1968 Austin America 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

One part is listed for the 1968 Austin America — MAHLE / CLEVITE CB488P.

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

One part is listed for the 1968 Austin America — AJUSA 54031300.

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

2 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 1968 Austin America come from AJUSA.

This group includes AJUSA 15016600 and AJUSA 15026900.

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

One part is listed for the 1968 Austin America — AJUSA 10012900.

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

One part is listed for the 1968 Austin America — AJUSA 52000200.

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

One part is listed for the 1968 Austin America — AJUSA 50000200.

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 are listed for the 1968 Austin America, from AJUSA and BECK/ARNLEY.

This group includes AJUSA 13021700 and BECK/ARNLEY 0370205.

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

11 Oil Filter parts for the 1968 Austin America come from 9 brands — VARIOUS MFR, MAHLE / CLEVITE, AUTO EXTRA and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is VARIOUS MFR PG241.

The Economy section lists 4 options from VARIOUS MFR, AUTO EXTRA, FAMOUS BRAND and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. VARIOUS MFR PG241 is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, MAHLE / CLEVITE, ACDELCO, WIX and 3 other brands supply 7 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO PF53.

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

This group shows a single part: AJUSA 59000100.

This table covers the Timing Belt pulleys. Typical signs include a growl or chirp that follows engine speed, or a pulley that will not spin freely by hand. Spin each pulley with the belt off. Roughness or play means replace it with the belt. Read more

2 Timing Belt Pulley parts for the 1968 Austin America come from BECK/ARNLEY.

Part numbers include BECK/ARNLEY 0513860 and BECK/ARNLEY 0513954.

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

4 Valve Cover Gasket parts for the 1968 Austin America come from 4 brands — AJUSA, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include AJUSA 11005900, FEL-PRO VS21507 and MAHLE / CLEVITE VS30025, among others listed above.

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

2 Valve Stem Seal parts for the 1968 Austin America come from AJUSA.

Part numbers include AJUSA 12000100 and AJUSA 57000100.