1972 Chevrolet Nova Engine Parts

Essential 1972 Chevrolet Nova Engine Parts

Mr. Gasket – Timing Cover (Part No.4590)

Timing Cover

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$38.49
Mr. Gasket Timing Cover Kit is the finishing touch to dressing up your engine. This kit is for use with original equipment style timing chains only. Double roller type chains or gear drives require checking for adequate clearance. This kit includes everything you need, including the timing cover, bolts, front oil pan seal, front seal and water pump gaskets.

Product Features:
  • Fits Chevy Small Block 1955-1995
  • For Use With OEM Style Timing Chain Only
  • Chrome Plated Steel
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Cloyes Gear – Engine Timing Crankshaft Sprocket (Part No.S551)

Engine Timing Crankshaft Sprocket

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$30.99
Along with the timing chain, tensioners, and guides, sprockets are an integral component within the timing system. Timing gears and sprockets are available as part of complete timing kits as well as for individual purchase and installation

Product Features:
  • Featuring precision-tooled or machined tooth form and precision-machined bore for true fit, timing chain sprockets offer reliability and dependability for engine rebuilds and typical replacement jobs
  • Recommended that 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
  • CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials
  • Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
  • Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information
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Edelbrock – Performer RPM 410 Top End Kit for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevy 350 Engines (Part No.2098)

Performer RPM 410 Top End Kit for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevy 350 Engines

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$3990.99


Product Features:
  • Matched Parts Available Under One Part Number
  • All In One Box Convenience
  • Make Things Easier In Parts Selection
  • Includes Almost Everything You Need
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Cloyes Performance – High Performance Timing Set (Part No.9-3110A-5)

High Performance Timing Set

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$267.99
HEX-A-JUST Allows for Infinite Valve Timing Adjustability of +/-6 Degrees to Tune for Maximum Engine Performance Output. One Piece Camshaft Sprocket Design Featuring a Billet Eccentric Camshaft Dowel Bushing. Both Billet Steel Sprockets are Heat Treated for Durability. TRUE Roller 0.250″ Roller Diameter Chain for Reduced Friction. Includes Captured Needle Camshaft Sprocket Thrust Bearing to Minimize Block Thrust Surface Friction. 3-Piece Sets Hand-Matched to Qualify the Correct Center Distance and Minimize Runout.

Product Features:
  • The complete kits, which meet or exceed OEM performance requirements, ensure a quiet and maintenance-free experience
  • 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 Timing Kits may include camshaft sprockets, crankshaft sprockets, timing chains, tensioners, and guides
  • Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information
  • Keep your engine’s valve train in perfect time with Cloyes, the world leader in timing drive systems.
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Competition Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs (Part No.1075)

Ultra Seal: Competition Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs

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$94.99
Mr. Gasket competition screw-in rocker arm studs are manufactured from heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 steel. Ideal for high performance street and race applications.

Product Features:
  • Black Oxide Coated Grade 8 Steel
  • Kit Contains 16 Studs
  • Easy To Install
  • Heat Treated Steel
  • Prevents Stud Flexing
  • Black Plated Finish
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Dorman – Connecting Rod Nuts, Type 2, 3/8-24 X 9/16 In., Ford (sold by each) (Part No.635-002)

Connecting Rod Nuts, Type 2, 3/8-24 X 9/16 In., Ford (sold by each)

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$1.29
This engine connecting rod nut 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 connecting rod nut matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this nut 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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Sealed Power – Main Bearing Set (Part No.139M 20)

Main Bearing Set

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$85.99
Speed-Pro delivers the power you need and the value and 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:
  • A-Series bi-metal aluminum alloy
  • Greater seizure resistance than tri-metal material
  • IROX coating
  • Polymer coating enhances bearing
  • Made with silicon for greater surface hardness
  • Silicon particles help polish crankshaft journal (reduces wear during operation)
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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1557M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

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$36.99
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 – Engine Gasket Set (Part No.260-1000BT)

Engine Gasket Set

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$114.99
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:
  • Each 260 gasket set includes Fel-Pro½ gaskets (# 1 brand of gaskets)
  • Provides the exact gaskets the application requires.
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Dorman – Timing Cover Timing Mark (Part No.635-550)

Timing Cover Timing Mark

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$8.99
This engine timing tab is designed to match the fit and function of the original tab on specified vehicles, and is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine timing tab is designed to match the fit and function of the original tab on specified vehicles
  • Restores functionality – reliable replacement for an original part that has failed due to corrosion or a broken weld
  • 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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National – Engine Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve (Part No.88176)

Engine Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve

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$18.99
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:
  • Made of stainless steel
  • Designed to prevent timing cover seal leaks
  • Takes up gaps caused by worn-out harmonic balancer shafts
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Melling – Stock Replacement Oil Pump Screen (Part No.55-S1)

Stock Replacement Oil Pump Screen

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$24.99
A new Melling pick-up tube/oil screen assembly provides the lubrication oil as well as protection for your oil pump from materials that find their way into the engine oil supply system. Contaminates enter your oil system via engine ware, extended time between oil changes and other internal engine sources. These contaminates can interfere with the proper oil flow and pressure spring functions resulting in engine damage and/or failure. Melling suggests that a new properly installed oil pump pick-up tube/screen be a part of every oil pump installation. Several Melling oil pump applications are offered with an oil screen included.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured from high quality durable materials for long wear
  • Precision engineering protects the engine from dirt and contaminants
  • Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
  • Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications
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Sealed Power – Engine Piston Ring Set (Part No.E-251KC 40)

