1981 GMC C3500 Engine Internals

Essential 1981 GMC C3500 Engine Internals

Sealed Power – Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set (Part No.8-2555A 1)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set

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$81.99
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:
  • 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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Sealed Power – Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set (Part No.8-2555CP 10)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set

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$75.99
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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Sealed Power – Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set (Part No.7329MA 10)

Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set

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$88.99
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:
  • A-Series bi-metal aluminum alloy
  • Greater seizure resistance than tri-metal material
  • Oversize flange
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
  • Made with silicon to provide greater surface hardness
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Sealed Power – Main Bearing Set (Part No.140M 20)

Main Bearing Set

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$100.99
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 Piston Wrist Pin (Part No.P-2208)

Engine Piston Wrist Pin

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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:
  • Special alloy steel
  • Use to replace standard pins
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal; Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit (Part No.945G)

Ultra Seal; Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit

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$12.99
The grade 8 bolts feature high hex head to prevent socket slippage. The thick parallel ground washer allows accurate uniform torque. Black finished, complete with split lock washer to prevent loosening.

Product Features:
  • Has a zinc dichromate finish
  • Made of high quality grade 8 steel
  • Has a tall hex head to prevent slippage
  • Extra thick parallel ground washer
  • Washer provides more accurate and uniform torque
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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Chevy Gen Iii/Ls Series Small Block/ Gmpp Lsx Block, Hex Head (Part No.234-5608)

For Use With Chevy Gen Iii/Ls Series Small Block/ Gmpp Lsx Block, Hex Head

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$369.99
There are many important reasons to use ARP main stud kits, including the elimination of main cap walk and fretting, as well as protecting the threads in your engine block. All kits come complete with hardened parallel ground washers and high quality nuts. Some applications have provisions for mounting wind age trays and have specially designed standoff studs with serrated lock nuts to position the wind age tray and lock it securely in place. The studs are manufactured from 8740 chrome moly steel, heat treated in-house to 200,000 Pounds Per Square Inch tensile strength, and precision J-form threads rolled after heat treat to create a fastener that has threads 1000 Percent stronger than others.

Product Features:
  • Kit Come Complete With Hardened Parallel Ground Washers And High Quality Nuts
  • Manufactured From 8740 Chrome Moly Steel
  • Heat Treated To 200,000 Pounds Per Square Inch
  • Precision J-Form Threads Rolled After Heat Treat To Create A Fastener That Has Threads 1000 Percent Stronger Than Others
  • 200,000 PSI
  • Sold As A Kit
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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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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 – Engine Connecting Rod Bearing (Part No.2555A 20)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing

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$4.79
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:
  • 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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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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Sealed Power – Engine Piston (Part No.WH423DCP)

Engine Piston

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$20.49
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:
  • 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 Piston (Part No.2773PNA)

Engine Piston

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$118.99
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:
  • Cast with FM132 Eutectic proprietary alloy
  • Performance & dependability of original equipment pistons
  • High quality aluminum
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Sealed Power – Engine Piston (Part No.WH423DCP 40)

Engine Piston

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$19.49
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:
  • 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 Piston Ring Set (Part No.E-233X)

Engine Piston Ring Set

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$82.99
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:
  • 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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Sealed Power – Engine Piston Ring Set (Part No.E-251KC 30)

Engine Piston Ring Set

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$95.99
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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Sealed Power – Engine Piston Ring Set (Part No.E-626K)

Engine Piston Ring Set

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$522.99
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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Felpro – REAR MAIN BEARING SEAL SET (Part No.BS 40604)

REAR MAIN BEARING SEAL 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:
  • 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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Mahle – Crankshaft Seal (Part No.A8060205778MAH)

Crankshaft Seal

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$16.19
Crankshaft Seal

Driveworks – Crankshaft Seal (Part No.S-3945)

Crankshaft Seal

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$7.49
Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Mr. Gasket – Woodruff Key (Part No.984G)

Woodruff Key

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$25.99
The offset cam and crankshaft key helps increase torque and horsepower.

Product Features:
  • Increases low-end torque
  • Increases mid-range horsepower
  • Reduces low-end torque
  • Increases top-end horsepower
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99233)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$30.99
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:
  • 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 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.16258)

Engine Crankshaft Repair Sleeve

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$16.29
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:
  • Engine$aver Hardware cost-saving application
  • Repairs worn sealing surfaces to assure a leak free repair
  • 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
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Felpro – Engine Crankshaft Repair Sleeve Tool (Part No.16316)

Engine Crankshaft Repair Sleeve Tool

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$42.99
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 and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99435)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$55.99
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:
  • 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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1981 GMC C3500 Engine Internals

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 GMC C3500. Maybe you just need a couple of Engine Internals. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 128 different Engine Internals in our inventory ranging from $1.29 to $369.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 GMC C3500 running smoothly.

Engine Internals are only as good as their brand. We stock 8 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 GMC C3500. Sealed Power, National, and Mr. Gasket are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Engine Internals for your 1981 GMC C3500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 80 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Oil Seal with 4.0 stars and Engine Piston Ring Set with 2.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Engine Internals to keep your 1981 GMC C3500 rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Engine Internals Brands To Make Your 1981 GMC C3500 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 GMC C3500 demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Engine Internals make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your C3500 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Engine Internals brands and parts.

Popular Felpro Engine Internals

We carry Felpro parts in our stock across Crankshaft Seals categories, plus more. For a 1981 GMC C3500, our most popular Felpro Engine Internals include:
Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
from $25.99
(1)
Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
Crankshaft Seals
Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
from $19.99
(3)
Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
Crankshaft Seals

FAQs for 1981 GMC C3500 Engine Internals

What are the most purchased Engine Internals for the 1981 GMC C3500?

Out of 128 Engine Internals for the 1981 GMC C3500, the most popular in our inventory are:
Multi Purpose Seal
from $12.99
(15)
Multi Purpose Seal
Crankshaft Seals
Ultra Seal; Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit
from $12.99
(12)
Ultra Seal; Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit
Crankshaft Bolts
Engine Connecting Rod Bearing
from $8.49
(1)
Engine Connecting Rod Bearing
Standard Individual Rod Bearings

What are the top-rated 1981 GMC C3500 Engine Internals?

Top-rated Engine Internals for your 1981 GMC C3500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Oil Seal
from $7.29
(2)
Oil Seal
“easy TO INSTALL, WORKS PERFECT, EXCELLENT PRICE”
Engine Piston Ring Set
from $84.99
(2)
Engine Piston Ring Set
“Good stock replacement parts”
Engine Connecting Rod Bearing
from $7.29
(1)
Engine Connecting Rod Bearing
“great price and fit good”