The 1954 Kurtis 500M has 14 engine parts with verified fitment on this page — 7 part types and 3 brands, covering the 5.4L 331cid V8 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1954 Kurtis 500M, 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. Most of the listed parts are Intake Manifold Gasket (3 parts), Oil Pan Gasket (3 parts) and Cylinder Head Gasket Set (2 parts). The other 4 part types cover the remaining 6 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 5.4L 331cid V8 — the only engine offered in the 1954 Kurtis 500M.
The most listed brands for 1954 Kurtis 500M engine parts are VICTOR REINZ (6 parts), FEL-PRO (6 parts) and MAHLE / CLEVITE (2 parts).
Each part number listed for the 1954 Kurtis 500M opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Crankshaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTOR REINZ | 191004401 | 🇺🇸 US | Set | 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.
One part is listed for the 1954 Kurtis 500M — VICTOR REINZ 191004401.
Cylinder Head Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO | HS7673PT2 | 🇺🇸 US | Includes Valve Stem Seals | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ | 021093001 | 🇺🇸 US | 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 1954 Kurtis 500M come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.
Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO HS7673PT2 and VICTOR REINZ 021093001.
Engine Kit Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO | FS7673PT2 | 🇺🇸 US | Overhaul Set | 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.
This group shows a single part: FEL-PRO FS7673PT2.
Intake Manifold Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO | MS8931SH1 | 🇺🇸 US | Set | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | MS15038X | 🇺🇸 US | Beaded Steel | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ | 111012401 | 🇺🇸 US | Set | View on Amazon |
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.
3 Intake Manifold Gasket parts for the 1954 Kurtis 500M come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.
Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO MS8931SH1, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15038X and VICTOR REINZ 111012401.
Oil Pan Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO | OS5363C2 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | OS30494 | 🇺🇸 US | Cork-Rubber | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ | 101015501 | 🇺🇸 US | 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.
3 Oil Pan Gasket parts are listed for the 1954 Kurtis 500M, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.
Part numbers include FEL-PRO OS5363C2, MAHLE / CLEVITE OS30494 and VICTOR REINZ 101015501.
Push Rod Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO | PS5369C | 🇺🇸 US | Cork | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ | 181006601 | 🇺🇸 US | 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 1954 Kurtis 500M, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.
Part numbers include FEL-PRO PS5369C and VICTOR REINZ 181006601.
Valve Cover Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO | VS5392 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| VICTOR REINZ | 151040801 | 🇺🇸 US | SetCork | View on Amazon |
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.
2 Valve Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 1954 Kurtis 500M, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.
Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO VS5392 and VICTOR REINZ 151040801.
Buying Engine Parts for a 1954 Kurtis 500M
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 5.4L 331cid V8 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: Intake Manifold Gasket and Oil Pan Gasket .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many engine parts fit the 1954 Kurtis 500M?
Our catalog currently lists 14 engine parts for the 1954 Kurtis 500M across 7 subcategories and 3 brands, covering the 5.4L 331cid V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of engine problems on a 1954 Kurtis 500M?
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 1954 Kurtis 500M 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 1954 Kurtis 500M?
Every part on this page is matched to the 5.4L 331cid V8 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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