1971 Am General DJ5 Engine Parts

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. Read more

This group shows a single part: KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR401AM.

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. Read more

One part is listed for the 1971 Am General DJ5 — KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB319AM.

This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface. Read more

3 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1971 Am General DJ5, from NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.

Part numbers include NATIONAL 99174, SCHAEFFLER SR3496 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99174.

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. Read more

5 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 1971 Am General DJ5, from FEL-PRO, BCA, NATIONAL and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO BS3165 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO BS3165, BCA NS471504 and NATIONAL 471504, among others listed above.

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. Read more

3 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 1971 Am General DJ5 come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 7543SBX, MAHLE / CLEVITE 1057K and VICTOR REINZ 611060600.

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. Read more

2 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts for the 1971 Am General DJ5 come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO HS7543SBX and VICTOR REINZ 021022701.

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. Read more

2 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts for the 1971 Am General DJ5 come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO FS7543SBX and VICTOR REINZ 011006401.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

One part is listed for the 1971 Am General DJ5 — SBI 00303.

This table covers the Intake & Exhaust Manifold gasket sets. 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. Read more

2 Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set parts for the 1971 Am General DJ5 come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO MS9027B and VICTOR REINZ 711478400.

This table covers the intake valves that let air (and fuel, on port-injected engines) into the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

One part is listed for the 1971 Am General DJ5 — SBI 00302.

This table covers the O-rings that seal this joint. 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. Read more

One part is listed for the 1971 Am General DJ5 — VICTOR REINZ 411038200.

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. Read more

One part is listed for the 1971 Am General DJ5 — WIX 51050.

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. Read more

3 Oil Pan Gasket parts are listed for the 1971 Am General DJ5, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO OS4350AD, MAHLE / CLEVITE OS30656 and VICTOR REINZ 101010301.

This table covers the pistons that travel in each cylinder. Typical signs include knock, blow-by, or a cylinder that will not hold compression. Piston work is a short-block job. Match bore, pin and ring pack in the notes — not the photo. Read more

This group shows a single part: SILV-O-LITE 2606.

This table covers the Push Rod gasket sets. 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. Read more

3 Push Rod Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1971 Am General DJ5, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO PS4352C, MAHLE / CLEVITE VS38055 and VICTOR REINZ 181006301.

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. Read more

3 Timing Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 1971 Am General DJ5, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO TCS43511, MAHLE / CLEVITE JV797 and VICTOR REINZ 151035901.

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. Read more

3 Valve Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 1971 Am General DJ5, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO VS6617C, MAHLE / CLEVITE VS38092 and VICTOR REINZ 151117301.

This table covers the pressed-in bronze and cast-iron guides that align valve stems. Typical signs include oil smoke on startup, a guide that has gone oval, or a valve that no longer seats quietly. Guides are a machine-shop fit. Confirm stem diameter in the notes before ordering. Read more

SBI supplies both parts for the 1971 Am General DJ5.

Part numbers include SBI 1401704 and SBI 1401342.

This table covers the Valve seats. Read more

2 Valve Seat parts for the 1971 Am General DJ5 come from SBI.

This group includes SBI SB21251 and SBI SB15624.

This table covers the springs that close each intake and exhaust valve. Typical signs include a sagging corner, a broken coil, or a clunk from the spring pocket. Replace springs in axle pairs and inspect the seats. Read more

2 Valve Spring parts for the 1971 Am General DJ5 come from SBI.

Part numbers include SBI 1601114 and SBI 1601115.

This table covers the keepers that lock each valve-spring retainer to the stem. Read more

2 Valve Spring Retainer Keeper parts for the 1971 Am General DJ5 come from SBI.

Listed part numbers: SBI 1211003 and SBI 1211046.

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. Read more

One part is listed for the 1971 Am General DJ5 — FEL-PRO 407.