EXHIBIT 23





                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement of
SPS Technologies, Inc. and subsidiaries on Form S-8 (Registration No. 33-23778)
and Post Effective Amendments to the Registration on Form S-8 (Registration Nos.
2-64082, 2-90908) of our report dated February 2, 1998, on our audits of the
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of SPS
Technologies, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 and for the
years ended December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995, which report is included in this
Annual Report on Form 10-K.


COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.



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