1981 GMC G3500 Engine Parts

Essential 1981 GMC G3500 Engine Parts

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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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Chevy Big Block, Hex Style Head, Black Oxide, Chrome Moly (Part No.135-3603)

For Use With Chevy Big Block, Hex Style Head, Black Oxide, Chrome Moly

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$149.99
High Performance head bolts are available with a reduced wrenching hex or 12 point and wide area flanged head that eliminates the need for valve train removal to facilitate cylinder head retorquing. All High Performance Series bolts are 180,000 PSI (which is 15 Percent stronger than Grade 8) and kits come complete with hardened parallel ground washers.

Product Features:
  • High Performance Head Bolts Are Available With A Reduced Wrenching Hex Or 12 Point
  • Wide Area Flanged Head That Eliminates The Need For Valve Train Removal To Facilitate Cylinder Head Retorquing
  • Rated At 180,000 PSI Tensile Strength
  • High Performance Head Bolts Are Stronger
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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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Dorman – Harmonic Balancer Pulley (Part No.594-530)

Harmonic Balancer Pulley

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$45.99
This engine harmonic balancer pulley is designed to match the fit and function of the original pulley on specified applications. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine harmonic balancer pulley is designed to match the fit and function of the original pulley on specified applications
  • Restores functionality – reliable replacement for an original pulley that has failed due to vibration
  • 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 – OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.OS 34406)

OIL PAN GASKET SET

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$15.29
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:
  • 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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Felpro – Engine Timing Cover Repair Sleeve (Part No.16202)

Engine Timing Cover Repair Sleeve

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$11.29
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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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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Felpro – Engine Cylinder Head Set (Part No.HSU 8726-1)

Engine Cylinder Head 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:
  • Head sets without head gasket(s)
  • Requires purchase of head gasket(s) separately
  • Premium quality parts
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Contains all the parts needed to complete the repair unless otherwise noted
  • Contains all the parts needed to complete the repair unless otherwise noted
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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Small/ Big Block Chevy, Hex Head, Black Oxide, With Nuts/ Washers (Part No.230-7003)

For Use With Small/ Big Block Chevy, Hex Head, Black Oxide, With Nuts/ Washers

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you have probably heard many a horror story about someone losing an engine when the oil pump fell off into the pan because of a broken bolt. Well, you can put your mind at ease when using ARP premium grade oil pump bolt and stud kits. You have a choice of black oxide finished 8740 chrome moly steel or low maintenance stainless steel. Both are nominally rated at 170,000 PSI tensile strength to provide you with plenty of clamping force. Moreover, take your pick between conventional hex style or 12 point designs. This is insurance that no conscientious engine builder should be without The studs come with flat washers and nuts, while the Ford bolt kit has flat washers only. These inexpensive fasteners can literally save your engine.

Product Features:
  • Nominally Rated At 170,000 PSI Tensile Strength To Provide You With Plenty Of Clamping Force
  • Premium Grade Oil Pump Stud
  • The Studs Come With Flat Washers And Nuts
  • Black Oxide Finished 8740
  • Hi-Volume
  • 3.125″
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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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Sealed Power – Engine Piston (Part No.WH640DCP)

Engine Piston

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$18.49
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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Edelbrock – Classic Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Black Aluminum (Part No.41443)

Classic Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Black Aluminum

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$371.99
The Edelbrock part #41443 Classic Series Valve Covers are designed for Chevy 262-400 V8 1959-86 (with oil fill hole) applications and have a Black powder coat finish. Edelbrock first made these aluminum valve covers in the late ’50s and they’re still a classic. Made of heavy-gauge sand-cast aluminum, Overall height is measured from base to top at the highest point. Edelbrock classic valve covers can be machined to accept breathers if desired.

Product Features:
  • Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86
  • Tall
  • Black Aluminum
  • Set Of Two
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Felpro – VALVE STEM SEAL SET (Part No.SS 72823)

VALVE STEM 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:
  • 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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Dorman – GM Steel Expansion Plug Kit, 13 Expansion Plugs, 7 Pipe Plugs (Part No.02670)

GM Steel Expansion Plug Kit, 13 Expansion Plugs, 7 Pipe Plugs

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$11.79
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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Sealed Power – Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set (Part No.5085MA 30)

Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing 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:
  • 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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Cloyes Performance – High Performance Timing Set (Part No.9-3147)

High Performance Timing Set

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$161.99
Billet Crank Sprocket Has Three Keyways for +/- 4 Degrees Adjustability. Both Sprockets Heat Treated for Durability. TRUE Roller 0.250″ Roller Diameter Chain for Reduced Friction. 3-Piece Sets Hand-Matched to Qualify the Correct Center Distance and Minimize Runout

