1959 Edsel Corsair Engine Parts

This table covers the camshafts that open the valves. Read more

One part is listed for the 1959 Edsel Corsair — MELLING SYB8.

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

6 Camshaft Bearing parts are listed for the 1959 Edsel Corsair, from DURA-BOND, MAHLE / CLEVITE, KING ENGINE BEARINGS and 1 other brand. MAHLE / CLEVITE SH781S carries the "Popular" badge. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE SH781S, DURA-BOND F33 and DURA-BOND FP33 and the remaining parts above.

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

7 Connecting Rod Bearing parts are listed for the 1959 Edsel Corsair, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, SEALED POWER and KING ENGINE BEARINGS. MAHLE / CLEVITE CB760P carries the "Popular" badge. 1 part fits every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE CB760P, MAHLE / CLEVITE CB760P8 and KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR809AM, plus the other parts above.

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. Read more

3 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts for the 1959 Edsel Corsair come from 3 brands — KING ENGINE BEARINGS, MAHLE / CLEVITE and SEALED POWER. 1 part fits every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

This group includes KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB559AM, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS445P and SEALED POWER 4020M.

This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface. Read more

4 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 1959 Edsel Corsair come from 4 brands — BCA, NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and 1 other brand. Every part fits both the 5.4L 332cid V8 and the 5.9L 361cid V8.

This group includes BCA NS88187, NATIONAL 99187 and SCHAEFFLER SR3506 and the remaining parts above.

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

10 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 1959 Edsel Corsair come from 6 brands — NATIONAL, BCA, SCHAEFFLER and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO BS30138. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 8 are engine-specific.

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

3 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 1959 Edsel Corsair, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1959 Corsair.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 8554PT, MAHLE / CLEVITE 3389 and VICTOR REINZ 611032600.

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 1959 Edsel Corsair, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1959 Corsair.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO HS8554PT, MAHLE / CLEVITE HS3389VJ and VICTOR REINZ 021031801.

This table covers the Cylinder Head Spacer shims. Read more

2 Cylinder Head Spacer Shim parts are listed for the 1959 Edsel Corsair, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1959 Corsair.

This group includes FEL-PRO 8554SP and VICTOR REINZ 711383000.

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

4 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1959 Edsel Corsair, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1959 Corsair.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 2601035, FEL-PRO FS8554PT and MAHLE / CLEVITE 953359, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

3 Exhaust Valve parts for the 1959 Edsel Corsair come from 3 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, MELLING and QUALCAST. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE 2111939, MELLING V1242 and QUALCAST 101242.

This table covers the Expansion plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

QUALCAST supplies both parts for the 1959 Edsel Corsair.

This group includes QUALCAST 9719 and QUALCAST 9719B.

This table covers the crankshaft pulleys / harmonic balancers at the front of the engine. Read more

ENGINE PRO supplies both parts for the 1959 Edsel Corsair.

Part numbers include ENGINE PRO PB1111ST and ENGINE PRO PB1111SS.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Harmonic Balancer seal surface. Read more

4 Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve parts for the 1959 Edsel Corsair come from 4 brands — BCA, MAHLE / CLEVITE, NATIONAL and 1 other brand. Every part fits both the 5.4L 332cid V8 and the 5.9L 361cid V8.

This group includes BCA NS88187, MAHLE / CLEVITE A2262 and NATIONAL 88187 and the remaining parts above.

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. Read more

3 Intake Manifold Gasket parts are listed for the 1959 Edsel Corsair, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1959 Corsair.

This group includes FEL-PRO MS90145, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15166X and VICTOR REINZ 111013701.

This table covers the drain plugs in the oil pan. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 090005.

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. Read more

2 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts are listed for the 1959 Edsel Corsair, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1959 Corsair.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 70822 and VICTOR REINZ 711346200.

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

12 Oil Filter parts for the 1959 Edsel Corsair come from 10 brands — WIX, FRAM, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is WIX 51515XP. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 8 are engine-specific.

The Economy section lists 5 options from CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, FVP, PRO-TEC and 2 other brands — the catalog's value-priced group. CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH8A is listed in this group.

The High Performance / Heavy Duty section lists 3 options from WIX, FRAM and MOBIL — grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. WIX 51515XP is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, MOTORCRAFT, WIX, ACDELCO and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MOTORCRAFT FL1A.

This table covers the Oil Filter Adapter Gasket O-rings. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove. Read more

One part is listed for the 1959 Edsel Corsair — FEL-PRO 70135.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Filter. 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 1959 Edsel Corsair — VICTOR REINZ 711387600.

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

5 Oil Pan Gasket parts for the 1959 Edsel Corsair come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and MAHLE / CLEVITE. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO OS11701D. Every part fits both the 5.4L 332cid V8 and the 5.9L 361cid V8.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO OS11701D, FEL-PRO OS11701C and MAHLE / CLEVITE OS30764, among others listed above.

