1972 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

This group shows a single part: 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

This group shows a single part: 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

AJUSA supplies both parts for the 1972 Austin America.

Listed part numbers: 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

This group shows a single part: 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

This group shows a single part: 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

This group shows a single part: 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

This group shows a single part: AJUSA 13021700.

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

9 Oil Filter parts are listed for the 1972 Austin America, from FAMOUS BRAND, HASTINGS / BALDWIN, WIX and 3 other brands. ACDELCO PF53 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, FAMOUS BRAND and PUROLATOR supply 3 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FAMOUS BRAND 5001202796.

The Standard Replacement section lists 6 options from HASTINGS / BALDWIN, WIX, ACDELCO and 1 other brand — built to original-equipment specification. ACDELCO PF53 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include ACDELCO PF53, FAMOUS BRAND 5001202796 and FAMOUS BRAND 85034, among others listed above.

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

One part is listed for the 1972 Austin America — 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

BECK/ARNLEY supplies both parts for the 1972 Austin America.

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 are listed for the 1972 Austin America, from AJUSA, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 11005900, FEL-PRO VS21507 and MAHLE / CLEVITE VS30025, plus the other parts 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

AJUSA supplies both parts for the 1972 Austin America.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 12000100 and AJUSA 57000100.