1973 Ac 428 Engine Parts

Engine:
7.0L V8

This page lists 68 engine parts for the 1973 Ac 428, across 24 part types, covering the 7.0L V8 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.

The engine on the 1973 Ac 428 covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components. The largest groups are Crankshaft Seal (6 parts), Timing Cover Gasket (6 parts) and Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve (5 parts). The other 21 part types cover the remaining 51 parts.

Camshaft Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
KING ENGINE BEARINGS CS515BB
🇺🇸 US
Bimetal (Babbitt)
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This table covers the Camshaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.

Connecting Rod Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR809AM
🇺🇸 US
SetBimetal (Aluminum Base)
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This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.

Crankshaft Main Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB559AM
🇺🇸 US
SetBimetal (Aluminum Base)
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This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.

Crankshaft Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BCA NS88187
🇺🇸 US
Front
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NATIONAL 99187
🇺🇸 US
FrontStandard Size Sleeve
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99187
🇺🇸 US
FrontStandard Size Sleeve
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This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface.

Crankshaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO Popular BS30138
🇺🇸 US
Rubber
Fitment notes — FEL-PRO BS30138
Rubber
RearTwo Piece
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NATIONAL Popular 2942
🇺🇸 US
Front
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BCA NS2942
🇺🇸 US
Front
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MAHLE / CLEVITE JV707P
🇺🇸 US
RubberSet
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE JV707P
RubberSet
2 PieceRear Main Bearing Cap Seals IncludedRear
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SCHAEFFLER SS2894
🇺🇸 US
FrontLonglife
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER SS2894
FrontLonglife7.9502 mm Width65.1764 mm Outside Diameter
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS2942
🇺🇸 US
Front
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This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Cylinder Head Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO 8554PT
🇺🇸 US
Permatorque
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MAHLE / CLEVITE 3389
🇺🇸 US
Composite
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE 3389
Composite
0.040 IN Thickness
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VICTOR REINZ 611032600
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Cylinder Head Gasket Set

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO HS8554PT
🇺🇸 US
Closed Heat Passage Intake Manifold Gaskets Not IncludedIncludes Valve Stem Seals
Fitment notes — FEL-PRO HS8554PT
Closed Heat Passage Intake Manifold Gaskets Not IncludedIncludes Valve Stem SealsIrregular Port Exhaust Manifold Gaskets Not IncludedCobra Jet Intake Manifold Gaskets Not IncludedDoes Not Include Intake Manifold Gaskets
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MAHLE / CLEVITE HS3389VJ
🇺🇸 US
Includes Valve Stem Seals
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE HS3389VJ
Includes Valve Stem Seals
Exhaust Pipe Gasket Not Included
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VICTOR REINZ 021031801
🇺🇸 US
with Rectangular Exhaust Portswith Rectangular Intake Port
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This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration.

Cylinder Head Spacer Shim

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO 8554SP
🇺🇸 US
Head Saver
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VICTOR REINZ 711383000
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the Cylinder Head Spacer shims.

Engine Kit Gasket Set

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO FS8554PT
🇺🇸 US
Closed Heat Passage Intake Manifold Gaskets Not IncludedCobra Jet Intake Manifold Gaskets Not Included
Fitment notes — FEL-PRO FS8554PT
Closed Heat Passage Intake Manifold Gaskets Not IncludedCobra Jet Intake Manifold Gaskets Not IncludedOverhaul SetSpecial Duty Intake Manifold Gaskets not IncludedDoes Not Include Intake Manifold Gaskets
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VICTOR REINZ 011002701
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration.

Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NATIONAL Popular 88187
🇺🇸 US
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BCA NS88187
🇺🇸 US
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MAHLE / CLEVITE A2262
🇺🇸 US
Nickel Plated Formed Steel
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE A2262
Nickel Plated Formed Steel
0.013 IN Thickness
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MAHLE / CLEVITE 66595RS
🇺🇸 US
Nickel Plated Formed Steel
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE 66595RS
Nickel Plated Formed Steel
0.020 IN Thickness
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS88187
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Harmonic Balancer seal surface.

Intake Manifold Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO MS90145
🇺🇸 US
Set
Fitment notes — FEL-PRO MS90145
Set
Lower
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MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15166X
🇺🇸 US
Composite
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15166X
Composite
1.46 IN X 2.40 IN Port SizeStandard Design
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VICTOR REINZ 111013701
🇺🇸 US
Set
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This table covers the gaskets between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Oil Drain Plug Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO 70822
🇺🇸 US
0.500 (in) Inside Diameter x 0.900 (in) Outside DiameterFlat Washer
Fitment notes — FEL-PRO 70822
0.500 (in) Inside Diameter x 0.900 (in) Outside DiameterFlat WasherPlastic
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MAHLE / CLEVITE 2051
🇺🇸 US
Composite
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE 2051
Composite
with 1/2 IN I.D., with English Threads
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VICTOR REINZ 711346200
🇺🇸 US
0.500 IN Inside Diameter
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This table covers the crush washers and gaskets under the oil drain plug. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Oil Filter

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PUROLATOR 3500
🇺🇸 US
Oil
Fitment notes — PUROLATOR 3500
Oil
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PUROLATOR 72102WS
🇺🇸 US
Workshop Oil
Fitment notes — PUROLATOR 72102WS
Workshop Oil
Ford Engine.
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PUROLATOR D3500
🇺🇸 US
Distance Plus Oil
Fitment notes — PUROLATOR D3500
Distance Plus Oil
Ford Engine.
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BOSCH 3500
🇺🇸 US
Premium Oil Filter
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This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive.

