1971 Checker Marathon Ignition Parts

This table covers the Ballast resistors. Read more

4 Ballast Resistor parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ACDELCO and WELLS.

The Economy section lists 1 option from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS — the catalog's value-priced group. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RU10T is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, ACDELCO, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS supply 3 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO F1104.

Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RU10T, ACDELCO F1104 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RU10, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the capacitors used in this electrical or A/C circuit. Read more

4 Condenser / Capacitor parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — WELLS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and ACDELCO.

The Economy section: 1 option from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR70T is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from WELLS and ACDELCO. A representative part number is ACDELCO D204.

This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR70T, ACDELCO D204 and WELLS 5H1007 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the distributors that route spark. Read more

2 Distributor parts are listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon, from WAI GLOBAL and CARDONE.

In the New grade, WAI GLOBAL supplies 1 part: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is WAI GLOBAL DST1835.

In the Remanufactured grade, CARDONE supplies 1 part: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is CARDONE 301835CI.

Part numbers include WAI GLOBAL DST1835 and CARDONE 301835CI.

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. Read more

10 Distributor Cap parts are listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon, from WELLS, ACDELCO, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 3 other brands. ACDELCO C349 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR429T.

The Premium section lists 4 options from WELLS, LILAND GLOBAL and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. LILAND GLOBAL DR429BBLG is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from ACDELCO, WELLS and WALKER PRODUCTS. ACDELCO C349 is listed in this group.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Distributor Mounting. 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 Distributor Mounting Gasket parts are listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon, from APEX, FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes APEX ADM1402, FEL-PRO 70194 and VICTOR REINZ 711350200.

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. Read more

7 Distributor Rotor parts are listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon, from ACDELCO, WELLS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR311T carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR311T.

The Premium section: 1 option from WELLS. WELLS 4R1063A is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from ACDELCO and WELLS. ACDELCO C435 is listed in this group.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR311T, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS DR429 and WELLS 4R1063A, among others listed above.

This table covers the vacuum-advance units on the distributor. Read more

2 Distributor Vacuum Advance parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.

Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VC169 and WELLS 4V1005.

This table covers the breaker points in a points-type distributor. Read more

6 Ignition Breaker Points parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — ACDELCO, WELLS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR2270PT.

The Economy section: 1 option from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR2270PT is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from ACDELCO, WELLS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is ACDELCO D116.

Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR2270PT, ACDELCO D116 and ACDELCO D106PS, among others listed above.

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. Read more

13 Ignition Coil parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from 11 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ACDELCO, B&B and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO U505.

The Economy section: 6 options from B&B, FVP, HOLSTEIN and 3 other brands. B&B BB6012 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from ACDELCO, NGK, WELLS and 3 other brands. A representative part number is ACDELCO U505.

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. Read more

3 Ignition Coil Mounting Bracket parts are listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.

Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS CB1, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CB2 and WELLS 4C1009.

This table covers the Ignition Conversion kits. Read more

3 Ignition Conversion Kit parts are listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon, from ACDELCO, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO D3968A, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX807 and WELLS 1A4085.

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. Read more

15 Spark Plug parts are listed for the 1971 Checker Marathon, from DENSO, ACDELCO, NGK and 3 other brands. ACDELCO CR43TS carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Copper / Nickel grade, ACDELCO, NGK, CHAMPION and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Copper / Nickel" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ACDELCO CR43TS.

In the Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel) grade, ACDELCO and CHAMPION supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ACDELCO 41905.

The Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel) section lists 4 options from DENSO, NGK and SKP — grouped under the catalog's "Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. DENSO 5330 is listed in this group.

In the Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel) grade, NGK, ACDELCO, CHAMPION and 2 other brands supply 5 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is NGK 2869.

This table covers the Spark Plug wires. Read more

10 Spark Plug Wire parts for the 1971 Checker Marathon come from 6 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, B&B, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 2821.

The Economy section: 2 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and B&B. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 2821 is listed in this group.

Premium: 4 parts, from UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS, NGK and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 783.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from ACDELCO, B&B, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. A representative part number is ACDELCO 9508N.