1963 Apollo GT Engine Parts

Engine:
3.5L 215cid V8

The 1963 Apollo GT has 31 engine parts with verified fitment on this page — 13 part types and 4 brands, covering the 3.5L 215cid V8 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

The engine on the 1963 Apollo GT 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 Cylinder Head Gasket (3 parts), Cylinder Head Gasket Set (3 parts) and Engine Kit Gasket Set (3 parts). The other 10 part types cover the remaining 22 parts.

Connecting Rod Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR811SI
🇺🇸 US
SetBimetal (Aluminum Silicon 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 MB589AM
🇺🇸 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 Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MAHLE / CLEVITE JV742
🇺🇸 US
Set
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE JV742
Set
Rope Packing SealRear
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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 7984PT
🇺🇸 US
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MAHLE / CLEVITE 1174BS
🇺🇸 US
Composite
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VICTOR REINZ 611115000
🇺🇸 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 HS7984PT
🇺🇸 US
Includes Valve Stem SealsIntake Manifold Gasket(s) Not Included
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MAHLE / CLEVITE HS1174BS
🇺🇸 US
Includes Valve Stem Seals
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VICTOR REINZ 021109301
🇺🇸 US
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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.

Engine Kit Gasket Set

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO FS7984PT
🇺🇸 US
Intake Manifold Gasket(s) Not IncludedOverhaul Set
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MAHLE / CLEVITE FS1174BS
🇺🇸 US
Full Set
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VICTOR REINZ 011029901
🇺🇸 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.

Intake Manifold Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO MS96002
🇺🇸 US
Set
Fitment notes — FEL-PRO MS96002
Set
Valley Pan
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MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15806
🇺🇸 US
Beaded Steel
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VICTOR REINZ 101005601
🇺🇸 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
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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 Pan Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO OS12992C
🇺🇸 US
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MAHLE / CLEVITE OS30665
🇺🇸 US
Cork-Rubber
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VICTOR REINZ 101011401
🇺🇸 US
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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 70032
🇺🇸 US
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VICTOR REINZ 711387800
🇺🇸 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.

Timing Cover Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO TCS13001
🇺🇸 US
Rope Type
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MAHLE / CLEVITE JV844
🇺🇸 US
Contains Rope PackingSet
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VICTOR REINZ 151035601
🇺🇸 US
Contains Rope PackingSet
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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 Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO 15200
🇺🇸 US
Rubber 1 - Piece Timing Cover Seal
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VICTOR REINZ 711453400
🇺🇸 US
Rubber 1 - Piece Timing Cover Seal
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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 VS12993C
🇺🇸 US
Cork
Fitment notes — FEL-PRO VS12993C
Cork
with 4 Bolt Valve Cover
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MAHLE / CLEVITE VS38118
🇺🇸 US
Cork-Rubber
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VICTOR REINZ 151043401
🇺🇸 US
Improved DesignSet
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Improved DesignSetCork
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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.

Buying Engine Parts for a 1963 Apollo GT

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 3.5L 215cid 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: Cylinder Head Gasket and Cylinder Head Gasket Set .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many engine parts fit the 1963 Apollo GT?

Our catalog currently lists 31 engine parts for the 1963 Apollo GT across 13 subcategories and 4 brands, covering the 3.5L 215cid V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of engine problems on a 1963 Apollo GT?

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 1963 Apollo GT 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 1963 Apollo GT?

Every part on this page is matched to the 3.5L 215cid 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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