1978 Ford F-250 Engine Parts

Essential 1978 Ford F-250 Engine Parts

National – Engine Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve (Part No.88187)

Engine Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve

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$11.99
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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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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$2.29
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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Sealed Power – Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set (Part No.8-3400CP 40)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set

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$38.99
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 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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Felpro – Engine Valve Stem Oil Seal Set (Part No.SS 72891)

Engine Valve Stem Oil Seal Set

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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:
  • RIGHT TYPE — Valve stem seals designs are application-specific for the repair occasion using either deflector (umbrella) seals, O-ring style or positive seals
  • QUALITY MATERIALS — Each valve stem seal features materials based on the specific application for your vehicle repair
  • ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are reviewed, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research, development and testing
  • INSTALLATION AID — Installation tool included to protect inner lip of seal from damage during seal installation
  • COVERAGE — Available for domestic and foreign nameplate vehicles
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Felpro – Fuel Pump Mounting Gasket (Part No.70272)

Fuel Pump Mounting 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 for the sealing repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Flex A Lite – Oil Cooler Sandwich Adapter Kit (Part No.3961)

Oil Cooler Sandwich Adapter Kit

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$42.99
Oil Cooler Sandwich Adapter Kit

Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket: Fiber-Faced Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.7526 B)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Fiber-Faced Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$28.49
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:
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
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Dorman – Harmonic Balancer Assembly (Part No.594-189)

Harmonic Balancer Assembly

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$81.99
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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Felpro – Engine Valve Cover Grommet Set (Part No.10740)

Engine Valve Cover Grommet Set

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$4.29
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 for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
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Sealed Power – Engine Intake Valve (Part No.V-4602)

Engine Intake Valve

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$11.49
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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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 8168 PT-3)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$55.99
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:
  • PROPRIETARY COATING — Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface scratches and imperfections
  • SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
  • NO RETORQUE DESIGN — Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
  • STRONG AND DURABLE — Features graphite or reinforced fiber facing material and steel armor for strength and durability
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
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Dorman – Rubber Expansion Plug 1-1/2 In. – Size Range 1-1/2 In. – 1-5/8 In. (sold by each) (Part No.570-009)

Rubber Expansion Plug 1-1/2 In. - Size Range 1-1/2 In. - 1-5/8 In. (sold by each)

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$8.49
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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Spectra Premium – Engine Oil Pan (Part No.FP24B)

Engine Oil Pan

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$95.99
Innovative engineering, manufacturing technology and quality control ensure that Spectra Premium oil pans meet or exceed the performance of the original equipment they replace.

Product Features:
  • Unit is designed to OE fit, form and function requirements accomplished by leveraging our OE expertise
  • Durable powder coating applied to exterior of oil pan for a long lasting rust free unit
  • Washed and then sealed with an anti-corrosive spray on the interior for a rust free unit at installation
  • Fit tested on the very same vehicle application for which it was developed verifying first-hand that the design fits properly and can be easily installed
  • Engineered to stringent tolerances based on our Canadian engineers’ in-depth knowledge of the OE part it’s designed to replace
  • Road tested to ensure real world performance and to verify that each design meets our high standards for quality
  • Coating salt spray tested for over 200 hours to insure durability
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.HT-900)

Engine Valve Lifter

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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.

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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Edelbrock – RPM Small-Block Ford 2.02" Cylinder Head Hydraulic Roller Camshaft (Part No.60255)

RPM Small-Block Ford 2.02" Cylinder Head Hydraulic Roller Camshaft

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$1035.99
The Edelbrock #60255 Performer RPM cylinder head is designed for use with 289-351W c.i.d. Small-Block Ford applications. The Edelbrock #60255 Performer RPM head is perfect for street performance, daily drivers, street rods and muscle cars where seat-of-th

Product Features:
  • Complete Single For Hydraulic Roller
  • 60cc Combustion Chamber Volume
  • 190cc Intake/60cc Exhaust Runner Volume
  • 2.02 in. Intake/1.6 in. Exhaust Valve Diameter
  • 0.625 in. Deck Thickness
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Dorman – Ford Steel Expansion Plug Kit, 15 Expansion Plugs, 4 Pipe Plugs (Part No.557-009)

Ford Steel Expansion Plug Kit, 15 Expansion Plugs, 4 Pipe Plugs

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$8.99
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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Spectre – Dipstick; Engine Oil (Part No.5723)

Dipstick; Engine Oil

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$16.99
Spectre’s Ford dipstick is designed to fit 260-302 short block and the 351W engines. The housing and handle are triple chrome-plated steel, and the dipstick features a gold iridite finish for clear accurate oil level readings. The housing measures 12 inches long and the dipstick measures 21 inches long. This dipstick is made to meet OEM specifications for form, fit and function and feature an adjustable bracket for easy installation.