Product Features:
  • The complete kits, which meet or exceed OEM performance requirements, ensure a quiet and maintenance-free experience
  • 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 Timing Kits may include camshaft sprockets, crankshaft sprockets, timing chains, tensioners, and guides
  • Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information
  • Keep your engine’s valve train in perfect time with Cloyes, the world leader in timing drive systems.
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Felpro – Gasket Kit (Part No.260-1269)

Gasket Kit

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$119.99
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
  • Includes all parts needed to complete the repair
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Spectre – Engine Dress Steel Up Kit (Part No.54083)

Engine Dress Steel Up Kit

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$119.99
Spectre’s Engine Dress-Up Kit was designed for the ’58-’86 Chevrolet small block 265-400. This kit includes: stock height baffled covers, chrome T-bar hold downs, chrome PCV breather, chrome breather, chrome oil filler cap, grommets, and a stainless steel braided PCV hose with red/blue Magna-Clamps. Designed for use with OE specifications for fit and function, Spectre products are engineered to perform as good as they look.

Product Features:
  • For Chevrolet small block 265 and 400
  • Kit includes: stock height baffled covers, chrome T-bar hold downs, chrome PCV breather, chrome breather, chrome oil filler cap, grommets, and a stain
  • Designed for use with OE specifications for fit and function
  • Made from high quality material
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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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Felpro – Engine Oil Cooler Gasket Set (Part No.ES 70016)

Engine Oil Cooler Gasket Set

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$7.49
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:
  • 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
  • Includes all parts needed to complete the repair
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PowerBond – Race Performance Harmonic Balancer; 202.25mm Diameter (Part No.PB1018SS)

Race Performance Harmonic Balancer; 202.25mm Diameter

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$191.99
For use on the most popular passenger car, light commercial and four-wheel drive applications, Dayco harmonic balancers use special rubber compounds to dampen and remove engine harmonics and add to engine performance. Manufactured using a premium ductile iron casting and injection bonded dampening rubber, Dayco harmonic balancers offer engine builders and technicians the highest quality replacement to standard OEM balancers, which are typically made with press inserted dampening rubber. Dayco balancers utilize both inserted and pressure-bonded rubber to provide superior bonding strength between the inner and outer balancer rings, helping minimize spin and dislocation.

Product Features:
  • Designed as premium OEM replacement balancers for serpentine and V-belt drives
  • Manufactured with ductile iron casting and injection bonded dampening rubber
  • Engineered to offer superior bonding strength between the balancer rings
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Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for Big-Block Chevy 396-402-427-454 V8 (Part No.5862)

Sure Seat Valve Springs for Big-Block Chevy 396-402-427-454 V8

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$80.99
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 black oxide coated. Non-Rotator style: Dyno tested and street proven. Great match to Edelbrock camshaft kit.

Product Features:
  • For Use With Cast Iron Heads
  • Springs Made of Highest Quality Spring Wire
  • Springs Precision Wound To Close Tolerances
  • Use with Original Equipment Heads Only
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Factory Air – O-Ring & Gasket A/C System Seal Kit (Part No.26741)

O-Ring & Gasket A/C System Seal Kit

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$15.49
High quality OE replacement part with all components needed to complete the job

Product Features:
  • All the seals needed to complete the job
  • Compatible with both R12 and R134a refrigerants
  • Application specific
  • SUV and rear air applications
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Felpro – Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket (Part No.60083)

Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket

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$3.99
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 for the sealing repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Felpro – Engine Timing Cover Gasket Set (Part No.TCS 45060)

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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Driveworks – Oil Pump Seal (Part No.S-222025)

Oil Pump Seal

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$5.49
Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Carquest Premium – Engine Oil Filler Cap: 10105, Screw On, Direct Fit, Provides Tight Seal, 1 Pack (Part No.10105)

Engine Oil Filler Cap: 10105, Screw On, Direct Fit, Provides Tight Seal, 1 Pack

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$6.49
Manufactured from high quality components by an OE Supplier. Proper fit and sealing prevents oil loss. Designed to OEM specifications. High quality finish is designed to compliment the engine compartment appearance.

Product Features:
  • Provides proper seal to ensure leak prevention
  • Stops engine blow by
  • High quality construction
  • Meets all OEM specifications
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Spartan – Engine Long Block; Chev 350 4 Blt 87-95 H.P. Base (Part No.HP31)

Engine Long Block; Chev 350 4 Blt 87-95 H.P. Base

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$3459.99
ATK High Performance Engines are based on dyno proven combinations built with name brand parts. Most performance engines come in 3 different dress levels and range from 245HP-700HP+ carrying a 2 Year Warranty built by a name you can trust.
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1981 GMC G3500 Engine Parts

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