The 1968 Checker Marathon has 41 electrical parts with verified fitment on this page — 12 part types and 14 brands, covering all 3 engine options (3.8L 230cid L6, 5.0L 307cid V8 and 5.3L 327cid V8). Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The electrical system on the 1968 Checker Marathon covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors. The largest groups are Starter Motor (8 parts), Battery (7 parts) and Battery Cable (6 parts). The other 9 part types cover the remaining 20 parts.
The 1968 Checker Marathon was sold with 3 engines. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1968 Checker Marathon electrical parts are STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (8 parts), DEKA (6 parts) and WELLS (5 parts), plus 11 more brands. Quality grades include Remanufactured, Standard Replacement and Economy.
5 parts on this 1968 Checker Marathon page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including DEKA 9A78DT (Battery) and PURE ENERGY 3838SN (Starter Motor). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Alternator / Generator End Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | 62032RSJ | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Drive Endwith 55 Amps Alternator | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings in the alternator housing. 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.
This group shows a single part: SKF 62032RSJ.
Battery
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Popular Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6 | 9A78DT | 🇺🇸 US | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| FVP Popular Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | P24AGM | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinum AGMBCI Group: 24 | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6 | 9A34 | 🇺🇸 US | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| EXIDE Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | MX24 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Marathon MaxBCI Group 24 | View on Amazon |
| EXIDE Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | RF31D | 🇨🇦 CA | RoadforceBCI Group 31 | View on Amazon |
| EXIDE Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | XRF31D | 🇨🇦 CA | RoadforceBCI Group 31 | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | P24RAGM | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinum AGMBCI Group: 24 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the batteries listed by group size and specification. Typical signs include slow cranking, a battery lamp, or a no-start after the vehicle sat overnight. Confirm group size and terminal layout in the notes. Clean the posts and the ground before condemning the battery.
7 Battery parts for the 1968 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — EXIDE, DEKA and FVP. The "Popular" part is DEKA 9A78DT.
Part numbers include DEKA 9A78DT, FVP P24AGM and DEKA 9A34, among others listed above.
Battery Cable
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | 4BC30 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldInsulation Color: Black | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 00296 | 🇨🇦 CA | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 00297 | 🇨🇦 CA | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | A304 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Length: 30Material: Die cast lead terminal | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6 | 4225N | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 25" Cable4-Gauge | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6 | 4232 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 32" Cable4-Gauge | View on Amazon |
This table covers the positive and ground cables that run from the battery. Typical signs include a stretched or frayed cable, or a control that no longer reaches the end of its travel. Route the new cable through the same clips. A kinked cable binds and fails early.
6 Battery Cable parts are listed for the 1968 Checker Marathon, from DEKA, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS, ACDELCO and 1 other brand.
Listed part numbers: ACDELCO 4BC30, DEKA 00296 and DEKA 00297, plus the other parts above.
Battery Terminal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | 00350 | 🇨🇦 CA | Top Post Terminal | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | 01056 | 🇨🇦 CA | Top Post Terminal Lead Free | View on Amazon |
This table covers the terminals and clamps that connect cables to the battery posts.
2 Battery Terminal parts for the 1968 Checker Marathon come from DEKA.
Listed part numbers: DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.
Flasher
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLSTEIN Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | 2RSW0035 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Metal Housingwith 2 Blade Terminal | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | EFL552 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Electronic Flasher, Hazard Warningwith Metal Housing | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | EFL1 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Electronic Flasher, Hazard Warningwith Plastic Housing | View on Amazon |
| TRIDON / NOVITA Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | 552 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Thermal Flasher | View on Amazon |
This table covers the flasher units that blink the turn signals and hazards.
4 Flasher parts for the 1968 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, HOLSTEIN and TRIDON / NOVITA.
This group includes HOLSTEIN 2RSW0035, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS EFL552 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS EFL1 and the remaining parts above.
Starter Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 4303501 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 12 Point Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Starter bolts.
One part is listed for the 1968 Checker Marathon — ARP 4303501.
