1964 Checker Marathon Ignition Parts

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This page lists 41 ignition parts for the 1964 Checker Marathon, across 9 part types, covering all 6 engine options (3.7L 226cid L6, 3.8L 230cid L6, 4.4L 266cid L6, 4.6L 283cid V8 and more). Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.

The ignition system on the 1964 Checker Marathon delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. The largest groups are Ignition Coil (13 parts), Spark Plug (7 parts) and Distributor Rotor (6 parts). The other 6 part types cover the remaining 15 parts.

Ballast Resistor

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 RU37
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This table covers the Ballast resistors.

Condenser / Capacitor

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 AL118T
🇺🇸 US
T-SeriesTerminal Type: Slide
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WELLS Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 5H1018
🇺🇸 US
Heavy Duty
Fitment notes — WELLS 5H1018
Heavy Duty
with Autolite Distributor
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WELLS Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 5H1099
🇺🇸 US
Standard Duty
Fitment notes — WELLS 5H1099
Standard Duty
with Autolite Distributor
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This table covers the capacitors used in this electrical or A/C circuit.

Distributor Cap

Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 AL132LG
🇺🇸 US
Body Material: PhenolicBlack Brass
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 AL132BALG
🇺🇸 US
Black AluminumBody Material: Phenolic
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 AL132
🇺🇸 US
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WELLS Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 5D1332
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AUTOLITE
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This table covers the Distributor caps. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable.

Distributor Rotor

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 AL154
🇺🇸 US
Distributor Number IAT-4406
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ACDELCO Fits: 4.6L 283cid V8, 5.3L 327cid V8 D426R
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 AL154LG
🇺🇸 US
PremiumBlack Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 DR311TLG
🇺🇸 US
Color: WhiteBody Material: PBT
Fitment notes — LILAND GLOBAL DR311TLG
Color: WhiteBody Material: PBTContact Material: Brass
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WELLS Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 4R1010
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Contact Material: Brass
Fitment notes — WELLS 4R1010
Contact Material: Brass
L HeadBase Model
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WELLS Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 4R1016
🇺🇸 US
Distributor # IAT-4406
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This table covers the Distributor rotors. Typical signs include shudder under braking, or a lip at the outer edge. Do not put new pads on a rotor that is below minimum thickness.

Ignition Breaker Points

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WELLS Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 4P1016
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the breaker points in a points-type distributor.

Ignition Coil

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
B&B Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 BB6012
🇺🇸 US
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FVP Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 UC12F
🇺🇸 US
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HOLSTEIN Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 2IGC0056
🇺🇸 US
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SKP Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 SKUC12
🇺🇸 US
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 UC12T
🇺🇸 US
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Popular Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 U505
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Professional
Fitment notes — ACDELCO U505
Professional
12 VOLT
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NGK Popular Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 49030
🇺🇸 US
12 VOLT
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WELLS Popular Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 5C1026
🇺🇸 US
Requires External Resistor: YES
Fitment notes — WELLS 5C1026
Requires External Resistor: YES
12 VOLT
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ACDELCO Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 E552C
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 UC12
🇺🇸 US
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 C500
🇺🇸 US
Mounting Hardware Included: No
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WALKER PRODUCTS Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 9201001
🇺🇸 US
Single Coil
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Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 4.6L 283cid V8, 5.2L 318cid V8, 5.3L 327cid V8 E552C
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This table covers the coils that fire each spark plug. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, a snap in damp weather, or a coil that is swollen or cracked. Swap a suspect coil with a neighbor to confirm, then replace boots that tore on the way off.

Ignition Coil Mounting Bracket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 CB1
🇺🇸 US
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 CB2
🇺🇸 US
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WELLS Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 4C1009
🇺🇸 US
Universal Coil BracketWith flange for capacitor mounting. For Delco-Remy Applications.
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This table covers the brackets that mount the Ignition Coil Mounting. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners.

Spark Plug

Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.032", 0.033", 0.035" and 0.040". Replacement brands in this table include CHAMPION and ACDELCO.

Copper / Nickel

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
CHAMPION Popular Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 404
🇺🇸 US
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.035"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 404
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.035"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035"Resistor Plug
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ACDELCO Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 C87
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalConventional
Fitment notes — ACDELCO C87
ProfessionalConventionalPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Original Equipment-Recommended Gap: .028
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CHAMPION Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 38
🇺🇸 US
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 38
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
Non-Resistor TypeOE-Recommended Gap: 0.035"
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CHAMPION Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 4041
🇺🇸 US
Copper PlusClassification: Champion Copper Plus
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 4041
Copper PlusClassification: Champion Copper Plus
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035"Resistor Plug
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Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 41828
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalDouble Platinum
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 41828
ProfessionalDouble PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.033"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035" (IN)
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CHAMPION Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 7322
🇺🇸 US
Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 7322
Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035"
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Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
CHAMPION Popular Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 3405
🇺🇸 US
Platinum PowerPlug Type: RN14PMC
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 3405
Platinum PowerPlug Type: RN14PMCPre-Set Gap: 0.035"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035"
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This table covers the spark plugs for this engine. Typical signs include misfire under load, rough idle, or a flashing check-engine light. Verify the gap even on pre-gapped plugs, and replace coil boots that come off a high-mileage engine.

Spark Plug Wire

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
B&B Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 S646202
🇺🇸 US
Suppressor Wire Set
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
B&B Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 M646202
🇺🇸 US
Platinum Class Laser Mag
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 4.4L 266cid L6 661
🇺🇸 US
SetPermashield-Delcore
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This table covers the Spark Plug wires.

Buying Ignition Parts for a 1964 Checker Marathon

On this vehicle, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules.

  • Match the engine first. Every ignition part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Ignition Coil and Spark Plug .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ignition parts fit the 1964 Checker Marathon?

Our catalog currently lists 41 ignition parts for the 1964 Checker Marathon across 9 subcategories and 12 brands, covering all 6 engine options (3.7L 226cid L6, 3.8L 230cid L6, 4.4L 266cid L6, 4.6L 283cid V8 and more). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

Do ignition parts differ between 1964 Checker Marathon engines?

Yes. Every ignition part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.

What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1964 Checker Marathon?

Common symptoms include misfires under load, rough idle, flashing check-engine light, or poor starting in damp weather. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What spark-plug gap is listed for the 1964 Checker Marathon?

Notes on this page include pre-set gaps of 0.032", 0.033", 0.035" and 0.040". Still verify against spec — even “pre-gapped” plugs should be checked before they go in.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.

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 1964 Checker Marathon 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 1964 Checker Marathon?

First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then gap matters even on “pre-gapped” plugs — verify against spec, and replace coil boots when they come off a high-mileage engine. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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