1978 Ford LTD Engine Parts

Essential 1978 Ford LTD Engine Parts

Anchor – Engine Mount: Front Left, 1 Piece (Part No.2682)

Engine Mount: Front Left, 1 Piece

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$20.99
The purpose of the mount is to support the engine and transmission on the chassis and dampen vibration and noise from reverberating to the rest of the vehicle. Engine and Transmission Mounts are engineered and manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications using the latest CAD/CAM engineering process to ensure superior quality, form, fit and function. Only premium quality materials are used in the manufacturing process to guarantee precise performance and maximum durability. Applicable to Applicable to FORD 83-92; MERCURY 79-86;. Please verify your application.

Product Features:
  • MAXIMUM LIFE & PERFORMANCE: Both natural and SBR (Styrene Butadiene) rubber provide good abrasion resistance and aging stability to ensure maximum life and performance.
  • MEETS OR EXCEEDS DUROMETER MEASUREMENTS: All rubber material is manufactured to specific Durometer (hardness) measurements based on the vehicle’s application requirements.
  • HARDENED STEEL FASTENERS: All fasteners are made of hardened steel with heat treated Grade #5 bolts.
  • SUPERIOR BOND: A special Chemlock® bonding agent is used to ensure a superior rubber-to-metal bond.
  • HYDRAULIC MOUNT DESIGN: Hydraulic Mounts (applicable where OE) are designed for most front wheel drive vehicles because transverse drive train mounting.
  • For Years: 1979-1992
  • Weight approx: 4 Lbs
  • PART GROUP: 2682, 2683
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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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Edelbrock – Signature Series Valve Covers: Small Block Ford 221-351W 62-95, Chrome Steel (Part No.4460)

Signature Series Valve Covers: Small Block Ford 221-351W 62-95, Chrome Steel

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$74.99
The Edelbrock #4460 Signature Series Valve Covers are designed for Ford 260-289-302 (not Boss) and 351W V8 applications. Engineered for function and styled for great looks, Signature Series valve covers have stock-style breather baffles that prevent oil passage to the PCV valve. These quality valve covers accept all emissions equipment, including PCV valve holes. Rubber grommets for the breather and PCV valve holes are included. Matching breathers sold separately.

Product Features:
  • Small Block Ford 221-351W 62-95
  • Tall
  • Chrome Steel
  • Set Of Two
  • Rubber Grommets For Breather
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Sealed Power – Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set (Part No.5107M 40)

Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set

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$58.99
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 applications
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Sealed Power – Engine Piston Ring Set (Part No.E-229X)

Engine Piston Ring Set

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$49.49
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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Dorman – Timing Cover With Gasket And Seal (Part No.635-102)

Timing Cover With Gasket And Seal

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$169.99
This direct replacement timing cover matches the fit and function of the original equipment cover for a reliable repair. This part has undergone extensive testing to ensure adherence to precise design standards.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine timing cover matches the fit and function of the original equipment cover
  • Durable construction – this part is specifically designed to withstand extreme underhood temperatures for a long service life
  • Cost-effective solution – offers original equipment quality at a competitive price
  • Quality tested – this part has undergone extensive testing to ensure a quality fit and long service life
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National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.2955)

Multi Purpose Seal

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$17.49
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:
  • Low swell in hydrocarbon fluids
  • Design type: spring loaded; multi-lip
  • Provides good low temperature capability
  • Temperature range: -40°F to 225°F; -40°C to 107°C
  • Delivers quality and reliable performance for every type of repair
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Dorman – Expansion Plug Kit (Part No.02653)

Expansion Plug Kit

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$11.99
We offer a comprehensive line of Engine Expansion Plug Kits to cover a range of applications. The kits include all parts necessary for a complete repair.

Product Features:
  • Direct fit kits available (where applicable) for ease of replacement
  • Depending on the application, kits include multiple quantities of the following styles: cup Type, Pilot Seal, Reverse Taper, Concave, Quick-Seal® Rubber and Quick-Seal ® Copper
  • Expansion Plugs also available individually
  • Dorman’s Engine Expansion Plugs are constructed to strict engineering quality standards
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Felpro – Valley Pan Gasket Set (Part No.MS 96018)

Valley Pan Gasket Set

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$51.99
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
  • SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
  • ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are designed, reviewed, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research and development
  • REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
  • EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
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Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for Ford 351W V8 (Part No.5882)

Sure Seat Valve Springs for Ford 351W V8

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$52.99
Product Features:
  • Non-Rotator Type
  • 1.384 in. Outer Diameter
  • 1.020 in. Inner Diameter
  • 1.020 in. Coil Blind
  • Set of 16
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Mr. Gasket – Rear Main Seal Gasket (Part No.1964)

Rear Main Seal Gasket

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$46.99
Made from silicone to withstand extreme engine oil temperatures and injection molded for a precise fit.

