1951 Desoto S-15 Engine Parts

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. Read more

2 Camshaft Bearing parts are listed for the 1951 Desoto S-15, from MAHLE / CLEVITE and SEALED POWER.

This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE SH37S and SEALED POWER 1011M.

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 1951 Desoto S-15 — SEALED POWER 9560CPA.

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

This group shows a single part: WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS6186.

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

5 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 1951 Desoto S-15, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and FEL-PRO. FEL-PRO 7688C carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 7688C, MAHLE / CLEVITE 3029 and MAHLE / CLEVITE 4922, among others listed above.

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 are listed for the 1951 Desoto S-15, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO HS7256C, MAHLE / CLEVITE HS4922 and VICTOR REINZ 021088401.

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

3 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1951 Desoto S-15, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO FS7256C, MAHLE / CLEVITE FS4922 and VICTOR REINZ 011033101.

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 are listed for the 1951 Desoto S-15, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO MS8583B, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15029 and VICTOR REINZ 711477500.

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

This group shows a single part: HASTINGS / BALDWIN LF316.

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

2 Oil Pan Gasket parts for the 1951 Desoto S-15 come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO OS915C and VICTOR REINZ 101046101.

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. Read more

2 Oil Pressure Relief Valve Gasket parts are listed for the 1951 Desoto S-15, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO 3122 and VICTOR REINZ 711456300.

This table covers the Oil pumps. Typical signs include noise from the pump, no pressure, or fluid that never arrives at the outlet. Prime or fill the pump as the notes require. A dry start is a common way to kill a new unit. Read more

2 Oil Pump parts for the 1951 Desoto S-15 come from MELLING.

Listed part numbers: MELLING M37 and MELLING M37R.

This table covers the Oil Pump repair kits. Read more

One part is listed for the 1951 Desoto S-15 — MELLING K37A.

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

One part is listed for the 1951 Desoto S-15 — SEALED POWER 32NP.

This table covers the Piston Pin bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

This group shows a single part: MAHLE / CLEVITE 2233349.

This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall. Read more

HASTINGS MANUFACTURING supplies the 4 Piston Ring parts for the 1951 Desoto S-15.

Listed part numbers: HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C445, HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C445S and HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 445, plus the other parts above.

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. Read more

3 Push Rod Gasket Set parts for the 1951 Desoto S-15 come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO VS917R, MAHLE / CLEVITE PS35972 and VICTOR REINZ 151102601.

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

2 Timing Cover Gasket parts for the 1951 Desoto S-15 come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO TCS41552 and VICTOR REINZ 151035801.