1973 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

3 Connecting Rod Bearing parts for the 1973 Am General DJ5 come from KING ENGINE BEARINGS.

Listed part numbers: KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR648SI, KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR6805SI and KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR6869SI.

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. 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 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts for the 1973 Am General DJ5 come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO CS81692 and VICTOR REINZ 081008801.

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 1973 Am General DJ5 — KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB763SI.

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

2 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1973 Am General DJ5, from NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.

Part numbers include NATIONAL 99179 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99179.

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

7 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 1973 Am General DJ5, from FEL-PRO, NATIONAL, BCA and 4 other brands. FEL-PRO BS40612 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FEL-PRO BS40612, NATIONAL 321460 and BCA NS321460 and the remaining parts 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 1973 Am General DJ5 come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 8169PT, MAHLE / CLEVITE 1199 and VICTOR REINZ 611054500.

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

3 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts for the 1973 Am General DJ5 come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO HS8169PT2, MAHLE / CLEVITE HS1199VC and VICTOR REINZ 021007901.

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

4 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts for the 1973 Am General DJ5 come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 2601007, FEL-PRO FS8169PT4 and MAHLE / CLEVITE 953020, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Harmonic Balancer seal surface. Read more

One part is listed for the 1973 Am General DJ5 — MAHLE / CLEVITE A221.

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

3 Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set parts for the 1973 Am General DJ5 come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO MS9982, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15510 and VICTOR REINZ 711472100.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Intake to Exhaust. 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

2 Intake to Exhaust Gasket parts are listed for the 1973 Am General DJ5, from MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE F33125 and VICTOR REINZ 711620800.

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

4 Oil Filter parts are listed for the 1973 Am General DJ5, from CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, PRO-TEC, VARIOUS MFR and 1 other brand.

In the Economy grade, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, PRO-TEC and VARIOUS MFR supply 3 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH59.

The Standard Replacement section lists 1 option from WIX — built to original-equipment specification. WIX 51258 is listed in this group.

This group includes CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH59, PRO-TEC PXL51258 and VARIOUS MFR PG33 and the remaining parts above.

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. Read more

2 Oil Filter Adapter Gasket / O-Ring parts for the 1973 Am General DJ5 come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 70301 and VICTOR REINZ 711347400.

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

6 Oil Pan Gasket parts are listed for the 1973 Am General DJ5, from FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ, SKP and 1 other brand. FEL-PRO OS34308R carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FEL-PRO OS34308R, SKP SKOS34308R and FEL-PRO OS13881C1 and the remaining parts above.

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 2226.

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

6 Timing Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 1973 Am General DJ5, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ. FEL-PRO TCS45117 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FEL-PRO TCS45117, FEL-PRO TCS45458 and MAHLE / CLEVITE JV878 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Timing Cover seal surface. Read more

2 Timing Cover Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1973 Am General DJ5, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 16210 and VICTOR REINZ 711519700.

This table covers the Timing Cover Repair Sleeve tools. This is a service tool, not a wear part — match the application in the notes. Read more

One part is listed for the 1973 Am General DJ5 — FEL-PRO 16312.

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. Read more

One part is listed for the 1973 Am General DJ5 — MAHLE / CLEVITE 46134.

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

5 Valve Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 1973 Am General DJ5, from FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and MAHLE / CLEVITE. FEL-PRO VS50258C carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO VS50258C, FEL-PRO VS50186C and MAHLE / CLEVITE VS39695, among others listed above.

This table covers the Valve seats. Read more

2 Valve Seat parts for the 1973 Am General DJ5 come from DURA-BOND.

Listed part numbers: DURA-BOND 30711 and DURA-BOND 30682.

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

3 Valve Stem Seal parts are listed for the 1973 Am General DJ5, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO SS70530, MAHLE / CLEVITE SS45323 and VICTOR REINZ 121008101.