1953 Fargo FP2 Pickup Engine Parts

Engine:
3.7L 228cid L6

The 1953 Fargo FP2 Pickup has 21 engine parts with verified fitment on this page — 10 part types and 4 brands, covering the 3.7L 228cid L6 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

On the 1953 Fargo FP2 Pickup, 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. 9 parts of the 21 listed are Cylinder Head Gasket Set (3 parts), Engine Kit Gasket Set (3 parts) and Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set (3 parts). The other 7 part types cover the remaining 12 parts.

Camshaft Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SEALED POWER 1011M
🇨🇦 CA
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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
🇨🇦 CA
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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.

Cylinder Head Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MAHLE / CLEVITE 4922
🇨🇦 CA
Composite
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VICTOR REINZ 611067000
🇨🇦 CA
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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
🇨🇦 CA
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
🇨🇦 CA
Includes Valve Stem Seals
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VICTOR REINZ 021088401
🇨🇦 CA
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
🇨🇦 CA
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
🇨🇦 CA
Full Set
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VICTOR REINZ 011033101
🇨🇦 CA
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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
🇨🇦 CA
Original Equipment (OE) Part Number 66351, 666353, 666354
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MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15029
🇨🇦 CA
Composite
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VICTOR REINZ 711477500
🇨🇦 CA
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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 Pan Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO OS915C
🇨🇦 CA
Original Equipment (OE) Part Number 780478, 933439, 1243628
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VICTOR REINZ 101046101
🇨🇦 CA
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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
🇨🇦 CA
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VICTOR REINZ 711456300
🇨🇦 CA
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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.

Push Rod Gasket Set

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO VS917R
🇨🇦 CA
Rubber
Fitment notes — FEL-PRO VS917R
Rubber
Type: Push Rod Cover Gasket Setwith GrommetsOld Design
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VICTOR REINZ 151102601
🇨🇦 CA
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
🇨🇦 CA
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VICTOR REINZ 151035801
🇨🇦 CA
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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 1953 Fargo FP2 Pickup

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 3.7L 228cid 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: Cylinder Head Gasket Set and Engine Kit Gasket Set .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many engine parts fit the 1953 Fargo FP2 Pickup?

Our catalog currently lists 21 engine parts for the 1953 Fargo FP2 Pickup across 10 subcategories and 4 brands, covering the 3.7L 228cid L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of engine problems on a 1953 Fargo FP2 Pickup?

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 1953 Fargo FP2 Pickup 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 1953 Fargo FP2 Pickup?

Every part on this page is matched to the 3.7L 228cid 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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