1981 GMC K3500 Engine Parts

Essential 1981 GMC K3500 Engine Parts

Cloyes Performance – High Performance Timing Set (Part No.9-3510TX9)

High Performance Timing Set

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$126.99
Billet Camshaft Sprocket for Superior Street Performance. Billet Crankshaft Sprocket Has Nine Keyways for +/- 8 Degrees Adjustability. Crankshaft Sprocket Heat Treated for Durability. Seamless True Roller 0.250″ Roller Diameter Chain for Reduced Friction. Includes Captured Needle Camshaft Sprocket Thrust Bearing to Minimize Block Thrust Surface Friction. 100% USA Made

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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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Chevy Small Block, Hex Head, Black Oxide, Chrome Moly (Part No.230-7001)

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

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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
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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9721)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$95.99
Valve spring retainers for use OE cast iron heads. Superior quality heat-treated steel. Machined for strength with black oxide finish. Finish ensures rust and corrosion protection.

Product Features:
  • Valve Spring Retainers for Use OE Cast Iron Heads
  • Superior Quality Heat-Treated Steel
  • Machined for Strength with Black Oxide Finish
  • Finish Ensures Rust and Corrosion Protection
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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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Melling Select Performnce – High Performance High Volume Billet Aluminum Circle Track Oil Pump (Part No.10050ST-700CT)

High Performance High Volume Billet Aluminum Circle Track Oil Pump

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$637.99
Melling high performance billet aluminum oil pumps provide dependable performance every time in every application under the toughest RPM conditions. The Melling billet aluminum oil pump series features a lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum housing and cover, a p

Product Features:
  • 25% Higher volume high performance racing oil pump
  • Lightweight anodized coated billet 6061-T6 aluminum housing and cover
  • Patented high volume billet steel shark tooth helical gears create less oil pulsing at high RPM’s
  • Includes high performance 12550 chrome moly steel intermediate drive shaft with pinned steel guide
  • Adjustable relief valve has multiple pressure settings
  • Includes additional replacement pressure springs to increase or decrease 10 Pounds
  • Integrated adjustable oil pickup screen is designed for 7 inch oil pans
  • Includes oil pump mounting stud kit
  • For circle track racing applications
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Mr. Gasket – Precision Timing Tape (Part No.1588)

Precision Timing Tape

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$21.79
Precision timing tape can be used on a factory balancer to create HP through accurate timing, and makes setting valve lash simple.

Product Features:
  • 6 3¿4″ diameter
  • 6 3┐4″ diameter
  • 305, 350 cu. in. 1969-93
  • Increased Performance
  • Set Valve Lash At Proper Time
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Dorman – Help – Motor Mount Bolt Kit – Grade 8 (Part No.81101)

Motor Mount Bolt Kit - Grade 8

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$5.99
This engine mount bolt 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 mount bolt matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this bolt 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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Felpro – Engine Conversion Gasket Set (Part No.CS 7733-2)

Engine Conversion Gasket Set

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$26.49
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 for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
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Cloyes Gear – Engine Timing Crankshaft Sprocket (Part No.S797)

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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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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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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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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Spectra Premium – Engine Oil Pan (Part No.GMP26A)

Engine Oil Pan

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$105.99
Innovative engineering, manufacturing technology and quality control ensure that Spectra Premium oil pans meet or exceed the performance of the original equipment they replace.

Product Features:
  • Unit is designed to OE fit, form and function requirements accomplished by leveraging our OE expertise
  • Durable powder coating applied to exterior of oil pan for a long lasting rust free unit
  • Washed and then sealed with an anti-corrosive spray on the interior for a rust free unit at installation
  • Fit tested on the very same vehicle application for which it was developed verifying first-hand that the design fits properly and can be easily installed
  • Engineered to stringent tolerances based on our Canadian engineers’ in-depth knowledge of the OE part it’s designed to replace
  • Road tested to ensure real world performance and to verify that each design meets our high standards for quality
  • Coating salt spray tested for over 200 hours to insure durability
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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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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 Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1749M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

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$43.49
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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Mr. Gasket – Chrome Dress-Up Kit (Part No.9834)

Chrome Dress-Up Kit

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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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Mahle – Crankshaft Seal (Part No.A8060202299MAH)

Crankshaft Seal

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$37.03
Crankshaft Seal

Felpro – Engine Valve Cover Load Spreader Set (Part No.ES 72676)

