1961 Checker Taxicab Engine Parts

This table covers the Camshaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

3 Camshaft Bearing parts are listed for the 1961 Checker Taxicab, from SEALED POWER and DURA-BOND.

Part numbers include DURA-BOND K1, SEALED POWER 1484M and SEALED POWER 1451M.

This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

21 Connecting Rod Bearing parts are listed for the 1961 Checker Taxicab, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, SEALED POWER, ENGINE PRO and 1 other brand. MAHLE / CLEVITE CB481P carries the "Popular" badge.

In the High Performance grade, MAHLE / CLEVITE, ENGINE PRO and KING ENGINE BEARINGS supply 7 parts: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ENGINE PRO 11481HX.

The Standard Replacement section lists 9 options from MAHLE / CLEVITE, SEALED POWER and KING ENGINE BEARINGS — built to original-equipment specification. MAHLE / CLEVITE CB481P is listed in this group.

5 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. 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. Read more

One part is listed for the 1961 Checker Taxicab — MAHLE / CLEVITE CS3536B.

This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

5 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts for the 1961 Checker Taxicab come from 2 brands — KING ENGINE BEARINGS and SEALED POWER.

The High Performance section: 2 options from KING ENGINE BEARINGS. KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB558XPC is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from KING ENGINE BEARINGS and SEALED POWER. A representative part number is KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB558SI.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

Part numbers include KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB558XPC, KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB558XPCX and KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB558SI, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Crankshaft Main Bearing. 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. Read more

One part is listed for the 1961 Checker Taxicab — VICTOR REINZ 181002601.

This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface. Read more

2 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 1961 Checker Taxicab come from 2 brands — NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.

Part numbers include NATIONAL 99218 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99218.

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. Read more

10 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 1961 Checker Taxicab come from 7 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL, FEL-PRO and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO BS40245.

This table covers the bolts that clamp the cylinder head to the block. Read more

ARP supplies both parts for the 1961 Checker Taxicab.

Part numbers include ARP 1443601 and ARP 1443602.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block 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. Read more

5 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 1961 Checker Taxicab, from FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

This group includes FEL-PRO 7191S, FEL-PRO 7734PT and MAHLE / CLEVITE 986S and the remaining parts above.

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. Read more

6 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1961 Checker Taxicab, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO HS7191S2, FEL-PRO HS7734PT and MAHLE / CLEVITE HS986SY and the remaining parts above.

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. Read more

2 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1961 Checker Taxicab, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO FS7734PT2 and VICTOR REINZ 011006701.

This table covers the Intake & Exhaust Manifold 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. Read more

2 Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1961 Checker Taxicab, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO MS8886B and VICTOR REINZ 711478200.

This table covers the Intake Manifold bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1961 Checker Taxicab — ARP 1442001.

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. Read more

2 Intake Manifold Gasket parts are listed for the 1961 Checker Taxicab, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO MS9344SH and VICTOR REINZ 111042301.

This table covers the crush washers and gaskets under the oil drain plug. 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. Read more

One part is listed for the 1961 Checker Taxicab — MAHLE / CLEVITE 2051.

This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive. Read more

This group shows a single part: WIX 51050.

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. Read more

4 Oil Pan Gasket parts for the 1961 Checker Taxicab come from 3 brands — VICTOR REINZ, FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

This group includes FEL-PRO OS6566C1, MAHLE / CLEVITE OS30520X and VICTOR REINZ 101037601 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Pressure Relief Valve. 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. Read more

2 Oil Pressure Relief Valve Gasket parts are listed for the 1961 Checker Taxicab, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 3122 and VICTOR REINZ 711456300.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Pump. 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. Read more

One part is listed for the 1961 Checker Taxicab — MAHLE / CLEVITE B45558.

This table covers the pistons that travel in each cylinder. Typical signs include knock, blow-by, or a cylinder that will not hold compression. Piston work is a short-block job. Match bore, pin and ring pack in the notes — not the photo. Read more

SILV-O-LITE supplies both parts for the 1961 Checker Taxicab.

This group includes SILV-O-LITE 2103 and SILV-O-LITE 4537.

This table covers the Piston Pin bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

This group shows a single part: SEALED POWER 2134Y.

This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall. Read more

4 Piston Ring parts are listed for the 1961 Checker Taxicab, from MAHLE / CLEVITE and HASTINGS MANUFACTURING.

The Premium section lists 1 option from MAHLE / CLEVITE — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. MAHLE / CLEVITE 40069CP is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from MAHLE / CLEVITE. MAHLE / CLEVITE 50069CP is listed in this group.

2 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE 40069CP, MAHLE / CLEVITE 50069CP and HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 4233, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Timing Cover. 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. Read more

5 Timing Cover Gasket parts for the 1961 Checker Taxicab come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and MAHLE / CLEVITE. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO TCS65631.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO TCS65631, FEL-PRO TCS45284 and MAHLE / CLEVITE T27787, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Timing Cover seal surface. Read more

3 Timing Cover Repair Sleeve parts for the 1961 Checker Taxicab come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, SKF and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 16201, SKF 99205 and VICTOR REINZ 711454800.

This table covers the seals at the Timing Cover. 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. Read more

3 Timing Cover Seal parts for the 1961 Checker Taxicab come from 3 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, SCHAEFFLER and SKF.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE 64573, SCHAEFFLER SS3083 and SKF 20702.

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. Read more

4 Valve Cover Gasket parts for the 1961 Checker Taxicab come from 3 brands — VICTOR REINZ, FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO VS11828C, MAHLE / CLEVITE VS38282 and VICTOR REINZ 151116701, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Valve seats. Read more

One part is listed for the 1961 Checker Taxicab — SEALED POWER 24516251N.