modular V8 Ford, 18Mm Socket, 12Mm X 1.5, 1.8"L Under Head

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$39.99
As the crankshaft flexes and twists, the balancer absorbs incredible amounts of kinetic energy. To ensure that the balancer is locked in position, ARP has developed these ultra strong 200,000 PSI bolts that let you exert maximum clamping force. Special features include 1/4 Inch thick, wide area washer and an extra tall 12 point head that accepts a deep socket and eliminates the worry of stripping the head.

Product Features:
  • Ultra Strong Bolt Rated At 200,000 Pounds Per Square Inch
  • 1/4 Inch Thick, Wide Area Washer And An Extra Tall 12 Point Head That Accepts A Deep Socket And Eliminates The Worry Of Stripping The Head
  • Made In USA
  • M12 x 1.5 RH Thread Size
  • 1.8″ Underhead Length
  • Sold Individually
  • 200,000 PSI
  • Will NOT Fit the newer 5.4L Cobra Jet/Shelby GT500 Crankshafts
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Melling – Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.IS-84)

Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft

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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

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
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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1223M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

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$47.99
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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Sealed Power – Engine Push Rod (Part No.RP-3241)

Engine Push Rod

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$2.99
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.
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1968 Ford Thunderbird Engine Parts

You count on your 1968 Ford Thunderbird to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Engine Parts. With 178 Engine Parts ranging in price from $0.30 to $1,338.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1968 Ford Thunderbird.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Engine Parts brand, we stock 18 different brands like Sealed Power, Felpro, and Dorman. 1968 Ford Thunderbird Engine Parts start as low as $0.30!

One of the best ways to find top quality OEM or aftermarket Engine Parts is by asking professionals. Short of that, you can shop with confidence thanks to our 71 extensive product reviews on 1968 Ford Thunderbird Engine Parts. Some of the top-rated Engine Parts products we carry are Econo-Kool® Engine Oil Cooler with 4.7 stars and Stock Replacement OE Type Oil Pump with 5.0 stars.

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Top-Rated Engine Parts Brands For Your 1968 Ford Thunderbird

Trusted Engine Parts OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1968 Ford Thunderbird running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Sealed Power, Felpro, Dorman, and even more.

Popular Dorman – Pik-a-Nut Engine Parts

You’ll find popular Dorman – Pik-a-Nut brand products across Freeze and Expansion Plugs. All are waiting to get your 1968 Ford Thunderbird back on the road. Some of the top-rated Dorman – Pik-a-Nut products in these categories are:
Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1-1/2 In., Height 0.220
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Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1-1/2 In., Height 0.220
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Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1-9/16 In., Height 0.380
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Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1-9/16 In., Height 0.380
Expansion Plugs

Top-Rated Sealed Power Engine Parts


If Sealed Power are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock Sealed Power brand Engine Parts for your 1968 Ford Thunderbird, and some of our most reviewed Sealed Power parts include:
Engine Valve Lifter
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Engine Valve Lifter
Engine Valve Lifters
Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper
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Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper
Engine Valve Locks
Engine Valve Lifter
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Engine Valve Lifter
Engine Valve Lifters

FAQs for 1968 Ford Thunderbird Engine Parts

What are the most purchased Engine Parts for the 1968 Ford Thunderbird?

Out of 178 Engine Parts for the 1968 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube Gasket
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Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube Gasket
Oil Pump Gasket and Seals
Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
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Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
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Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
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Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
Valve Cover Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1968 Ford Thunderbird Engine Parts?

Top-rated Engine Parts for your 1968 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Econo-Kool® Engine Oil Cooler
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Econo-Kool® Engine Oil Cooler
“Good price perfect fit had all the parts I needed good quality”
Stock Replacement OE Type Oil Pump
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Stock Replacement OE Type Oil Pump
“Great item”
Engine Gasket Set
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Engine Gasket Set
“Was Very Glad to know that Advance could get the Complete gasket set AND that it was Less Expensive to get than individual gaskets.”