1981 GMC C1500 Engine Parts

Essential 1981 GMC C1500 Engine Parts

Melling – Stock Replacement Oil Pump Screen (Part No.55-S2)

Stock Replacement Oil Pump Screen

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$22.99
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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Melling – Stock Replacement Oil Pump Shaft Guide (Part No.M-55005)

Stock Replacement Oil Pump Shaft Guide

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$2.99
Several Melling oil pump applications require the use of an oil pump shaft guide. Melling provides high quality shaft guides for specific pump applications. An oil pump shaft guide is necessary to connect the oil pump drive shaft to the intermediate drive shaft. Melling recommends installing a new oil pump shaft guide when it is needed.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured from high quality nylon 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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Felpro – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.BS 40520)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$36.99
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 – Chrome Dress-Up Kit (Part No.9834)

Chrome Dress-Up Kit

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$123.99
Includes: 2 short chrome valve covers 2 valve cover gaskets 1 chrome push-on breather 1 chrome dipstick & tube 1 chrome timing chain cover 1 chrome timing tab 1 rubber grommet for valve cover PCV hole 1 breather grommet.

Product Features:
  • Chrome Plated Steel
  • Comes W/valve Cover Gaskets
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Mr. Gasket – Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts (Part No.9824)

Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts

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$15.99
Chrome-plated for beauty and durability, wing bolts make valve cover removal fast & easy. They are precision-engineered and feature extra-long threads to accommodate Mr. Gasket re-usable valve cover gasket & custom valve covers.

Product Features:
  • Fits Chevy V8
  • Standard Y Top 1/4 In-20 X 5/8 in L
  • Chrome Plated Steel
  • Overall Length: 4.64″
  • Installed Length: 4.00″
  • Pack of 4
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Melling Select Performnce – High Performance High Volume Cast Iron Oil Pump (Part No.10551ST)

High Performance High Volume Cast Iron Oil Pump

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$206.99
Melling high performance oil pumps provide dependable performance every time in every application under the toughest RPM conditions. The Melling high performance cast iron oil pump series features a doweled housing and cover, extended drive and idler shaf

Product Features:
  • 25% Higher volume high performance upgrade of the M155HV
  • CNC machined phosphate coated cast iron housing and cover
  • Patented billet steel shark tooth helical gears
  • Includes chrome moly steel intermediate drive shaft with pinned steel guide
  • Includes lower pressure spring; not installed
  • Uses 3/4 inch diameter press-fit screen
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Felpro – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.VS 50464 R)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$28.99
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
  • ENGINEERED TO PERFORM — Proprietary cork-rubber formulation
  • SUPERIOR SEAL — Highly conformable to accommodate for the imperfect sealing surfaces
  • EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
  • REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
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Sealed Power – Engine Piston Set (Part No.8KH423DCP 30)

Engine Piston Set

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$190.99
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:
  • Hypereutectic
  • Made w/exclusive FM425 material for excellent strength & scuff resistance – allows tighter bore and improves sealing for less blow-by
  • Sophisticated “barrel” profiles help optimize oil wedge between skirt and wall.
  • Piston skirts protected by next-gen DUROSHIELD« coating.
  • TAC┐ ring groove geometry
  • Weight matched to +/- 2 grams.
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm (Part No.R-856A)

Engine Rocker Arm

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$2.99
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.
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Mr. Gasket – Cam Change Gaskets (Part No.4406)

Cam Change Gaskets

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$63.09
If you want to update just your camshaft and aren’t doing a complete engine overhaul, this kit contains all the gaskets needed to change out your camshaft. That way you don’t have to buy a complete gasket kit just to change the cam, but still can replace all the gaskets you should in the process.

Product Features:
  • Contains all the gaskets needed to change out your camshaft
  • Fuel Injector O-Ring Not Included
  • Meets Performance Standards
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Edelbrock – Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95 (Part No.5794)

Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95

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$151.99
Complete kit includes retainers and locks. Springs made of highest quality spring wire. Springs precision wound to close tolerances. Includes superior quality steel retainers. Includes 7 degree heat-treated valve stem locks. Retainers and locks are black oxide coated. Non-rotator style: Dyno tested and street proven. Great match to Edelbrock camshaft kit.

Product Features:
  • Complete Kit: Includes Retainers And Locks
  • Springs Made of Highest Quality Spring Wire
  • Springs Precision Wound To Close Tolerances
  • Includes Superior Quality Steel Retainers
  • Includes 7 deg. Heat-Treated Valve Stem Locks
  • Retainers and Locks Black Oxide Coated
  • Non-Rotator Style: Dyno Tested and Street Proven
  • Great Match to Edelbrock Camshaft Kit
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Bridge (Part No.MR-1840)

Engine Rocker Arm Bridge

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$2.49
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 Connecting Rod Bearing (Part No.2555A 1)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing

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$7.29
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:
  • A-Series bi-metal aluminum alloy
  • Greater seizure resistance than tri-metal material
  • Dramatically reduces or eliminates bearing wear
  • Made with silicon to provide greater surface hardness
  • Silicon particles help polish crankshaft journal to further reduce wear during operation
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Mr. Gasket – Valve Cover (Part No.9800)

