CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements of
SPS Technologies, Inc. and subsidiaries on Form S-3 (Registration No.
333-61517), 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, 1999 on our audits of the consolidated financial
statements and financial statement schedule of SPS Technologies, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 and for the years ended December
31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, which report is included in this Annual Report on Form
10-K.


PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March 22, 1999