1971 Checker Marathon Engine Parts

This table covers the Bolt kits. Read more

4 Bolt Kit parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from ARP.

Listed part numbers: ARP 5349701, ARP 5349801 and ARP 5349601, plus the other parts 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

4 Camshaft Bearing parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from 2 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE and SEALED POWER.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE SH290S, MAHLE / CLEVITE SH1349S and SEALED POWER 1235M, among others listed above.

This table covers the Camshaft bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon — ARP 1341001.

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

39 Connecting Rod Bearing parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, KING ENGINE BEARINGS, ENGINE PRO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR807SI. They are grouped as High Performance and Standard Replacement, with High Performance the largest group at 24 parts from MAHLE / CLEVITE, KING ENGINE BEARINGS and ENGINE PRO.

This table covers the Connecting Rod bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon — ARP 1346003.

This table covers the Connecting Rod nuts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon — DORMAN 635002.

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

5 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from 5 brands — APEX, ENGINE PRO, FEL-PRO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX ACS3022.

Listed part numbers: APEX ACS3022, ENGINE PRO 3777332 and FEL-PRO CS77332, plus the other parts 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

17 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts are listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon, from KING ENGINE BEARINGS, MAHLE / CLEVITE, ENGINE PRO and 1 other brand. MAHLE / CLEVITE MS909H carries the "Popular" badge.

In the High Performance grade, KING ENGINE BEARINGS and MAHLE / CLEVITE supply 9 parts: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MAHLE / CLEVITE MS909H.

The Standard Replacement section lists 5 options from MAHLE / CLEVITE, SEALED POWER and KING ENGINE BEARINGS — built to original-equipment specification. MAHLE / CLEVITE MS909A is listed in this group.

3 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

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

2 Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolt parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from ARP.

This group includes ARP 1345401 and ARP 1345601.

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

2 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon, from NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.

This group includes 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

12 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and 4 other brands. FEL-PRO BS40013 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

8 Cylinder Head Bolt parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — ARP, FEL-PRO, APEX and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ARP 1343601.

Listed part numbers: ARP 1343601, FEL-PRO ES72856 and APEX AHB322, plus the other parts above.

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

8 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from 5 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, ENGINE PRO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 7733PT2.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 7733PT2, FEL-PRO 501SD and APEX AHG322, among others listed above.

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

8 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, APEX and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is APEX AHS3022.

Part numbers include APEX AHS3022, FEL-PRO HS7733PT2 and FEL-PRO HS7733SH2, among others listed above.

This table covers the Cylinder Head Spacer shims. Read more

2 Cylinder Head Spacer Shim parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from 2 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE 55138 and VICTOR REINZ 711382900.

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

8 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from 5 brands — ENGINE PRO, FEL-PRO, APEX and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO FS7733PT2.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO FS7733PT2, FEL-PRO FS7733SH2 and APEX AFS3022, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

One part is listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon — MAHLE / CLEVITE 2112486.

This table covers the crankshaft pulleys / harmonic balancers at the front of the engine. Read more

6 Harmonic Balancer parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from ENGINE PRO. The "Popular" part is ENGINE PRO PB2221ST.

This group includes ENGINE PRO PB2221ST, ENGINE PRO PB1012ST and ENGINE PRO PB1046ST and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Harmonic Balancer bolts. Read more

ARP supplies the 3 Harmonic Balancer Bolt parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon.

Part numbers include ARP 4306801, ARP 1342501 and ARP 2342501.

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

5 Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon, from NATIONAL, FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and 1 other brand. NATIONAL 88176 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include NATIONAL 88176, FEL-PRO 16202 and NATIONAL 5000, among others listed above.

This table covers the Intake Manifold bolts. Read more

4 Intake Manifold Bolt parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from ARP.

Listed part numbers: ARP 1342001, ARP 1342101 and ARP 4342001, plus the other parts above.