Starter Brush
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | RX60 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Width (In): 3/4 | View on Amazon |
| WELLS Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | 5A1011 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Delco Starter | View on Amazon |
This table covers the brushes inside the starter motor.
2 Starter Brush parts for the 1968 Checker Marathon come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.
Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RX60 and WELLS 5A1011.
Starter Bushing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | 7A1006 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Drive Endwith Delco Starter | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Starter 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.
This group shows a single part: WELLS 7A1006.
Starter Drive
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | SDC1005 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | New Starter DriveDELCO | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | SDN1A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Direct OE Replacement Number of Gear Teeth 9 | View on Amazon |
| WELLS Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | 2K1000 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Delco Starter | View on Amazon |
This table covers the starter drives that engage the flywheel ring gear.
3 Starter Drive parts for the 1968 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — FAMOUS BRAND, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.
This group includes FAMOUS BRAND SDC1005, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SDN1A and WELLS 2K1000.
Starter Motor
New
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PURE ENERGY Popular Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | 3838SN | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
Remanufactured
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | 3361860 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldRemanufactured | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | 3361849 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold / ProfessionalRemanufactured | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | 3635S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | 3664S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| MARELLI Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | RMMSR00109 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Reman. | View on Amazon |
| PURE ENERGY Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | 3635S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| PURE ENERGY Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | 3664S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
This table covers the starter motors that crank the engine. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor.
8 Starter Motor parts are listed for the 1968 Checker Marathon, from PURE ENERGY, ACDELCO, FVP and 1 other brand. PURE ENERGY 3838SN carries the "Popular" badge.
In the New grade, PURE ENERGY supplies 1 part: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is PURE ENERGY 3838SN.
In the Remanufactured grade, ACDELCO, FVP, PURE ENERGY and 1 other brand supply 7 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is ACDELCO 3361860.
Listed part numbers: PURE ENERGY 3838SN, ACDELCO 3361860 and ACDELCO 3361849, plus the other parts above.
Starter Solenoid
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | 84016 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | New Solenoid | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | SS200T | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | T-Series | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | SS200 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1M1027A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Premium | View on Amazon |
| WELLS Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1M1027 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Mounting Hardware Included: YES | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Starter solenoids. Typical signs include a harsh or missing shift, or a code for this solenoid circuit. Check resistance and the connector before dropping the pan for a solenoid.
5 Starter Solenoid parts are listed for the 1968 Checker Marathon, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS and FAMOUS BRAND. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS200 carries the "Popular" badge.
In the Economy grade, FAMOUS BRAND and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS supply 2 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FAMOUS BRAND 84016.
The Standard Replacement section lists 3 options from WELLS and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS — built to original-equipment specification. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS200 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS200, FAMOUS BRAND 84016 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS200T, plus the other parts above.
Starter Solenoid Repair Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.8L 230cid L6, 5.3L 327cid V8 | SS408K | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Starter Solenoid repair kits.
This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS408K.
Buying Electrical Parts for a 1968 Checker Marathon
On this vehicle, the electrical system covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors.
- Match the engine first. Every electrical 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, clean or renew the battery terminals and grounds with any charging-system repair.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Starter Motor and Battery .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many electrical parts fit the 1968 Checker Marathon?
Our catalog currently lists 41 electrical parts for the 1968 Checker Marathon across 12 subcategories and 14 brands, covering all 3 engine options (3.8L 230cid L6, 5.0L 307cid V8 and 5.3L 327cid V8). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do electrical parts differ between 1968 Checker Marathon engines?
Yes. Every electrical 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 electrical problems on a 1968 Checker Marathon?
Common symptoms include slow cranking on cold mornings, a battery light that flickers, dim lights at idle, or a check-engine code pointing at a sensor circuit. 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, clean or renew the battery terminals and grounds with any charging-system repair.
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 1968 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 1968 Checker Marathon?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then test before replacing — a failed alternator and a bad ground can look identical, and sensors are frequently condemned for wiring faults. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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