1970 Checker Taxicab Engine Parts

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 1970 Checker Taxicab, 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

2 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1970 Checker Taxicab, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO CS80062 and VICTOR REINZ 081111701.

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

5 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts for the 1970 Checker Taxicab 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 sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface. Read more

2 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 1970 Checker Taxicab come from 2 brands — NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.

Part numbers include NATIONAL 99176 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99176.

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

11 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 1970 Checker Taxicab come from 7 brands — NATIONAL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, SCHAEFFLER and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO BS118291.

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 1970 Checker Taxicab, from FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

This group includes 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 1970 Checker Taxicab, 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 1970 Checker Taxicab, 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

5 Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve parts for the 1970 Checker Taxicab come from 4 brands — NATIONAL, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is NATIONAL 88176.

Listed part numbers: NATIONAL 88176, FEL-PRO 16202 and MAHLE / CLEVITE A228, plus the other parts above.

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 1970 Checker Taxicab, 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 drain plugs in the oil pan. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 090052.

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 1970 Checker Taxicab, 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 1970 Checker Taxicab come from 5 brands — BOSCH, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, VARIOUS MFR and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO PF454.

The Economy section lists 3 options from BOSCH, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER and VARIOUS MFR — the catalog's value-priced group. BOSCH 72238WS is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from ACDELCO, HASTINGS / BALDWIN and BOSCH. A representative part number is ACDELCO PF454.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO PF454, BOSCH 72238WS and CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH454, plus the other 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 1970 Checker Taxicab come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: 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

One part is listed for the 1970 Checker Taxicab — SEALED POWER 599P.

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 1970 Checker Taxicab — 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 1970 Checker Taxicab come from 2 brands — VICTOR REINZ and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE PS38113, VICTOR REINZ 181004401 and VICTOR REINZ 181005001.

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 1970 Checker Taxicab come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and MAHLE / CLEVITE. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO TCS13198.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO TCS13198, FEL-PRO TCS45264 and MAHLE / CLEVITE JV1136, plus the other parts above.

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

3 Timing Cover Seal parts for the 1970 Checker Taxicab come from 2 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE 65022, MAHLE / CLEVITE 49328 and VICTOR REINZ 191035801.

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 1970 Checker Taxicab come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes 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 1970 Checker Taxicab come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO SS5112, MAHLE / CLEVITE SS45229 and VICTOR REINZ 121001801.