1965 Checker Marathon Engine Parts

This table covers the Bolt kits. Read more

ARP supplies the 4 Bolt Kit parts for the 1965 Checker Marathon.

Part numbers include ARP 5349701, ARP 5349801 and ARP 5349601, among others listed above.

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

10 Camshaft Bearing parts are listed for the 1965 Checker Marathon, from DURA-BOND, SEALED POWER and MAHLE / CLEVITE. DURA-BOND CH8 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the Camshaft bolts. Read more

This group shows a single part: ARP 1341001.

This table covers the seals at each camshaft end. 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

This group shows a single part: MAHLE / CLEVITE 49328.

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

13 Connecting Rod Bearing parts are listed for the 1965 Checker Marathon, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, SEALED POWER and KING ENGINE BEARINGS. MAHLE / CLEVITE CB745HN carries the "Popular" badge.

In the High Performance grade, MAHLE / CLEVITE supplies 6 parts: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MAHLE / CLEVITE CB745HN.

The Standard Replacement section lists 7 options from MAHLE / CLEVITE, SEALED POWER and KING ENGINE BEARINGS — built to original-equipment specification. MAHLE / CLEVITE CB745A is listed in this group.

This table covers the Connecting Rod bolts. Read more

This group shows a single part: ARP 1346001.

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

6 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1965 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ, ENGINE PRO and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include ENGINE PRO 3777332, FEL-PRO CS80062 and FEL-PRO CS77332, among others listed above.

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 for the 1965 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, KING ENGINE BEARINGS and SEALED POWER.

Part numbers include KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB752SI, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS617A and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS617P, among others listed above.

This table covers the Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap bolts. Read more

ARP supplies both parts for the 1965 Checker Marathon.

This group includes ARP 1345401 and ARP 1345601.

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

2 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 1965 Checker Marathon come from 2 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE JV728 and VICTOR REINZ 191001201.

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 are listed for the 1965 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 8006PT and MAHLE / CLEVITE 3829.

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 are listed for the 1965 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO HS8006PT1, MAHLE / CLEVITE HS1185E and VICTOR REINZ 021007801.

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

3 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1965 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO FS8006PT4, MAHLE / CLEVITE 953000 and VICTOR REINZ 011004001.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Harmonic Balancer seal surface. Read more

3 Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve parts for the 1965 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 16202, MAHLE / CLEVITE A228 and VICTOR REINZ 711347500.

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

3 Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1965 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO MS9786, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS16033X and VICTOR REINZ 711473000.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Intake to Exhaust. 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: VICTOR REINZ 711349200.

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 are listed for the 1965 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 70822, MAHLE / CLEVITE 2051 and VICTOR REINZ 711346200.

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

6 Oil Filter parts for the 1965 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — PUROLATOR, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, VARIOUS MFR and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH1218.

The Economy section lists 5 options from PUROLATOR, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER and VARIOUS MFR — the catalog's value-priced group. CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH1218 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 1 part, from MOTORCRAFT. A representative part number is MOTORCRAFT QFL27.

This group includes CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH1218, VARIOUS MFR PG4631 and PUROLATOR 3510 and the remaining parts above.

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 for the 1965 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO OS30126C1, MAHLE / CLEVITE OS30988X and VICTOR REINZ 101018501.

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

4 Piston parts are listed for the 1965 Checker Marathon, from SILV-O-LITE and SEALED POWER.

This group includes SEALED POWER 1107NP, SILV-O-LITE 3485 and SILV-O-LITE 3485K1 and the remaining parts above.

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 9849V.

This table covers the Push Rod Cover 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

One part is listed for the 1965 Checker Marathon — FEL-PRO PS13228.

This table covers the Push Rod 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

3 Push Rod Gasket Set parts for the 1965 Checker Marathon come from 2 brands — VICTOR REINZ and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE PS38113, VICTOR REINZ 181004401 and VICTOR REINZ 181005001.

This table covers the Timing Cam sprockets. Read more

7 Timing Cam Sprocket parts for the 1965 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — CLOYES, INA, S.A. GEAR and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is CLOYES 2524.

Listed part numbers: CLOYES 2524 and CLOYES 2542, plus the other parts above.

This table covers kits that group a timing chain with the related tensioners and guides. Read more

This group shows a single part: ULTRA-POWER 2525S.

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 1965 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and MAHLE / CLEVITE. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO TCS13198.

This group includes FEL-PRO TCS13198, FEL-PRO TCS45264 and MAHLE / CLEVITE JV1136 and the remaining 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 1965 Checker Marathon come from 2 brands — SKF and SCHAEFFLER.

Part numbers include SCHAEFFLER SR3498, SKF 480177 and SKF 99176.

This table covers the Timing Cover Repair Sleeve tools. This is a service tool, not a wear part — match the application in the notes. Read more

This group shows a single part: FEL-PRO 16312.

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

5 Timing Cover Seal parts for the 1965 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, SCHAEFFLER, SKF and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MAHLE / CLEVITE 65022.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE 65022, MAHLE / CLEVITE 49328 and SCHAEFFLER SS2784, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the crankshaft sprockets that drive the timing chain or belt. Read more

5 Timing Crank Sprocket parts for the 1965 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — CLOYES, FVP, INA and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is CLOYES 2537.

This group includes CLOYES 2537 and CLOYES 2501 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Timing Gear sets. Read more

4 Timing Gear Set parts are listed for the 1965 Checker Marathon, from CLOYES, FVP, INA and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include CLOYES 2525S and INA ZC2525S, among others listed above.

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 for the 1965 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO VS131731, MAHLE / CLEVITE VS39693 and VICTOR REINZ 151054201.

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

3 Valve Stem Seal parts for the 1965 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO SS5112, MAHLE / CLEVITE SS45229 and VICTOR REINZ 121001801.