Engine Valve Cover Load Spreader Set

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$34.49
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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Felpro – Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set (Part No.ES 72856)

Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set

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$31.99
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
  • Avoid risk associated with re-use of T-T-Y (torque to yield) head bolts
  • Validated for fit, form and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
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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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Dorman – Rubber Expansion Plug 1-5/8 In. – Size Range 1-5/8 In. – 1-3/4 In. (sold by each) (Part No.570-010)

Rubber Expansion Plug 1-5/8 In. - Size Range 1-5/8 In. - 1-3/4 In. (sold by each)

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This engine intake manifold 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 intake manifold 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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Carquest Premium – Engine Oil Filler Cap: 10072, Push Fit, Direct Fit, Provides Tight Seal, 1 Pack (Part No.10072)

Engine Oil Filler Cap: 10072, Push Fit, Direct Fit, Provides Tight Seal, 1 Pack

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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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ARP Auto Racing – ARP Oil Pan Bolt Kit (Part No.435-1801)

ARP Oil Pan Bolt Kit

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$59.99
The engineers at ARP spent quite a bit of time developing these highly effective, unique oil pan studs. They’re designed to make it as easy as possible to install a pan and seal it properly. You’ll note that the studs have a radiused bullet nose that serves to locate the pan rails, then allow the nuts to be easily installed without the worry of cross-threading. For those who prefer bolts, ARP’s got you covered too. Both are available in black oxide finished chrome moly steel or rust-proof stainless steel. Also, you may choose between conventional hex style or the space-saving 12-point nuts. The studs kits come complete with a special locking flanged nut, while the bolt kits come with washers.

Product Features:
  • 5/16″, 3/8″ 12-Point Socket Size(s)
  • Stainless Steel
  • Polished
  • Big Block Chevy
  • Sold As A Kit
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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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ARP Auto Racing – 1.75"Oal Stud, 0.8"D Adjuster Third, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-14, 0.7"D Screw-In, Set Of 16 (Part No.134-7101)

1.75"Oal Stud, 0.8"D Adjuster Third, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-14, 0.7"D Screw-In, Set Of 16

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If you have ever installed a rocker stud into a cylinder head and watched it wobble as it screwed in, you knew from the beginning that the rocker geometry was going to be inconsistent all over the place. ARP rocker studs are concentric within 0.005 T.I.R. thread pitch to thread pitch. They run in straight and true. Lengths are exact designed to provide positive seating every time. An extra large radius base offers greater resistance to flex. Available in both High Performance and Pro Series models. To be used with ARP patented Perma Loc(TM) adjusters.

Product Features:
  • Made Of 8740 Chrome Moly Forgings
  • Heat Treated To 180,000 PSI
  • Excellent For Elapsed Time Bracket Racing, Limited Rule Oval Track Competition And Street Use
  • Lengths Are Exact Designed To Provide Positive Seating Every Time
  • Set of 16
  • .800″ Adjuster Thread Length
  • 3/8-24 Shank Diameter and Thread
  • 3/8″ Typical Small Block Application
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Carquest Premium – 4WD Indicator Light Switch Connector (Part No.PTA1019)

4WD Indicator Light Switch Connector

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$31.49
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.

Product Features:
  • Premium quality materials for longer service life
  • Sealed connections (where applicable) to prevent environmental corrosion and performance issues
  • Global coverage for import and/or domestic applications
  • OE specified wire gauge to ensure a reliable electrical connection
  • Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications in form, fit and function
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Cloyes Performance – Engine Camshaft Thrust Washer (Part No.9-203)

Engine Camshaft Thrust Washer

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$13.99
Heat Treated Steel Bearing Race Material. Must Machine Cam Sprocket or Engiine Block .030″ to Ensure Proper Chain Alignment. Prevents Wear On Engine Block. Can be Used to Repair a Damaged Engine Block Thrust Surface.

Product Features:
  • Heat Treated Steel Bearing Race Material
  • Must Machine Cam Sprocket or Engine Block .030″ to Ensure Proper Chain Alignment
  • Prevents Wear On Engine Block
  • Can be Used to Repair a Damaged Engine Block Thrust Surface.
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Felpro – Engine Oil Pump Shaft Retainer (Part No.72665)

Engine Oil Pump Shaft Retainer

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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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1981 GMC K3500 Engine Parts

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