This page lists 28 engine parts for the 1956 Fargo FC4B Pickup, across 11 part types, covering both the 4.1L 251cid L6 and the 4.4L 270cid V8. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
The engine on the 1956 Fargo FC4B Pickup 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 Engine Kit Gasket Set (5 parts), Cylinder Head Gasket (4 parts) and Crankshaft Seal (3 parts). The other 8 part types cover the remaining 16 parts.
The 1956 Fargo FC4B Pickup was sold with both the 4.1L 251cid L6 and the 4.4L 270cid V8. 1 part fits every engine; the other 27 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1956 Fargo FC4B Pickup engine parts are VICTOR REINZ (12 parts), FEL-PRO (9 parts) and MAHLE / CLEVITE (7 parts).
Each part number listed for the 1956 Fargo FC4B Pickup opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Crankshaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Fits: 4.4L 270cid V8 | BS40245 | 🇨🇦 CA | Rubber | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 4.4L 270cid V8 | JV606 | 🇨🇦 CA | SetRubber | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 4.4L 270cid V8 | 191014701 | 🇨🇦 CA | SetRubber | View on Amazon |
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.
3 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 1956 Fargo FC4B Pickup, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.
Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO BS40245, MAHLE / CLEVITE JV606 and VICTOR REINZ 191014701.
Cylinder Head Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | 7688C | 🇨🇦 CA | with Copper-Faced Sandwich Head Gaskets | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | 3029 | 🇨🇦 CA | CompositeCylinder Head Gasket Material: Composite | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | 611113900 | 🇨🇦 CA | Canadian Built | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | 611067000 | 🇨🇦 CA | Except Canadian Built | View on Amazon |
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.
4 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 1956 Fargo FC4B Pickup come from 3 brands — VICTOR REINZ, FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE.
Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 7688C, MAHLE / CLEVITE 3029 and VICTOR REINZ 611113900, plus the other parts above.
Cylinder Head Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | HS7256C | 🇨🇦 CA | with Copper-Faced Sandwich Head GasketsIncludes Valve Stem Seals | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | HS4922 | 🇨🇦 CA | Includes Valve Stem Seals | View on Amazon |
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.
2 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts for the 1956 Fargo FC4B Pickup come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE.
Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO HS7256C and MAHLE / CLEVITE HS4922.
Engine Kit Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | FS7256C | 🇨🇦 CA | Overhaul SetRear Main Seal, Timing Cover Seal Not Included | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | FS4922 | 🇨🇦 CA | Full Set | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 4.4L 270cid V8 | 953768 | 🇨🇦 CA | VT400 | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | 011033101 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 4.4L 270cid V8 | 011030901 | 🇨🇦 CA | VT400 Series | View on Amazon |
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.
5 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts for the 1956 Fargo FC4B Pickup come from 3 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and FEL-PRO.
Part numbers include FEL-PRO FS7256C, MAHLE / CLEVITE FS4922 and MAHLE / CLEVITE 953768, among others listed above.
Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | MS8583B | 🇨🇦 CA | Original Equipment (OE) Part Number 66351, 666353, 666354 | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | MS15029 | 🇨🇦 CA | Composite | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | 711477500 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
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.
3 Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set parts for the 1956 Fargo FC4B Pickup come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.
Part numbers include FEL-PRO MS8583B, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15029 and VICTOR REINZ 711477500.
O-Ring
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: all 1956 FC4B Pickup engines | 411041400 | 🇨🇦 CA | Fuel Filter Bowl1In I.D. X 1-5/16 IN O.D. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the O-rings that seal this joint. 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.
One part is listed for the 1956 Fargo FC4B Pickup — VICTOR REINZ 411041400.
Oil Pan Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | OS915C | 🇨🇦 CA | Original Equipment (OE) Part Number 780478, 933439, 1243628 | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | 101046101 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
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.
2 Oil Pan Gasket parts are listed for the 1956 Fargo FC4B Pickup, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.
Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO OS915C and VICTOR REINZ 101046101.
Oil Pressure Relief Valve Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | 3122 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | 711456300 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
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.
2 Oil Pressure Relief Valve Gasket parts for the 1956 Fargo FC4B Pickup come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.
Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 3122 and VICTOR REINZ 711456300.
Push Rod Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | VS917R | 🇨🇦 CA | Rubber | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | 151102601 | 🇨🇦 CA | Improved DesignCork | View on Amazon |
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.
2 Push Rod Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1956 Fargo FC4B Pickup, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.
This group includes FEL-PRO VS917R and VICTOR REINZ 151102601.
Timing Cover Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | TCS41552 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 4.1L 251cid L6 | 151035801 | 🇨🇦 CA | Set | View on Amazon |
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.
2 Timing Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 1956 Fargo FC4B Pickup, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.
Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO TCS41552 and VICTOR REINZ 151035801.
Valve Stem Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 4.4L 270cid V8 | SS45298 | 🇨🇦 CA | NitrileUpper Inside Diameter-Valve Side (mm): 8.7 | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 4.4L 270cid V8 | 121007501 | 🇨🇦 CA | SetContains 8 Pieces | View on Amazon |
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.
2 Valve Stem Seal parts are listed for the 1956 Fargo FC4B Pickup, from MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.
Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE SS45298 and VICTOR REINZ 121007501.
Buying Engine Parts for a 1956 Fargo FC4B 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.
- Match the engine first. Some engine parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- 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: Engine Kit Gasket Set and Cylinder Head Gasket .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many engine parts fit the 1956 Fargo FC4B Pickup?
Our catalog currently lists 28 engine parts for the 1956 Fargo FC4B Pickup across 11 subcategories and 3 brands, covering both the 4.1L 251cid L6 and the 4.4L 270cid V8. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do engine parts differ between 1956 Fargo FC4B Pickup engines?
Some do. 1 part fits every engine; the other 27 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of engine problems on a 1956 Fargo FC4B 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 1956 Fargo FC4B 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 1956 Fargo FC4B Pickup?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. 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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