1962 Checker Taxicab Engine Parts

Engine:
3.7L 226cid L6

This page lists 25 engine parts for the 1962 Checker Taxicab, across 14 part types, covering the 3.7L 226cid L6 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.

On the 1962 Checker Taxicab, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components. Most of the listed parts are Connecting Rod Bearing (5 parts), Cylinder Head Gasket (3 parts) and Cylinder Head Gasket Set (3 parts). The other 11 part types cover the remaining 14 parts.

Camshaft Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DURA-BOND K1
🇺🇸 US
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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.

Connecting Rod Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SEALED POWER Popular 82130CP
🇺🇸 US
Set
Fitment notes — SEALED POWER 82130CP
Set
Design
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MAHLE / CLEVITE CB465C
🇺🇸 US
Pair
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE CB465C
Pair
OE Replacement.040 IN UndersizeUse In All Positions For Connecting Rod Forging Number Ending In 402, Use Position 1,3, and 5 Except Connecting Rod Forging Number Ending In 402
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MAHLE / CLEVITE CB465P
🇺🇸 US
P Series (Tri-Metal)Pair
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE CB465P
P Series (Tri-Metal)Pair
Use In All Positions For Connecting Rod Forging Number Ending In 402, Use Position 1,3, and 5 Except Connecting Rod Forging Number Ending In 402
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SEALED POWER 1995CP
🇺🇸 US
2-4-6
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SEALED POWER 1995CPA
🇺🇸 US
1-3-5 or Use On All 6in positions if Rod Forging Number ends In 402
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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.

Crankshaft Main Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SEALED POWER 4923MA
🇺🇸 US
SetA-Series aluminum bearings
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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.

Crankshaft Main Bearing Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VICTOR REINZ 181002601
🇺🇸 US
RearRope Packing
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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.

Crankshaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS450096
🇺🇸 US
Front
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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.

Cylinder Head Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO 7191S
🇺🇸 US
with Fiber-Faced Head Gasket
Fitment notes — FEL-PRO 7191S
with Fiber-Faced Head Gasket
L-Head
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MAHLE / CLEVITE 986S
🇺🇸 US
Composite
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VICTOR REINZ 611112400
🇺🇸 US
L-Head3.406 IN Bore Diameter
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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.

Cylinder Head Gasket Set

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO HS7191S2
🇺🇸 US
with Fiber-Faced Head GasketIncludes Valve Stem Seals
Fitment notes — FEL-PRO HS7191S2
with Fiber-Faced Head GasketIncludes Valve Stem Seals
L-Head
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MAHLE / CLEVITE HS986SY
🇺🇸 US
Includes Valve Stem Seals
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VICTOR REINZ 021091501
🇺🇸 US
L-Head
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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.

Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO MS8886B
🇺🇸 US
L-HEADComposite material
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VICTOR REINZ 711478200
🇺🇸 US
L-Head
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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.

Oil Filter

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WIX 51050
🇺🇸 US
Height: 5.178 InSpin-On Filter
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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.

Oil Pan Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VICTOR REINZ 101037601
🇺🇸 US
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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.

Piston

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SILV-O-LITE 2103
🇺🇸 US
Floating Pin TypeCentered Pin Configuration
Fitment notes — SILV-O-LITE 2103
Floating Pin TypeCentered Pin ConfigurationFlat Top
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SILV-O-LITE 4537
🇺🇸 US
Floating Pin TypeCentered Pin Configuration
Fitment notes — SILV-O-LITE 4537
Floating Pin TypeCentered Pin ConfigurationFlat Top
Ring Sizes 5/64, 3/32, 3/32, 1/4
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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.

Piston Ring

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 4233
🇺🇸 US
Full SetPlain Cast Top Ring
Fitment notes — HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 4233
Full SetPlain Cast Top RingTop Groove: 3/32 In2nd Groove: 3/32 In1ST Oil Groove: 5/32 In2nd Oil Groove: 5/32 In
Engine. Bore (In.): 3.3125
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HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 4233S
🇺🇸 US
1 Cylinder SetFor 2 Ring Piston
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This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall.

Valve Cover Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VICTOR REINZ 151116701
🇺🇸 US
SetCork
Fitment notes — VICTOR REINZ 151116701
SetCorkImproved Design
L-Headwith Grommets
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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.

Valve Seat

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SEALED POWER 24516251N
🇺🇸 US
IntakeLOC: INT.
Fitment notes — SEALED POWER 24516251N
IntakeLOC: INT.Premium MaterialSize1.6300" OD1.3750" ID0.2160" Depth1.6250" Counter Bore41.4020mm O.D.34.9250mm I.D.5.4860mm Depth41.2750mm Counter Bore45 Degree Seat Angle (Size: Standard)
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This table covers the Valve seats.

Buying Engine Parts for a 1962 Checker Taxicab

On this vehicle, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components.

  • Confirm you have the 3.7L 226cid L6 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Connecting Rod Bearing and Cylinder Head Gasket .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many engine parts fit the 1962 Checker Taxicab?

Our catalog currently lists 25 engine parts for the 1962 Checker Taxicab across 14 subcategories and 9 brands, covering the 3.7L 226cid L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of engine problems on a 1962 Checker Taxicab?

Common symptoms include oil spots under the vehicle, blue or white exhaust smoke, ticking from the valvetrain, or coolant mysteriously disappearing. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1962 Checker Taxicab was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 1962 Checker Taxicab?

Every part on this page is matched to the 3.7L 226cid L6 engine. Then engine hard parts are unforgiving of guesswork — confirm the casting or engine code before ordering, because one model year can hide two different blocks. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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