Engine Piston Ring Set

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$66.99
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:
  • Chrome plated ring face
  • Increases wear resistance in dirty air conditions
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket: Embossed Steel, Without Head Bolts (Part No.7733 SH-1)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Embossed Steel, Without Head Bolts

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$15.99
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:
  • Provides the robust seal needed to contain peak combustion pressures and temperatures
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
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Felpro – TIMING COVER GASKET SET (Part No.TCS 45121)

TIMING COVER GASKET SET

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$19.99
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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Competition Cams – CAM AND LIFTER KIT, SBC 252 HIGH ENERGY HYDRAULIC 1 EA (Part No.CL12-205-2)

CAM AND LIFTER KIT, SBC 252 HIGH ENERGY HYDRAULIC 1 EA

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$1257.99
Ideal for use with mainly stock components like rocker arms, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, compression ratio, torque converters and rear gear ratios, the High Energy camshaft grind family is a great choice for street performance applications. Offering

Product Features:
  • Good blend of efficiency and performance.
  • Perfect choice for performance street rebuilds.
  • Work well with mainly stock components such as rockers, manifolds, heads, compression, torque converters and gears.
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Dorman – Rubber Expansion Plug 1-3/8 In. – Size Range 1-3/8 In. – 1-1/2 In. (sold by each) (Part No.570-008)

Rubber Expansion Plug 1-3/8 In. - Size Range 1-3/8 In. - 1-1/2 In. (sold by each)

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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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Melling – Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Repair Kit (Part No.K-55)

Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Repair Kit

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$47.49
Melling oil pump repair kits are provided to supply the parts needed to rebuild a specific individual oil pump. Melling kits include all the required parts needed for a quality oil pump rebuild. Although Melling recommends the installation of a new oil pump, Melling oil pump repair kits are the preferred choice when a rebuilder has the desire to reuse the original oil pump casting or front timing cover.

Product Features:
  • Includes components needed to rebuild a worn oil pump providing an alternative to purchasing a new oil pump
  • Components are manufactured from high quality materials for durable wear
  • Components are precision engineered for optimum fit and function
  • Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
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Felpro – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.BS 40013)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$25.99
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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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Oil Pan Stud Kit (Part No.6316)

Ultra Seal: Oil Pan Stud Kit

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$75.99
The black finish grade 5 bolts have a bullet tip to make installation easy. The zinc plated self-locking nuts give uniform clamping for a positive seal.

Product Features:
  • Bullet Tip Design
  • Aid Alignment and Installation
  • Grade 5 Studs w/ Black Finish
  • Zinc Plated Self-Locking Nuts
  • Assures Positive Gasket Seal
  • The Professionals Choice
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Dorman – Gm Brass Expansion Plug Kit, 15 Expansion Plugs, 5 Pipe Plugs (Part No.567-001)

Gm Brass Expansion Plug Kit, 15 Expansion Plugs, 5 Pipe Plugs

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$20.29
The plugs in this engine expansion plug kit are designed to match the original parts on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, this kit components are engineered for reliable performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – the components in this engine expansion plug kit are designed to match the original plugs on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this kit is a reliable replacement for original plugs that have failed due to wear
  • Durable construction – this kit is made from quality components to ensure reliable performance and a 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 Gasket Set (Part No.FS 8510 PT)

Engine Gasket Set

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$87.99
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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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper (Part No.VK-138)

Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper

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$0.30
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 Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.BS 11829-1)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$19.99
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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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9731)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$128.99
Product Features:
  • Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5762, 5795
  • Use W/ Locks Part #9612
  • 1.50 in. Outside Diameter
  • Steel Material
  • Black Oxide Finish
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Melling – Engine Oil Priming Tool (Part No.PT13)

Engine Oil Priming Tool

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$71.99
Melling Engine Oil Priming Tools were developed as a way for engine builders to safely pre-prime the engine with oil prior to the initial engine startup. The Priming tool, with the use of a standard drill circulates oil to all of the critical areas of the new engine quickly and safely.

Product Features:
  • Priming tool circulates oil through critical areas of a new engine before engine start up
  • Manufactured from high quality materials for consistent durable wear
  • Precision engineered for optimum fit and function
  • Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Kit (Part No.R-826)

Engine Rocker Arm Kit

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$3.49
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:
  • Complete rocker arm assembly
  • 1 Arm
  • 1 Ball
  • 1 Nut
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Mr. Gasket – Woodruff Key (Part No.984G)

Woodruff Key

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$30.19
Short style. The offset cam and crankshaft key is another method to increase torque and horsepower within the operating range you select.

Product Features:
  • Increases Low-End Torque
  • Increases Mid-Range Horsepower
  • Reduces Low-End Torque
  • Increases Top-End Horsepower
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1972 Chevrolet Nova Engine Parts

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Engine Valve Lifter
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Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
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Premium OEM Replacement Harmonic Balancer; 171.45mm Diameter
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Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
“Good product.”