Valve Cover

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$64.19
Made of chrome plated steel. Smooth top with original equipment height and internal baffle. Features one breather/oil filler cap opening per valve cover. Hardware and gaskets sold separately.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1960-1986 Chevy 262-400 Small Block
  • OEM height, short-style covers
  • Chrome plated steel construction
  • Perimeter style bolt pattern
  • Features 1 breather/oil fill cap opening per valve cover
  • Sold as a pair
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Edelbrock – Small-Block Chevy E-Series Cylinder Head E-210 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Part No.5087)

Small-Block Chevy E-Series Cylinder Head E-210 Hydraulic Roller Cam

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$1575.99
The Edelbrock #5087 E-210 Cylinder heads are designed for use with 1955-1986 Small-Block Chevy applications. The Edelbrock E-Series cylinder heads are a step up in affordable performance from our E-Street line. They feature larger runners for increased ai

Product Features:
  • Complete Pair For Mechanical Flat Tappet
  • 64cc Combustion Chamber Volume
  • 210cc Intake/75cc Exhaust Runner Volume
  • 2.08 in. Intake/1.6 in. Exhaust Valve Diameter
  • 0.562 in. Deck Thickness
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Mr. Gasket – Cylinder Head Dowel Pins (Part No.4377)

Cylinder Head Dowel Pins

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$17.79
Big Block Chevrolet tubular head dowel, .638/.639 inch o.d. (outer diameter) by 1/2 inch. Packaged two per set. These hard to find dowel pins are precision machined then case hardened for accurate alignment in engine assembly.

Product Features:
  • Precision Machined
  • Case Hardened
  • Give Accurate Alignment
  • 2 Per Set
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Sealed Power – Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set (Part No.5085M)

Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set

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$90.99
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 applications
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.CL11-430-8)

Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454

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$1147.99
An older member of the COMP Cams grind family, the Magnum series of camshafts offers excellent performance gains over stock without the added wear and tear associated with more aggressive camshafts. Ideal for use with higher compression ratio engines that

Product Features:
  • Best with aftermarket torque converters and 9.5:1 compression.
  • Great high RPM power.
  • Easy on valve train parts.
  • Can be used with mild ratio rocker arms and traditional performance valve springs.
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Mr. Gasket – Oil Filler Tube (Part No.2066)

Oil Filler Tube

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$20.99
Chrome-plated steel oil filler tube. Works with Mr. Gasket’s matching #2063 Oil Filler Cap with PCV fitting.

Product Features:
  • Chrome plated steel filler tube is 7-3/4″ overall length
  • Fits Mr. Gasket breather #2063
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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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Dorman – Rubber Freeze Plug – Size Range: 7/8" – 1" – Metric Range: 22mm – 25mm – Nominal Size: 7/8" (Part No.02609)

Rubber Freeze Plug - Size Range: 7/8" - 1" - Metric Range: 22mm - 25mm - Nominal Size: 7/8"

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$2.79
Rubber Freeze Plug – Size Range: 7/8" – 1" – Metric Range: 22mm – 25mm – Nominal Size: 7/8"

Melling – Stock Replacement Oil Pump Drive Gear (Part No.DG-62C)

Stock Replacement Oil Pump Drive Gear

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$42.49
Melling offers a replacement oil pump drive gear for several Jeep and GM applications. This gear should be replaced should the original gear show ware or be damaged or lost during the rebuilding process.

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 – Valve Seat for S/B Chevy heads with 1.60" Valves (Part No.9710)

Valve Seat for S/B Chevy heads with 1.60" Valves

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$18.99
Product Features:
  • Valve Seats
  • Performer Series
  • 50-State Street Legal
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Cloyes Performance – Engine Timing Cover (Part No.9-229)

Engine Timing Cover

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$222.99
QUICK BUTTON Aluminum Two-Piece Timing Cover for Most Timing Chain Systems (Excluding QUICK ADJUST). Includes Fully Rollerized Endplay Adjustable Cam Button. A Perfect Compliment to Your HEX-A-JUST Timing Set for Easy Access Camshaft Timing Adjustments.

Product Features:
  • QUICK BUTTON Aluminum Two-Piece Timing Cover for Most Timing Chain Systems (Excluding QUICK ADJUST)
  • Includes Fully Rollerized Endplay Adjustable Cam Button
  • A Perfect Complement to Your HEX-A-JUST Timing Set for Easy Access Camshaft Timing Adjustments.
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ARP Auto Racing – ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit (Part No.234-4301)

ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit

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$316.99
ARP only uses premium grade 8740 alloy and a proprietary ARP2000 alloy that are rated for superior to “aircraft” quality alloy steels. Secondly, each stud is placed vertically into special racks and precisely heat-treated to 200,000 psi for the 8740 material and 220,000 psi for the ARP2000 material. This procedure ensures complete heat penetration and the results are far superior to those lesser quality studs from other manufacturers who just dump pieces in a basket and hope for the best. 

Product Features:
  • 1/2″ 12-Point, 3/16″ Allen Socket Size(s)
  • 8740 Chromoly
  • Black Oxide
  • Small Block Chevy
  • Sold As A Kit
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Dorman – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-3/32 In., Height 0.530 (sold by each) (Part No.555-085)

Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-3/32 In., Height 0.530 (sold by each)

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$2.29
This engine camshaft 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 camshaft 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 Intake Valve (Part No.V-1926)

Engine Intake Valve

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$4.99
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 stem
  • Hard coating added to surface for strength & aiding in lubrication
  • Note – coating added in varying thicknesses depending on application
  • Innovative design, using leading edge materials
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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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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1981 GMC C1500 Engine Parts

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