27 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 1953 Allstate A-240, in 5 part types, covering the 2.6L 161cid L6 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The drivetrain system on the 1953 Allstate A-240 moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are Differential Pinion Bearing / Race (11 parts), Differential Pinion Seal (6 parts) and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (4 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 6 parts.
The 1953 Allstate A-240 came with a single engine, the 2.6L 161cid L6, and every part is verified against it.
7 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 1953 Allstate A-240, led by WJB / INMOTION PARTS (8 parts), BCA (8 parts) and NATIONAL (6 parts), plus 4 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1953 Allstate A-240. 5 parts have it, including NATIONAL 02820 (Differential Pinion Bearing / Race) and NATIONAL 5778 (Differential Pinion Seal). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT24721 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT24780 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith 7.75 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NB24721 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB24780 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith Spicer 25 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
4 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 1953 Allstate A-240, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS and BCA.
In the Economy grade, WJB / INMOTION PARTS supplies 2 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT24721.
The Standard Replacement section lists 2 options from BCA — built to original-equipment specification. BCA NB24721 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT24721, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT24780 and BCA NB24721, plus the other parts above.
Differential Cover Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO | RDS55015 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith 7.75 (In) Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | P27603 | 🇺🇸 US | Paper | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ | 711487900 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith 7.750 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gaskets that seal the Differential 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.
3 Differential Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 1953 Allstate A-240, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.
Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO RDS55015, MAHLE / CLEVITE P27603 and VICTOR REINZ 711487900.
Differential Pinion Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT31520 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT02872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith 7.75 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT31594 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith 7.75 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Popular | 02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular | 02872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith 7.75 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular | 31594 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith 7.75 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB31520 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB02872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith Spicer 25 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB31594 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith Spicer 25 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.
11 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts for the 1953 Allstate A-240 come from 3 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and NATIONAL. The "Popular" part is NATIONAL 02820.
The Economy section: 4 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT02820 is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from BCA and NATIONAL. A representative part number is NATIONAL 02820.
Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL | 99155 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith 7.75 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | SR3481 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear14.3 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS99155 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith 7.75 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a grooved pinion seal surface.
3 Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1953 Allstate A-240, from NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
Listed part numbers: NATIONAL 99155, SCHAEFFLER SR3481 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99155.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Popular | 5778 | 🇺🇸 US | Nitrile | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | WS5778 | 🇺🇸 US | Nitrile | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NS5778 | 🇺🇸 US | Nitrile | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NS5778V | 🇺🇸 US | Viton | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 5778V | 🇺🇸 US | Viton | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | SS2633 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear16.891 mm Width | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. 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.
6 Differential Pinion Seal parts are listed for the 1953 Allstate A-240, from NATIONAL, BCA, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and 1 other brand. NATIONAL 5778 carries the "Popular" badge.
Listed part numbers: NATIONAL 5778, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS5778 and BCA NS5778, plus the other parts above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1953 Allstate A-240
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Confirm you have the 2.6L 161cid L6 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 differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Differential Pinion Bearing / Race and Differential Pinion Seal .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1953 Allstate A-240?
Our catalog currently lists 27 drivetrain parts for the 1953 Allstate A-240 across 5 subcategories and 7 brands, covering the 2.6L 161cid L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1953 Allstate A-240?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. 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 differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
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 1953 Allstate A-240 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 1953 Allstate A-240?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.6L 161cid L6 engine. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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