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

7 Oil Pump parts for the 1959 Edsel Corsair come from 3 brands — MELLING, SEALED POWER and SKP. The "Popular" part is MELLING M57HV. Every part fits both the 5.4L 332cid V8 and the 5.9L 361cid V8.

The Economy section: 1 option from SKP. SKP SKPM57 is listed in this group.

The High Volume / Pressure section lists 4 options from MELLING and SEALED POWER — grouped under the catalog's "High Volume / Pressure" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MELLING M57HV is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from MELLING and SEALED POWER. A representative part number is MELLING M57.

This group includes MELLING M57HV, SKP SKPM57 and MELLING M57HP and the remaining parts above.

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. Read more

2 Oil Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 1959 Edsel Corsair, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1959 Corsair.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 11792 and VICTOR REINZ 711451000.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Pump Pickup Tube. 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 Pump Pickup Tube Gasket parts are listed for the 1959 Edsel Corsair, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 72516 and VICTOR REINZ 711350300.

This table covers the Oil Pump shafts. Read more

2 Oil Pump Shaft parts for the 1959 Edsel Corsair come from 2 brands — MELLING and SEALED POWER.

This group includes MELLING IS60 and SEALED POWER 22461114.

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

7 Piston Ring parts are listed for the 1959 Edsel Corsair, from HASTINGS MANUFACTURING, MAHLE / CLEVITE and SEALED POWER. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 577 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Premium section lists 3 options from HASTINGS MANUFACTURING, MAHLE / CLEVITE and SEALED POWER — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2M577 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from HASTINGS MANUFACTURING, SEALED POWER and MAHLE / CLEVITE. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 577 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 577, HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2M577 and MAHLE / CLEVITE 40139, among others listed above.

This table covers the pushrods that transfer lifter motion to the rocker arms. Read more

2 Push Rod parts are listed for the 1959 Edsel Corsair, from MELLING and QUALCAST.

This group includes MELLING MPR328 and QUALCAST 745312.

This table covers the rocker arms that transfer cam motion to the valves. Read more

This group shows a single part: QUALCAST 402859.

This table covers the Rocker Arm shafts. Read more

This group shows a single part: MELLING MRS641.

This table covers the Timing Cam sprockets. Read more

This group shows a single part: MELLING S284.

This table covers the timing chains that keep the cams in time with the crank. Read more

3 Timing Chain parts are listed for the 1959 Edsel Corsair, from CLOYES, FVP and MELLING.

This group includes CLOYES C494 and MELLING 494 and the remaining parts above.

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

3 Timing Cover Gasket parts for the 1959 Edsel Corsair come from 2 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE JV819, MAHLE / CLEVITE JV921 and VICTOR REINZ 151105101.

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. Read more

2 Timing Cover Seal parts for the 1959 Edsel Corsair come from 2 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE and SKF.

This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE 46293 and SKF 18546.

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

5 Valve Cover Gasket parts for the 1959 Edsel Corsair come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO VS13049R.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO VS13049R, FEL-PRO VS13049C and MAHLE / CLEVITE VS38308R, among others listed above.

This table covers the pressed-in bronze and cast-iron guides that align valve stems. Typical signs include oil smoke on startup, a guide that has gone oval, or a valve that no longer seats quietly. Guides are a machine-shop fit. Confirm stem diameter in the notes before ordering. Read more

2 Valve Guide parts for the 1959 Edsel Corsair come from QUALCAST.

This group includes QUALCAST 309108 and QUALCAST 306108.

This table covers the lifters / tappets that transfer cam motion to the valves. Read more

3 Valve Lifter parts for the 1959 Edsel Corsair come from 3 brands — MELLING, QUALCAST and SEALED POWER.

This group includes MELLING JB2083, QUALCAST 362089 and SEALED POWER HT2083.

This table covers the Valve seats. Read more

4 Valve Seat parts are listed for the 1959 Edsel Corsair, from QUALCAST and SEALED POWER.

This group includes QUALCAST 2016871, QUALCAST 2020621 and SEALED POWER 24516871 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the springs that close each intake and exhaust valve. Typical signs include a sagging corner, a broken coil, or a clunk from the spring pocket. Replace springs in axle pairs and inspect the seats. Read more

2 Valve Spring parts are listed for the 1959 Edsel Corsair, from MELLING and QUALCAST.

Part numbers include MELLING VS160 and QUALCAST 32677D.

This table covers the keepers that lock each valve-spring retainer to the stem. Read more

2 Valve Spring Retainer Keeper parts are listed for the 1959 Edsel Corsair, from MELLING and QUALCAST.

Part numbers include MELLING VL300 and QUALCAST 34613.

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

5 Valve Stem Seal parts for the 1959 Edsel Corsair come from 4 brands — QUALCAST, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO SS13401.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO SS13401, MAHLE / CLEVITE SS45390 and QUALCAST 38109175, plus the other parts above.