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

5 Intake Manifold Gasket parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — VICTOR REINZ, FEL-PRO, APEX and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO MS903142.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO MS903142, APEX AMS3221 and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15315, among others listed above.

This table covers the intake valves that let air (and fuel, on port-injected engines) into the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

One part is listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon — MAHLE / CLEVITE 2112072.

This table covers the drain plugs in the oil pan. Read more

2 Oil Drain Plug parts are listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon, from AGS and DORMAN.

Listed part numbers: AGS ODP00016 and 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

6 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from 6 brands — FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ, APEX and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 70822.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 70822, VICTOR REINZ 711346200 and APEX ADP1902, plus the other parts above.

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

9 Oil Filter parts are listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon, from BOSCH, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, PRO-TEC and 5 other brands. ACDELCO PF454 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, BOSCH, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, PRO-TEC and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is BOSCH 72238WS.

In the High Performance / Heavy Duty grade, MOBIL supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOBIL M1111A.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from ACDELCO, WIX, BOSCH and 1 other brand. ACDELCO PF454 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include ACDELCO PF454, BOSCH 72238WS and CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH454, among others listed above.

This table covers the Oil Pan bolts. Read more

ARP supplies the 5 Oil Pan Bolt parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon. ARP 2341802 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include ARP 2341802, ARP 4341802 and ARP 2341901, among others listed 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

10 Oil Pan Gasket parts are listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and 1 other brand. FEL-PRO OS5197C2 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the Oil Pump shafts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon — ARP 1347901.

This table covers the Oil Pump Shaft Guide retainers. Read more

3 Oil Pump Shaft Guide / Retainer parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO 72665, MAHLE / CLEVITE H31354 and VICTOR REINZ 711403800.

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

6 Piston parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from SILV-O-LITE. The "Popular" part is SILV-O-LITE 3437HC.

In the Premium grade, SILV-O-LITE supplies 2 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is SILV-O-LITE 3437HC.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from SILV-O-LITE. A representative part number is SILV-O-LITE 1479H.

Part numbers include SILV-O-LITE 3437HC, SILV-O-LITE 3437HCK1 and SILV-O-LITE 1479H, among others listed above.

This table covers the rocker arms that transfer cam motion to the valves. Read more

One part is listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon — SEALED POWER R869.

This table covers the Rocker Arm studs. Read more

ARP supplies the 4 Rocker Arm Stud parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon.

Part numbers include ARP 1347103, ARP 1347104 and ARP 1347101, among others listed above.

This table covers the Timing Cam sprockets. Read more

5 Timing Cam Sprocket parts are listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon, from S.A. GEAR, CLOYES, FVP and 1 other brand. CLOYES S390T carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes CLOYES S390T and INA ZSS390T and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Timing Camshaft Gear bolts. Read more

This group shows a single part: ARP 2341001.

This table covers the timing chains that keep the cams in time with the crank. Read more

4 Timing Chain parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — CLOYES, FVP, INA and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include CLOYES C499 and INA ZCC499, among others listed above.

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

5 Timing Chain & Component Kit parts are listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon, from GATES, S.A. GEAR, SKP and 2 other brands. CLOYES C3001K carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 3 parts, from GATES, S.A. GEAR and SKP. A representative part number is GATES CHK196.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from CLOYES and INA. CLOYES C3001K is listed in this group.

This group includes CLOYES C3001K, GATES CHK196 and S.A. GEAR 73001 and the remaining parts above.

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 1971 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and APEX. FEL-PRO TCS51241 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO TCS51241, APEX ATC3220 and FEL-PRO TCS45165, among others listed 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

One part is listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon — FEL-PRO 16312.

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

4 Timing Crank Sprocket parts are listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon, from CLOYES, FVP, INA and 1 other brand.

This group includes CLOYES S391 and INA ZSS391 and the remaining parts 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

15 Valve Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO VS12869T carries the "Popular" badge.

The Premium section: 2 options from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ. FEL-PRO VS12869T is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 13 options from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO VS12869 is listed in this group.