Engine & Under Hood

New water restrictor plate for the Mercury or Ford equipped with the 351 Cleveland engine. It has been an accepted fact for decades now that the 351C bypass system was not the greatest idea Ford ever came up with. The unique 351C thermostat "hat" never seals well, causing a certain portion of coolant to just circulate through the block and never make it to the radiator. Years ago, Pantera enthusiasts (all Panteras had cooling issues from the factory BTW) found that if they soldiered a penny...

Used hot water tube connector, Grade B condition. Fits 1973 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang with EGR valve attached to the carburetor spacer plate. "H" shaped water tube connector with fitting for vacuum thermal valve that controls the EGR valve. These are seldom seen in any condition, Grade B used will have some rust through on the tubes, will be strong enough to slide heater hoses over what is left of the barb. Vacuum thermal switch switch not included. We also have a worse condition Grade C...

Used hot water tube connector, Grade C condition. Fits 1973 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang with EGR valve attached to the carburetor spacer plate. "H" shaped water tube connector with fitting for vacuum thermal valve that controls the EGR valve. These are seldom seen in any condition, Grade C used will have rust through in and on the tube ends. Probably want to get some tubing to fit the inside of the connector tubes, in order to clamp down heater hoses. Vacuum thermal switch switch not...

A nice reproduction of the standard air cleaner wing nut. This version was used on most Ford products through the 1980's.

Reproduction Wittek tower hose clamp kit for the Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang equipped with the 302 or 351 engine. This set of 10 clamps is concours correct and features the correct date stamps. It is often little details like this that separates first and second place when your precious Cat or Pony is being judged.

The Wittek Company manufactured the tower clamps used on the Cougar from 1967 to 1973, the Mustang from 1964 1/2 to 1973, as well as many other Ford and Mercury cars during that period. In October or 1993, the company filed for bankruptcy. This has made the tower clamp unavailable to the classic car restorer. Our supplier was able to bid at the auction for enough of the original tooling and parts to make these clamps available again. Other companies have also reproduced these clamps, but...

The Wittek Company manufactured the tower clamps used on the Cougar from 1967 to 1973, the Mustang from 1964 1/2 to 1973, as well as many other Ford and Mercury cars during that period. In October or 1993, the company filed for bankruptcy. This has made the tower clamp unavailable to the classic car restorer. Our supplier was able to bid at the auction for enough of the original tooling and parts to make these clamps available again. Other companies have also reproduced these clamps, but...

Nice reproduction oil dipstick made from all steel, painted Ford engine blue. Only fits 289 or 302 Ford engines from 1967-73. These dipstick tubes have the 'full' and 'add' markings in the correct place, however they do not have any Ford part numbers stamped on them. Black steel as shown, not plain shiny steel like originals. Replaces Ford part # C7OE-6750-B or C8OE-6750-B.

Chromed dipstick tube and dipstick for the 351 Cleveland. Average quality part, made in China. Replaces Ford part # D0ZZ-6750-K.

Adapter tube for connecting the fuel vapor purge tube to the air cleaner base. Can be either blue or black in color.

Fits all V8s with oval air cleaner.

Reproduction gold dichromate 10 blade alternator fan. Used on Mercury Cougars and Ford Mustangs manufactured after 11/17/1969. Actually this is a Ford part found on most all Ford automobiles from 1970-73. 10 blade alternator cooling fan. Replaces Ford Part #: DOAZ-10A310-B

Older used aluminum intake manifold. Port size is for the 2V cylinder heads. Perfect for adding a 4 barrel carburetor to a stock 351 Cleveland 2V engine.

New intake manifold that has never been used, but it's missing the packaging, so we're calling it an "out of box special". Port size is for the 2V cylinder heads. Perfect for adding a 4 barrel carburetor to a stock 351 Cleveland 2V engine.

D3ZF-9600-BA Air cleaner base for all 1973 Q code 351CJ engines. About 16.75" inches in diameter. Ford part number D3ZZ-9600-B.

