1972 Checker Marathon Engine Parts

This table covers the Bolt kits. Read more

ARP supplies the 4 Bolt Kit parts for the 1972 Checker Marathon.

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

7 Camshaft Bearing parts are listed for the 1972 Checker Marathon, from SEALED POWER, DURA-BOND and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Part numbers include DURA-BOND CH11, DURA-BOND CH11B and MAHLE / CLEVITE SH290S, among others listed above.

This table covers the Camshaft bolts. Read more

This group shows a single part: 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

52 Connecting Rod Bearing parts are listed for the 1972 Checker Marathon, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, KING ENGINE BEARINGS, SEALED POWER and 1 other brand. MAHLE / CLEVITE CB745HN carries the "Popular" badge. High Performance and Standard Replacement are all represented, and High Performance alone accounts for 30 parts.

This table covers the Connecting Rod bolts. Read more

2 Connecting Rod Bolt parts for the 1972 Checker Marathon come from ARP.

This group includes ARP 1346001 and ARP 1346003.

This table covers the Connecting Rod nuts. Read more

This group shows a single part: 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

7 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1972 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ, APEX and 2 other brands. APEX ACS3022 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes APEX ACS3022, ENGINE PRO 3777332 and FEL-PRO CS80062 and the remaining 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

21 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts for the 1972 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — KING ENGINE BEARINGS, MAHLE / CLEVITE, SEALED POWER and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MAHLE / CLEVITE MS909H.

The High Performance section lists 9 options from KING ENGINE BEARINGS and MAHLE / CLEVITE — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. MAHLE / CLEVITE MS909H is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, MAHLE / CLEVITE, SEALED POWER and KING ENGINE BEARINGS supply 5 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MAHLE / CLEVITE MS909A.

7 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

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

ARP supplies both parts for the 1972 Checker Marathon.

This group includes ARP 1345401 and ARP 1345601.

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

3 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 1972 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — NATIONAL, TIMKEN and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Part numbers include NATIONAL 99176, TIMKEN KWK99176 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

14 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 1972 Checker Marathon come from 9 brands — FEL-PRO, NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO BS118291. 10 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

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

8 Cylinder Head Bolt parts are listed for the 1972 Checker Marathon, from ARP, FEL-PRO, APEX and 1 other brand. ARP 1343601 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include ARP 1343601, FEL-PRO ES72856 and APEX AHB322, among others listed 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

10 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 1972 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, APEX and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO 7733PT2 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

11 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1972 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and 1 other brand. APEX AHS3022 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the Cylinder Head plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 116201.

This table covers the Cylinder Head Spacer shims. Read more

2 Cylinder Head Spacer Shim parts are listed for the 1972 Checker Marathon, from MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include 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

11 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1972 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, ENGINE PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO FS7733PT2 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

2 Exhaust Valve parts for the 1972 Checker Marathon come from MAHLE / CLEVITE. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE 2112486 and MAHLE / CLEVITE 2111679.

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

ENGINE PRO supplies the 6 Harmonic Balancer parts for the 1972 Checker Marathon. ENGINE PRO PB2221ST carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include ENGINE PRO PB2221ST, ENGINE PRO PB1012ST and ENGINE PRO PB1046ST, among others listed above.

This table covers the Harmonic Balancer bolts. Read more

3 Harmonic Balancer Bolt parts for the 1972 Checker Marathon come from ARP.

Listed part numbers: ARP 4306801, ARP 1342501 and ARP 2342501.

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

6 Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve parts for the 1972 Checker Marathon come from 5 brands — NATIONAL, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is NATIONAL 88176. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

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

4 Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1972 Checker Marathon, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO MS9786, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS16033X and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS203, among others listed above.

This table covers the Intake Manifold bolts. Read more

ARP supplies the 4 Intake Manifold Bolt parts for the 1972 Checker Marathon.

Part numbers include ARP 1342001, ARP 1342101 and ARP 4342001, among others listed 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 are listed for the 1972 Checker Marathon, from VICTOR REINZ, FEL-PRO, APEX and 1 other brand. FEL-PRO MS903142 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FEL-PRO MS903142, APEX AMS3221 and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15315 and the remaining parts above.

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 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

This group shows a single part: MAHLE / CLEVITE 2112072.

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

2 Oil Drain Plug parts for the 1972 Checker Marathon come from 2 brands — AGS and DORMAN. Every part fits both the 4.1L 250cid L6 and the 5.7L 350cid V8.

Part numbers include 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

7 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts are listed for the 1972 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and 4 other brands. FEL-PRO 70822 carries the "Popular" badge. 5 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 70822, MAHLE / CLEVITE 2051 and VICTOR REINZ 711346200, 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 for the 1972 Checker Marathon come from 8 brands — BOSCH, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, PRO-TEC and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO PF454. Every part fits both the 4.1L 250cid L6 and the 5.7L 350cid V8.

The Economy section lists 4 options from BOSCH, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, PRO-TEC and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. BOSCH 72238WS is listed in this group.

The High Performance / Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from MOBIL — grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOBIL M1111A is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from ACDELCO, WIX, BOSCH and 1 other brand. A representative part number is ACDELCO PF454.

This group includes ACDELCO PF454, BOSCH 72238WS and CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH454 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Oil Pan bolts. Read more

5 Oil Pan Bolt parts for the 1972 Checker Marathon come from ARP. The "Popular" part is ARP 2341802.

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

13 Oil Pan Gasket parts for the 1972 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO OS5197C2.

This table covers the Oil Pump shafts. Read more

This group shows a single part: ARP 1347901.

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

3 Oil Pump Shaft Guide / Retainer parts are listed for the 1972 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: 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

8 Piston parts are listed for the 1972 Checker Marathon, from SILV-O-LITE, MAHLE / CLEVITE and SEALED POWER. SILV-O-LITE 3437HC carries the "Popular" badge.

The Premium section lists 3 options from SILV-O-LITE and MAHLE / CLEVITE — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. SILV-O-LITE 3437HC is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from SILV-O-LITE and SEALED POWER. SILV-O-LITE 1479H is listed in this group.

Part numbers include SILV-O-LITE 3437HC, MAHLE / CLEVITE 2241658 and SILV-O-LITE 3437HCK1, among others listed above.