Oil Filter Adapter Gasket / O-Ring

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO 70135
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the Oil Filter Adapter Gasket O-rings. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove.

Oil Filter Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MAHLE / CLEVITE B25451
🇺🇸 US
Paper
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VICTOR REINZ 711387600
🇺🇸 US
Adapter
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This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Filter. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Oil Pan Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO Popular OS11701D
🇺🇸 US
Felcoid Gasket Included
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FEL-PRO OS11701C
🇺🇸 US
Cork
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MAHLE / CLEVITE OS30764
🇺🇸 US
Cork-Rubber
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VICTOR REINZ 101017701
🇺🇸 US
Cork Rubber
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VICTOR REINZ 101033501
🇺🇸 US
20 Bolt PanMaterial Rubber Coated Fiber
Fitment notes — VICTOR REINZ 101033501
20 Bolt PanMaterial Rubber Coated FiberPerformance
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This table covers the gaskets between the oil pan and the block. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Oil Pump Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO 11792
🇺🇸 US
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VICTOR REINZ 711451000
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Pump. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Oil Pump Pickup Tube Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO 72516
🇺🇸 US
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MAHLE / CLEVITE B26151
🇺🇸 US
Paper
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VICTOR REINZ 711350300
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Pump Pickup Tube. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Timing Cover Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO Popular TCS130751
🇺🇸 US
Repair Sleeve Not Included
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FEL-PRO Popular TCS45167
🇺🇸 US
with Sleeve 'N' Seal
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MAHLE / CLEVITE JV819
🇺🇸 US
Set
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE JV819
Set
Repair Sleeve not Included
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MAHLE / CLEVITE JV921
🇺🇸 US
SetIncludes Repair Sleeve
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VICTOR REINZ 151024801
🇺🇸 US
Set
Fitment notes — VICTOR REINZ 151024801
Set
without Sleeve
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VICTOR REINZ 151026501
🇺🇸 US
Set
Fitment notes — VICTOR REINZ 151026501
Set
with Repair Sleeve
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This table covers the gaskets that seal the Timing Cover. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Timing Cover Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO 16213
🇺🇸 US
Use with Installation Tool
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VICTOR REINZ 711346500
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Timing Cover seal surface.

Timing Cover Repair Sleeve Tool

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VICTOR REINZ 711541700
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the Timing Cover Repair Sleeve tools. This is a service tool, not a wear part — match the application in the notes.

Timing Cover Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MAHLE / CLEVITE 46293
🇺🇸 US
Rubber
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE 46293
Rubber
Front Entry
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This table covers the seals at the Timing Cover. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Valve Cover Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO Popular VS13049R
🇺🇸 US
Rubber
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FEL-PRO VS13049C
🇺🇸 US
Cork
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MAHLE / CLEVITE VS38308R
🇺🇸 US
SetMolded Rubber
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MAHLE / CLEVITE VS38308
🇺🇸 US
Cork-Rubber
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VICTOR REINZ 151051601
🇺🇸 US
SetCork Rubber
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This table covers the gaskets that seal the valve cover to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Valve Stem Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO SS13401
🇺🇸 US
Set
Fitment notes — FEL-PRO SS13401
Set
Intake and Exhaust
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MAHLE / CLEVITE SS45390
🇺🇸 US
NitrileContains 8 PCS
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE SS45390
NitrileContains 8 PCS
Intake and ExhaustShedder Type
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VICTOR REINZ 121007201
🇺🇸 US
SetContains 16 Pieces
Fitment notes — VICTOR REINZ 121007201
SetContains 16 Pieces
Intake and Exhaust
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This table covers the seals on each valve stem that control oil into the guides. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Buying Engine Parts for a 1973 Ac 428

On this vehicle, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components.

  • Confirm you have the 7.0L V8 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Crankshaft Seal and Timing Cover Gasket .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many engine parts fit the 1973 Ac 428?

Our catalog currently lists 68 engine parts for the 1973 Ac 428 across 24 subcategories and 10 brands, covering the 7.0L V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of engine problems on a 1973 Ac 428?

Common symptoms include oil spots under the vehicle, blue or white exhaust smoke, ticking from the valvetrain, or coolant mysteriously disappearing. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1973 Ac 428 was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 1973 Ac 428?

Every part on this page is matched to the 7.0L V8 engine. Then engine hard parts are unforgiving of guesswork — confirm the casting or engine code before ordering, because one model year can hide two different blocks. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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