1981 GMC G3500 Engine Internals

Essential 1981 GMC G3500 Engine Internals

Sealed Power – Engine Piston Ring Set (Part No.E-251X 60)

Engine Piston Ring Set

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$60.99
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.WE-251K)

Engine Piston Ring Set

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$20.99
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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Mahle – Crankshaft Seal (Part No.A8060202280MAH)

Crankshaft Seal

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$40.03
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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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Chevy Small Block, 13/16" Socket Size, 2.470" Under Head L (Part No.234-2501)

For Use With Chevy Small Block, 13/16" Socket Size, 2.470" Under Head L

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$34.99
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
  • 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
  • Delivers ARP Quality And Reliability
  • Made In USA
  • Sold Individually
  • 7/16″-20 RH Thread Size
  • 2.47″ Underhead Length
  • 200,000 PSI
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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Chevy Big Block, 5/8"Socket, 1/2"-20 Thread, 1.55"L Under Head (Part No.135-2501)

For Use With Chevy Big Block, 5/8"Socket, 1/2"-20 Thread, 1.55"L Under Head

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$38.99
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 PSI bolts that let you exert maximum clamping force. Special features include 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 PSI
  • 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
  • Delivers ARP Quality And Reliability
  • Made In USA
  • Sold Individually
  • 200,000 PSI
  • 1.55″ Underhead Length
  • 5/8″ 12-Point Socket
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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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$13.29
This is a high quality bolt set that is made of grade 8 steel and will meet your requirements for a quality bolt set, this set will work on original equipment, high performance street, drag or circle track applications.

Product Features:
  • Has A Zinc Dichromate Finish
  • Made Of High Quality Grade 8 Steel
  • Has A Tall Hex Head To Prevent Wrench Slipping Off
  • Extra Thick Parallel Ground Washer
  • Washer Provides More Accurate And Uniform Torque
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Sealed Power – Main Bearing Set (Part No.140M 1X)

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 Crankshaft Main Bearing Set (Part No.4663MA 40)

Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set

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$58.99
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
  • Reduces dramatically or eliminates bearing wear
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
  • Made with silicon to provide greater surface hardness
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Sealed Power – Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set (Part No.4663M 20)

Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set

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$60.99
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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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 Piston (Part No.WH423DCP 60)

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 (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 (Part No.WH423DCP 20)

Engine Piston

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$17.49
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 Connecting Rod Bearing Set (Part No.8-3190A 40)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set

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$40.49
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:
  • 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.6-2020CP 30)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set

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$43.99
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 Connecting Rod Bearing Set (Part No.8-3860P .25MM)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set

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$99.99
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
See More

Sealed Power – Engine Piston (Part No.WH727CP)

Engine Piston

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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:
  • Helps improve cylinder sealing for less blow-by
  • Retains standard ring gaps in top groove
  • DUROSHIELD« skirt-coated piston
  • Moly-graphite coating extends engine life
  • Reduces friction for higher fuel economy
  • Prevents damage from inadequate lubrication on start-up
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Sealed Power – Engine Piston (Part No.2773PNA .50MM)

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)

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.
See More

Sealed Power – Engine Connecting Rod Bearing (Part No.2555CP 40)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing

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$3.99
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.
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Sealed Power – Engine Connecting Rod Bearing (Part No.2555A 10)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing

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$5.29
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
See More

Sealed Power – Engine Connecting Rod Bearing (Part No.2020CP)

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:
  • 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
See More

Sealed Power – Engine Connecting Rod Bearing (Part No.2020CP 20)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing

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$6.99
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
See More

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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1981 GMC G3500 Engine Internals

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 GMC G3500. Maybe you just need a couple of Engine Internals. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 78 different Engine Internals in our inventory ranging from $3.99 to $369.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 GMC G3500 running smoothly.

Engine Internals are only as good as their brand. We stock 6 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 GMC G3500. 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 G3500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 208 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set with 5.0 stars and Oil Seal with 4.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Engine Internals to keep your 1981 GMC G3500 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 G3500 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 GMC G3500 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 G3500 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 G3500, our most popular Felpro Engine Internals include:
Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
from $25.99
(4)
Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
Crankshaft Seals

FAQs for 1981 GMC G3500 Engine Internals

What are the most purchased Engine Internals for the 1981 GMC G3500?

Out of 78 Engine Internals for the 1981 GMC G3500, 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 $13.29
(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 G3500 Engine Internals?

Top-rated Engine Internals for your 1981 GMC G3500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set
from $55.99
(2)
Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set
“worked great”
Oil Seal
from $7.29
(2)
Oil Seal
“easy TO INSTALL, WORKS PERFECT, EXCELLENT PRICE”
Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set
from $90.99
(1)
Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set
“fit good and nice price”