1950 Desoto S-14 Engine Parts

Engine:
3.9L 237cid L6

This page lists 31 engine parts for the 1950 Desoto S-14, across 14 part types, covering the 3.9L 237cid L6 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.

The engine on the 1950 Desoto S-14 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 Piston Ring (4 parts), Cylinder Head Gasket Set (3 parts) and Engine Kit Gasket Set (3 parts). The other 11 part types cover the remaining 21 parts.

Camshaft Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DURA-BOND PD3
🇺🇸 US
Standard
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SEALED POWER 1011M
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the Camshaft bearings. 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.

Connecting Rod Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SEALED POWER 9560CPA
🇺🇸 US
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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 Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS6186
🇺🇸 US
Front
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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
MAHLE / CLEVITE 4922
🇺🇸 US
Composite
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VICTOR REINZ 611067000
🇺🇸 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 HS7256C
🇺🇸 US
with Copper-Faced Sandwich Head GasketsIncludes Valve Stem Seals
Fitment notes — FEL-PRO HS7256C
with Copper-Faced Sandwich Head GasketsIncludes Valve Stem Seals
3.500 (in) Gasket Bore
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MAHLE / CLEVITE HS4922
🇺🇸 US
Includes Valve Stem Seals
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VICTOR REINZ 021088401
🇺🇸 US
3.5 IN Bore Diameter
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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 FS7256C
🇺🇸 US
Overhaul SetRear Main Seal, Timing Cover Seal Not Included
Fitment notes — FEL-PRO FS7256C
Overhaul SetRear Main Seal, Timing Cover Seal Not Includedwith Copper-Faced Sandwich Head Gaskets
3.500 (in) Gasket Bore
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MAHLE / CLEVITE FS4922
🇺🇸 US
Full Set
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VICTOR REINZ 011033101
🇺🇸 US
with 2 Water Holes On Centerlinewith 24 Stud Head
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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 & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO MS8583B
🇺🇸 US
Original Equipment (OE) Part Number 66351, 666353, 666354
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MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15029
🇺🇸 US
Composite
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VICTOR REINZ 711477500
🇺🇸 US
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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.

Oil Filter

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HASTINGS / BALDWIN LF316
🇺🇸 US
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WIX 51071
🇺🇸 US
Cartridge Filter
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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.

Oil Pan Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO OS915C
🇺🇸 US
Original Equipment (OE) Part Number 780478, 933439, 1243628
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VICTOR REINZ 101046101
🇺🇸 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 Pressure Relief Valve Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO 3122
🇺🇸 US
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VICTOR REINZ 711456300
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Pressure Relief Valve. 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.

Piston

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SEALED POWER 32NP
🇺🇸 US
Flat HeadCast Iron
Fitment notes — SEALED POWER 32NP
Flat HeadCast IronRing Groove Widths: 3/32in, 3/32in, 5/32in, 5/32in
4 Ring Piston6.9 :1 Compression Ratio
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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.

Piston Ring

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C445
🇺🇸 US
Full SetTop Ring Surface Treatment: Triple Chrome
Fitment notes — HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C445
Full SetTop Ring Surface Treatment: Triple Chromefor 2 Ring PistonChrome Top Ring
(Size: Standard)
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HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C445S
🇺🇸 US
1 Cylinder SetTop Ring Surface Treatment: Triple Chrome
Fitment notes — HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C445S
1 Cylinder SetTop Ring Surface Treatment: Triple Chromefor 2 Ring Piston
(Size: Standard)
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HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 445
🇺🇸 US
Full SetTop Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate
Fitment notes — HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 445
Full SetTop Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphatefor 2 Ring Piston
(Size: Standard)
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HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 445S
🇺🇸 US
1 Cylinder SetTop Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphate
Fitment notes — HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 445S
1 Cylinder SetTop Ring Surface Treatment: Phosphatefor 2 Ring Piston
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This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall.

Push Rod Gasket Set

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO VS917R
🇺🇸 US
Rubber
Fitment notes — FEL-PRO VS917R
Rubber
Type: Push Rod Cover Gasket Setwith GrommetsOld Design
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MAHLE / CLEVITE PS35972
🇺🇸 US
Cork
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VICTOR REINZ 151102601
🇺🇸 US
Improved DesignCork
Fitment notes — VICTOR REINZ 151102601
Improved DesignCork
Replaces OE Part Number(s) 780475, 980584
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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.

Timing Cover Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO TCS41552
🇺🇸 US
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VICTOR REINZ 151035801
🇺🇸 US
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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.

Buying Engine Parts for a 1950 Desoto S-14

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 3.9L 237cid L6 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: Piston Ring and Cylinder Head Gasket Set .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many engine parts fit the 1950 Desoto S-14?

Our catalog currently lists 31 engine parts for the 1950 Desoto S-14 across 14 subcategories and 9 brands, covering the 3.9L 237cid L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of engine problems on a 1950 Desoto S-14?

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 1950 Desoto S-14 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 1950 Desoto S-14?

Every part on this page is matched to the 3.9L 237cid L6 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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