Product Features:
  • 12 inch dipstick tube
  • 21 inch long gold iridite dipstick
  • Chrome plated housing and handle
  • Dipstick is easy to read for accurate oil level readings
  • Designed to meet OEM specifications
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Melling – Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.IS-83)

Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft

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$17.79
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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Crankshaft Rebuilders – Remanufactured Crankshaft Kit (Part No.15510)

Remanufactured Crankshaft Kit

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$284.99
Remanufactured precision machined OE crankshafts.

Product Features:
  • Includes matching rod and main bearings.
  • Journals Micropolished.
  • All units subject to complete quality inspection.
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Felpro – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.BS 40509)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$26.49
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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Sealed Power – Engine Connecting Rod Bearing (Part No.2600CP)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing

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$6.29
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.

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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Dorman – Pipe Plug C.S. Hex 3/4-14 Npt X 5/8 In. (sold by each) (Part No.090-072)

Pipe Plug C.S. Hex 3/4-14 Npt X 5/8 In. (sold by each)

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$3.49
This engine cylinder head 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 cylinder head 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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Felpro – Engine Conversion Gasket Set (Part No.CS 8548-4)

Engine Conversion Gasket Set

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$31.49
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:
  • Conversion Sets (CS) provide every gasket for lower engine work – add a Head Set (HS) for complete engine overhaul work
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Validated for fit, form and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Includes all the parts necessary to complete the repair unless otherwise noted
  • Includes all the parts necessary to complete the repair unless otherwise noted
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Edelbrock – Rollin’ Thunder Camshaft for Small-Block Ford 351W V8 (Part No.2281)

Rollin' Thunder Camshaft for Small-Block Ford 351W V8

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$520.99
Product Features:
  • Roller Cam Type
  • Roller Lifter Type
  • Exhaust 238 deg/Intake 238 deg Duration @ .050 Lift
  • Exhaust 0.364in./Intake 0.364in. Valve Lift
  • 112 deg Lobe Steps
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Melling – Stock Replacement OE Type High Volume Oil Pump (Part No.M-84AHV)

Stock Replacement OE Type High Volume Oil Pump

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$111.99
Melling high volume oil pumps increase the amount of oil flow by an average of 20% through the engine improving oil pressure at idle providing dependable performance every time in every application. Every Melling high volume oil pump is engineered and ass

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
  • High volume oil pump supplies additional oil to engines when necessary for high performance applications or low oil pressure issues
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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With 289/ 460 Cubic" Ford, 5/8" Socket Size, 5/8" – 18 Thread Size (Part No.150-2501)

For Use With 289/ 460 Cubic" Ford, 5/8" Socket Size, 5/8" - 18 Thread Size

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$33.99
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 Pounds Per Square Inch bolts that let you exert maximum clamping force. Special features comes with 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
  • Professional Quality Fasteners
  • Delivers ARP Quality And Reliability
  • Made In USA
  • 2.05″ Underhead Length
  • Ford 289-460 (except 351C)
  • Sold Individually
  • 200,000 PSI
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Felpro – Engine Timing Cover Gasket Set (Part No.TCS 45008)

Engine Timing Cover Gasket Set

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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:
  • 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 Gasket Set (Part No.260-1125T)

Engine Gasket Set

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$114.99
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:
  • 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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Popular 1978 Ford F-250 Engine Parts Categories

1978 Ford F-250 Engine Parts

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Popular Driveworks Engine Parts

You’ll find popular Driveworks brand products across Engine Timing Parts. All are waiting to get your 1978 Ford F-250 back on the road. Some of the top-rated Driveworks products in these categories are:
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Oil Seal
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FAQs for 1978 Ford F-250 Engine Parts

What are the most purchased Engine Parts for the 1978 Ford F-250?

Out of 435 Engine Parts for the 1978 Ford F-250, the most popular in our inventory are:
Engine Valve Lifter
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What are the top-rated 1978 Ford F-250 Engine Parts?

Top-rated Engine Parts for your 1978 Ford F-250 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Stock Replacement OE Type Oil Pump
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Stock Replacement OE Type Oil Pump
“Product was a perfect fit top notch at a great price”
289-302 Ford Head Bolt Kit
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289-302 Ford Head Bolt Kit
“Great quality bolts. They include thread locker. Would definitely recommend to anyone replacing their heads.”
Engine Rocker Arm Kit
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Engine Rocker Arm Kit
“Nice quality named brand rockers for a fantastic price. Looked like OEM style and they were made in the USA!”