1963 Checker Aerobus 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

2 Camshaft Bearing parts for the 1963 Checker Aerobus come from SEALED POWER.

Listed part numbers: 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

16 Connecting Rod Bearing parts for the 1963 Checker Aerobus come from 4 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, ENGINE PRO, KING ENGINE BEARINGS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MAHLE / CLEVITE CB481P.

The High Performance section lists 7 options from MAHLE / CLEVITE, ENGINE PRO and KING ENGINE BEARINGS — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. ENGINE PRO 11481HX is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, MAHLE / CLEVITE, SEALED POWER and KING ENGINE BEARINGS supply 9 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MAHLE / CLEVITE CB481P.

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

This group shows a single part: 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

4 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts are listed for the 1963 Checker Aerobus, from KING ENGINE BEARINGS and SEALED POWER.

High Performance: 2 parts, from KING ENGINE BEARINGS. A representative part number is KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB558XPC.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from KING ENGINE BEARINGS and SEALED POWER. KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB558SI is listed in this group.

This group includes KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB558XPC, KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB558XPCX and KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB558SI and the remaining parts above.

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

2 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1963 Checker Aerobus, from NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.

Listed part numbers: 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

9 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 1963 Checker Aerobus, from NATIONAL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, FEL-PRO and 4 other brands. FEL-PRO BS40245 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FEL-PRO BS40245, NATIONAL 3103 and BCA NS3103 and the remaining parts above.

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

2 Cylinder Head Bolt parts for the 1963 Checker Aerobus come from ARP.

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

2 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 1963 Checker Aerobus come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO 7734PT and VICTOR REINZ 611053900.

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

3 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts for the 1963 Checker Aerobus come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO HS7734PT, MAHLE / CLEVITE HS1134TC and VICTOR REINZ 021023501.

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 for the 1963 Checker Aerobus come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO FS7734PT2 and VICTOR REINZ 011006701.

This table covers the Intake Manifold bolts. Read more

This group shows a single part: 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 for the 1963 Checker Aerobus come from 2 brands — 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

3 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts for the 1963 Checker Aerobus come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO 70822, MAHLE / CLEVITE 2051 and VICTOR REINZ 711346200.

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

3 Oil Pan Gasket parts are listed for the 1963 Checker Aerobus, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO OS6566C1, MAHLE / CLEVITE OS30520X and VICTOR REINZ 101015801.

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 for the 1963 Checker Aerobus come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes 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

This group shows a single part: MAHLE / CLEVITE B45558.

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

One part is listed for the 1963 Checker Aerobus — SEALED POWER 2134Y.

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

2 Piston Ring parts for the 1963 Checker Aerobus come from MAHLE / CLEVITE.

In the Premium grade, MAHLE / CLEVITE supplies 1 part: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is MAHLE / CLEVITE 40069CP.

Standard Replacement: 1 part, from MAHLE / CLEVITE. A representative part number is MAHLE / CLEVITE 50069CP.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE 40069CP and MAHLE / CLEVITE 50069CP.

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 are listed for the 1963 Checker Aerobus, from FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and MAHLE / CLEVITE. FEL-PRO TCS65631 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO TCS65631, FEL-PRO TCS45284 and MAHLE / CLEVITE T27787, among others listed above.

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

3 Timing Cover Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1963 Checker Aerobus, from FEL-PRO, SKF and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes 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 are listed for the 1963 Checker Aerobus, from 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

3 Valve Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 1963 Checker Aerobus, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO VS11828C, MAHLE / CLEVITE VS38282 and VICTOR REINZ 151042501.

This table covers the seals on each valve stem that control oil into the guides. 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

6 Valve Stem Seal parts are listed for the 1963 Checker Aerobus, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ. FEL-PRO SS12764 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO SS12764, FEL-PRO SS70014 and FEL-PRO SS70537, among others listed above.