Product Features:
  • Made from silicone
  • Withstands extreme engine oil temps
  • Injection molded for a precise fit
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper (Part No.VK-115)

Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper

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$0.43
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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Melling – Stock Replacement OE Type Oil Pump (Part No.M-57)

Stock Replacement OE Type Oil Pump

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$56.99
Melling oil pumps provide dependable performance every time in every application. Every Melling oil pump is engineered and assembled to the highest production standards from high quality materials. All Melling oil pumps use the latest in gear and gerotor

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
  • Melling oil pumps are tested for pressure and flow under operating conditions to ensure quality
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Edelbrock – Small-Block Ford E-Street Cylinder Heads 2.02" (Part No.5025)

Small-Block Ford E-Street Cylinder Heads 2.02"

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The Edelbrock #5025 E-Street cylinder heads are designed for Ford 289-351 W V8 applications. The Edelbrock E-Street cylinder heads offer American made quality and affordable performance. E-Street cylinder heads feature as-cast ports and are designed for e

Product Features:
  • Complete Pair
  • 60cc Combustion Chamber Volume
  • 170cc Intake/60cc Exhaust Runner Volume
  • 2.02 in. Intake/1.6 in. Exhaust Valve Diameter
  • 0.625 in. Deck Thickness
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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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Sealed Power – Engine Exhaust Valve (Part No.V-1961)

Engine Exhaust Valve

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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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Victor Reinz – Fuel Pump Mounting Gasket (Part No.71-13599-00)

Fuel Pump Mounting Gasket

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$2.79
With Victor Reinz gaskets, you can be sure you are getting sealing solutions that deliver OE quality gasket technology and engineering. That is because Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier and the trusted choice of manufacturers the world over, offering broad coverage for foreign and domestic cars and trucks. In Victor Reinz gasket sets, you get the right combination of components needed for fast, long-lasting repairs.

Product Features:
  • Choosing Victor Reinz assures getting OE quality parts in gaskets sets that have the coverage, contents, packaging and electronic cataloging to best meet the needs of the aftermarket.
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Edelbrock – Performer RPM Camshaft And Lifter Kit #7182 For Small-Block Ford 351 W V8 (Part No.7182)

Performer RPM Camshaft And Lifter Kit #7182 For Small-Block Ford 351 W V8

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Product Features:
  • Designed for 1500 to 6500 Performance
  • Maximum Power in High-RPM with Good Low-End Torque
  • Matched to Edelbrock Performer RPM Intakes
  • 10 to 12 in. of Manifold Vacuum at Idle
  • More Lift and Duration than Most Street Camshafts
  • Includes Hydraulic Lifters and Assembly Lube
  • Dyno Matched/Street Proven Performance
  • Take The Guesswork Out Of Camshaft Selection
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Spectre – W3 Engine Kit Ford (Part No.54383)

W3 Engine Kit Ford

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$108.99
Spectre’s chrome engine kits are designed to give the top of your engine an amazing look in one neat package. This chrome engine kit includes chrome valve covers and chrome valve cover bolts.

Product Features:
  • Chrome valve covers
  • Chrome valve cover bolts
  • Dresses up the engine
  • Triple plated chrome
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Dorman – Pik-a-Nut – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1-1/2 In., Height 0.220 (Part No.362652.1)

Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1-1/2 In., Height 0.220

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$0.99
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 – 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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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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Dorman – Pipe Plug C.S. Square 3/8-18 Npt, Head Size 5/16 In. (sold by each) (Part No.090-019)

Pipe Plug C.S. Square 3/8-18 Npt, Head Size 5/16 In. (sold by each)

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$2.99
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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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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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 Repair Kit (Part No.K-68)

Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Repair Kit

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$61.99
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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Edelbrock – Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set (Part No.7820)

Performer-Link Adjustable True-Roller Timing Chain Set

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$67.99


Product Features:
  • Solid Bushing Chain Resists Stretching
  • For Use with Stock or Edelbrock Camshafts
  • Stressproof Steel Crank Gears
  • 3 Keyway Setting Points To Ensure Accurate Timing
  • True Bearing Surface Rolls with the Sprockets
  • For Engine with One-Piece Fuel Pump Eccentric
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Cloyes Gear – Engine Timing Crankshaft Sprocket (Part No.S447)

Engine Timing Crankshaft Sprocket

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$19.99
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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1978 Ford LTD Engine Parts

You count on your 1978 Ford LTD 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 400 Engine Parts ranging in price from $0.43 to $9,246.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1978 Ford LTD.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Engine Parts brand, we stock 20 different brands like Sealed Power, Felpro, and Dorman. 1978 Ford LTD Engine Parts start as low as $0.43!

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 1,873 extensive product reviews on 1978 Ford LTD Engine Parts. Some of the top-rated Engine Parts products we carry are Oil Seal with 4.9 stars and Stock Replacement OE Type Oil Pump with 4.8 stars.

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Top-Rated Engine Parts Brands For Your 1978 Ford LTD

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 1978 Ford LTD running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Sealed Power, Felpro, Dorman, and even more.

Popular Carquest Premium Engine Parts

You’ll find popular Carquest Premium brand products across Engine Timing Parts. All are waiting to get your 1978 Ford LTD back on the road. Some of the top-rated Carquest Premium products in these categories are:
Timing Set, 3-Piece
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Timing Set, 3-Piece
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FAQs for 1978 Ford LTD Engine Parts

What are the most purchased Engine Parts for the 1978 Ford LTD?

Out of 400 Engine Parts for the 1978 Ford LTD, the most popular in our inventory are:
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Oil Seal
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Stock Replacement OE Type Oil Pump
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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!”