Posted by Vaughn on Friday, November 30, 2007 at 12:36:14 :
I've checked NAPA for what is availble for the 251/265 engines and NAPA has dropped carrying a good number of gaskets. For the 251, only 6 gaskets are available, the 265, only 3 are available. No headsets, intake/exhaust sets or full sets are available. You can try crossing the Fel-Pro number at NAPA, but keep in mind, they may no longer carry that part.
The Fel-Pro numbers are still good numbers that can be purchased through www.partsamerica.com and www.autozone.com. You need to visit these sites on-line and see what stores are availble in your area or consider establishing an account on-line for mailing parts to you depending where you live. Local mom/pop auto stores should have no problems getting gaskets using the Fel-Pro numbers as long as the warehouses they use, carry them, so figure the best option for you.
The trend seems to be: Autozone, Kragen, Chuck's, Checker lines of stores are picking up and offering the larger selection of parts for older vehicles. The headset, intake/manifold set, full sets are available or at list shown that they are, on-line.
TIP - Before you do buy your parts, go on-line and check prices. I recently bought a 230 headset from Autozone that was $10 cheaper than Kragen, so compare prices before you buy if store selection is option in your area.
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