Mint condition part that is almost always missing on cars equipped with group 27 battery. Great addition to your 1970 BOSS 302 Eliminator. Also correct for Mustang and Torino. Ford part # D0OZ-10A682-A, casting number as seen on part is D0OB-10A682-A. There is currently no correct reproduction of this part. Click here for more information on this rare part.

Used battery tray, may not be exactly like the assembly line tray. Group 27 battery tray is typical for cars with air conditioning and higher amp alternators. Fits 1971-73 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang. Also 1970-71 Ford Torino and Mercury Cyclone and variants of the B or C midsize Ford and Mercury bodied cars. Used condition, minor pitting as shown. Replaces Ford Part #: D0OZ-10732-B.

These Spark Plug Wire Separators are made of high-quality ABS plastic. Constructed to hold both standard 7mm and 8mm high-performance spark plug wires. Fits directly on valve cover clip. Available in blue, red and OE black.

Bolts and installation kit for most 1970-73 Mercury Cougar and Ford anything, including Mustang with V-8 engines. Kit includes main pivot bolt and adjusting bolt as shown. Spacer not included, but available used.

Reproduction set of four 2 3/4" black phosphate bolts for the 2 1/4" fan spacer on the 67 - 73 Cougar or Mustang.

This bracket connects the battery hold down clamp to the fender apron to stop the battery from rocking from side to side. Most cars are missing this crucial part to stabilize the battery. Replaces Ford Part #: D0OZ-10757-A.

D1AZ-6788-A Metal tab that bolts to the intake manifold and has a hole for the round hose retaining ring (part number D2AZ-14A163-K). 1972-1973 all 351 engines, *Restoration Tip - These were painted Ford engine blue when the engines were painted, so paint it Dark Ford engine blue.

Nice reproduction of the 1970 - 1973 front adjusting bracket for the 351 Cleveland engines. These do not have any markings.

For restoration purposes, this bracket was factory painted satin black. May or may not have a stamped number of D1OA-3C511-AA. *This bracket can only be used in conjunction with an all steel pump mounting bracket. 71 72 73

This is the 100% correct Ford original battery hold down clamp. Stamped with D0OB10755A. Ford Part #: D0OZ-10718-B. Note: The battery hold down clamp offered by many Mustang / Cougar vendors as "Concours Correct" is actually for the 1974 - 1978 Cougar /  Mustang.

Powerful oil filled coil that generates 40,000 volts, designed to work with the either of our Pertronix Ignitors. Sold in black or chrome. *Note - This coil is not necessarily needed with the Pertronix Ignitors, the stock Ford coil works fine for most applications.

Unique to the 1973 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang with 351 engines. This is a two piece ducting that connects to the air cleaner snorkel with a flex tube. Hard to find in this condition, the lower section has a metal tab that gets corrosion from the battery. Sold as a two piece set, Grade A will have undamaged mounting tabs. The Ford MPC specifies that this is only for the 351-2V and 351-CJ (351-4V) engines.Ford part number D3ZF-9A624-A.

Unique to the 1973 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang with 351 engines. This is a two piece ducting that connects to the air cleaner snorkel with a flex tube. The grade B lower section will have a broken, or damaged metal tab from battery corrosion. Sold as a two piece set, Grade A will have undamaged mounting tabs. The Ford MPC specifies that this is only for the 351-2V and 351-CJ (351-4V) engines.Replaces Ford part number D3ZF-9A624-A.

Crankshaft oil slinger for all 429, 429CJ, 429SCJ, Boss 429, or 460 engines, the "385" series. Goes on the crankshaft after the timing gear and before the timing chain cover. It does have a purpose on the vintage engines.  Ford part number C8SZ-6310-A.

Single cylinder head from 1973 Mercury Cougar with Q code 351C-4V engines. Sold as a core, needs thorough cleaning and rebuilding prior to use. Typically this cylinder head has 2.04 and 1.66 inch valves, and the chambers measure out at 75.4 cc's. These are considered 'Open Chamber Heads'. With stock pistons, these heads will net an approximate compression ration of 8.0:1. Basic cylinder head number is 6090. Several Ford casting numbers were used, including the common D3ZE-6090-AA. 4V in...

