The 1973 Checker A11 has 23 engine parts with verified fitment on this page — 6 part types and 8 brands, covering the 4.1L 250cid L6 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The engine on the 1973 Checker A11 covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components. The largest groups are Connecting Rod Bearing (13 parts), Crankshaft Main Bearing (4 parts) and Conversion / Lower Gasket Set (2 parts). The other 3 part types cover the remaining 4 parts.
The 1973 Checker A11 came with a single engine, the 4.1L 250cid L6, and every part is verified against it.
8 brands supply engine parts for the 1973 Checker A11, led by MAHLE / CLEVITE (12 parts), SEALED POWER (4 parts) and KING ENGINE BEARINGS (2 parts), plus 5 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and High Performance.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1973 Checker A11. 3 parts have it, including MAHLE / CLEVITE CB745HN (Connecting Rod Bearing) and MAHLE / CLEVITE CB745A (Connecting Rod Bearing). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Camshaft Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEALED POWER | 1557M | 🇺🇸 US | (Size: Standard) | View on Amazon |
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.
One part is listed for the 1973 Checker A11 — SEALED POWER 1557M.
Connecting Rod Bearing
High Performance
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Popular | CB745HN | 🇺🇸 US | High PerformanceH Series (Tri-Metal) | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | CB745HXN | 🇺🇸 US | High Performance.001in Extra Oil Clearance / Narrowed | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | CB745HND | 🇺🇸 US | High PerformanceH Series (Tri-Metal) | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | CB745HNDC | 🇺🇸 US | High PerformanceH Series (Tri-Metal) | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | CB745HNC | 🇺🇸 US | High PerformanceH Series (Tri-Metal) | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | CB745HXNC | 🇺🇸 US | High Performance.001in Extra Oil Clearance / Narrowed / Coated | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Popular | CB745A | 🇺🇸 US | A Series (Aluminum)Pair | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Popular | CB745P | 🇺🇸 US | P Series (Tri-Metal)Pair | View on Amazon |
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS | CR624SI | 🇺🇸 US | SetBimetal (Aluminum Silicon Base) | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | CB745A6 | 🇺🇸 US | A Series (Aluminum)Set | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | CB745P6 | 🇺🇸 US | P Series (Tri-Metal)Set | View on Amazon |
| SEALED POWER | 2020CP | 🇺🇸 US | Overplated Copper-Lead Alloy | View on Amazon |
| SEALED POWER | 62020CP | 🇺🇸 US | SetOverplated Copper-Lead Alloy | View on Amazon |
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.
13 Connecting Rod Bearing parts are listed for the 1973 Checker A11, 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.
Connecting Rod Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARP | 1346001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Small Journal 11/32" | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Connecting Rod bolts.
This group shows a single part: ARP 1346001.
Conversion / Lower Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO | CS80062 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| VICTOR REINZ | 081111701 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
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.
2 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1973 Checker A11, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.
Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO CS80062 and VICTOR REINZ 081111701.
Crankshaft Main Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS | MB752SI | 🇺🇸 US | SetBimetal (Aluminum Silicon Base) | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | MS617A | 🇺🇸 US | A Series (Aluminum)Set | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | MS617P | 🇺🇸 US | P Series (Tri-Metal)Set | View on Amazon |
| SEALED POWER | 4124MA | 🇺🇸 US | SetA-Series aluminum bearings | View on Amazon |
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.
4 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts for the 1973 Checker A11 come from 3 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, KING ENGINE BEARINGS and SEALED POWER.
This group includes KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB752SI, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS617A and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS617P and the remaining parts above.
Crankshaft Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL | 99176 | 🇺🇸 US | Front0.563 IN Width | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS99176 | 🇺🇸 US | Installation Depth: 0.81299999999999994 InShaft Diameter Minimum (In): 1.7609999999999999 In | View on Amazon |
This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface.
2 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 1973 Checker A11 come from 2 brands — NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
Listed part numbers: NATIONAL 99176 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99176.
Buying Engine Parts for a 1973 Checker A11
On this vehicle, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components.
- Confirm you have the 4.1L 250cid L6 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Connecting Rod Bearing and Crankshaft Main Bearing .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many engine parts fit the 1973 Checker A11?
Our catalog currently lists 23 engine parts for the 1973 Checker A11 across 6 subcategories and 8 brands, covering the 4.1L 250cid L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of engine problems on a 1973 Checker A11?
Common symptoms include oil spots under the vehicle, blue or white exhaust smoke, ticking from the valvetrain, or coolant mysteriously disappearing. 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, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.
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 1973 Checker A11 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 1973 Checker A11?
Every part on this page is matched to the 4.1L 250cid L6 engine. Then engine hard parts are unforgiving of guesswork — confirm the casting or engine code before ordering, because one model year can hide two different blocks. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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