Used Distributor / 351C-2V for the 1973 Mercury Cougar / 1973 Ford MustangFord part number D3ZF-12127-BA  

Reproduction chrome heater hose elbow is for 351, 390, and 428CJ engines. Replaces Ford Part # D0AZ-18599-C Barbed End: 5/8" hose barbThreads: 1/2" NPT (Tapered Threads) For some helpful tips on upgrading your Cougar (or Mustang) cooling system, check out our video: ...

Original 1973 hardtop small block or 351 V-8 engine frame brackets. Includes one each: D3ZZ-6028 & D3ZZ-6029 engine frame brackets. These will fit directly into your 1973 Mercury Cougar Coupe or 1973 Mustang with 302 or 351 engines. *Note - Engine isolator rubber mounts are no longer available for these 1973 mounts. We suggest switching to the 1971-72 engine mount brackets and easy to source rubber mounts.*Excludes 1973 convertible Cougar and Mustang.

D2OE-9430-BA 351-2V Cleveland engine, factory original cast iron exhaust manifold for passenger side. *351C-2V exhaust manifolds only match up to factory 2V intake manifold ports and some after market aluminum intakes such as one offered by Edelbrock.

D1ZE-9431-B 351-4V Cleveland factory original cast iron exhaust manifold for driver side. At some point there may have been a D1ZE-9431-BA casting number used, which may be substituted as per the Master Parts Catalog. *351C-4V exhaust manifolds only match up to factory 4V intake manifold ports and some aftermarket aluminum intakes such as offered by Weiand and Edelbrock.

351-2V Cleveland, factory cast iron 2V exhaust manifold set, both correct right D2OE-9430-BA and left D1ZE-9431-AA or D3AE-9431-AA side matching exhaust manifolds.

351-4V Cleveland factory cast iron 4V exhaust manifold set, both correct right and left set of matching exhaust manifolds. Manifolds the same 1971-1973.

Fan spacer, measuring 1-1/2 inches. Application includes 1970 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang with 351 engines and standard cooling. Reference number YA-21, cross reference to C8OE-8546-A spacer.Ford part # D0AE-8546-B, Ford engineering # D0AZ-8546-B.

Fan spacer, measuring 1-39/64 inches and sometimes mentioned as 1.61". Reference number YA-71.Ford part # C8DE-8546-A, Ford engineering number C2OZ-8546-G.

Fan spacer, measuring 1-7/8 inches or sometimes mentioned as 1.88". Application includes 1970 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang with 428CJ engines. Reference number YA-81.Ford part # C8AE-8546-C, Ford engineering # C6OZ-8546-D.

Fan spacer, measuring 2-1/8 inches. Application includes 1971 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang with 429CJ engines. Reference number YA-83.Ford part # C8SE-8546-B, Ford engineering # C8SZ-8546-D.

Reproduction pair of brass oil cooler fittings for the Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang that screws into the oil cooler. 1/2" threads go to cooling lines.3/8" threads go into the radiator.

Round ring shaped gasket that goes on top of the carburetor. Protects and seals the carburetor to the air cleaner.New Old Stock Ford gasket, Ford part number C5ZZ-9654-B.

Rubber oil pan gasket for the 351 Cleveland engine in the 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1973 Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang.

New gaskets for installing your intake manifold. This is the Felpro branded gasket. Fits 1964-73 small block Ford engines with size 260/289/302 cubic inches. C code 289-2V, A code 289-4V, F code 302-2V, and J code 302-4V.*Note - Excludes 1969-70 Boss 302 engines.

New gaskets for installing your intake manifold. This is the Felpro branded gasket. Fits all 1970-73 Ford 351C engines with 2 barrel intake manifolds 1969-70 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang with 351C-2V engines. This gasket set includes a metal pan gasket.Any doubts? 351 Windsor engines have 6 bolts holding the valve covers in place. 351 Cleveland engines have 8 bolts holding down the valve covers.*Note - Excludes 351W engines. *Note - Excludes 351C-4V Cleveland engines. ...

These stainless steel tubes are made to exact O.E.M. standards and specifications. All choke tubes have the proper fiberglass insulation, fittings, rubber hose, and S-clip.

These steel tubes made to exact O.E.M. standards and specifications.