1973 Checker Taxicab Engine Parts

This table covers the Bolt kits. Read more

4 Bolt Kit parts for the 1973 Checker Taxicab come from ARP.

Part numbers include ARP 5349701, ARP 5349801 and ARP 5349601, among others listed 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 1973 Checker Taxicab come from 2 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE and SEALED POWER.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE SH290S, MAHLE / CLEVITE SH1349S and SEALED POWER 1235M, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Camshaft bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1973 Checker Taxicab — 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 1973 Checker Taxicab come from 4 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, KING ENGINE BEARINGS, ENGINE PRO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR807SI. High Performance and Standard Replacement are all represented, and High Performance alone accounts for 24 parts.

This table covers the Connecting Rod bolts. Read more

2 Connecting Rod Bolt parts are listed for the 1973 Checker Taxicab, from ARP and ENGINE PRO.

Part numbers include ARP 1346003 and ENGINE PRO 3777332.

This table covers the Connecting Rod nuts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1973 Checker Taxicab — 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

3 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts for the 1973 Checker Taxicab come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO CS77332, MAHLE / CLEVITE CS1178 and VICTOR REINZ 081005601.

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 1973 Checker Taxicab, 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 1973 Checker Taxicab come from ARP.

Listed part numbers: 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 1973 Checker Taxicab, 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

10 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 1973 Checker Taxicab, from FEL-PRO, NATIONAL, VICTOR REINZ and 3 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 1973 Checker Taxicab come from 4 brands — ARP, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ARP 1343601.

Part numbers include ARP 1343601, FEL-PRO ES72856 and ARP 1343701, 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

6 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 1973 Checker Taxicab come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 7733PT2.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 7733PT2, FEL-PRO 501SD and FEL-PRO 7733SH1, 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

7 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts for the 1973 Checker Taxicab come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO HS7733PT2.

This group includes FEL-PRO HS7733PT2, FEL-PRO HS7733SH2 and FEL-PRO HS7733PT2VK and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Cylinder Head Spacer shims. Read more

2 Cylinder Head Spacer Shim parts for the 1973 Checker Taxicab 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

7 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts for the 1973 Checker Taxicab come from 4 brands — ENGINE PRO, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO FS7733PT2.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO FS7733PT2, FEL-PRO FS7733SH2 and ENGINE PRO 301000, among others listed above.

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

6 Harmonic Balancer parts for the 1973 Checker Taxicab come from ENGINE PRO. The "Popular" part is ENGINE PRO PB2221ST.

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

ARP supplies the 3 Harmonic Balancer Bolt parts for the 1973 Checker Taxicab.

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

5 Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1973 Checker Taxicab, 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 1973 Checker Taxicab come from ARP.

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 for the 1973 Checker Taxicab come from 4 brands — VICTOR REINZ, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO MS903142.

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

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

One part is listed for the 1973 Checker Taxicab — 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

2 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts for the 1973 Checker Taxicab come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO 70822 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 are listed for the 1973 Checker Taxicab, from CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, PRO-TEC, VARIOUS MFR and 3 other brands. ACDELCO PF454 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, PRO-TEC and VARIOUS MFR supply 3 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH454.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from ACDELCO, WIX and HASTINGS / BALDWIN. ACDELCO PF454 is listed in this group.

This group includes ACDELCO PF454, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH454 and PRO-TEC PXL51069 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Oil Pan bolts. Read more

ARP supplies the 5 Oil Pan Bolt parts for the 1973 Checker Taxicab. 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

9 Oil Pan Gasket parts are listed for the 1973 Checker Taxicab, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ. FEL-PRO OS5197C2 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO OS5197C2, FEL-PRO OS34509T and FEL-PRO OS5197C4, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Oil Pump shafts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1973 Checker Taxicab — ARP 1347901.

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

3 Oil Pump Shaft Guide / Retainer parts for the 1973 Checker Taxicab come from 3 brands — 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

6 Piston parts for the 1973 Checker Taxicab 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.

This group includes SILV-O-LITE 3437HC, SILV-O-LITE 3437HCK1 and SILV-O-LITE 1479H and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Rocker Arm studs. Read more

ARP supplies the 4 Rocker Arm Stud parts for the 1973 Checker Taxicab.

Listed part numbers: ARP 1347103, ARP 1347104 and ARP 1347101, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Timing Camshaft Gear bolts. Read more

This group shows a single part: ARP 2341001.

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

One part is listed for the 1973 Checker Taxicab — GATES CHK196.

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

4 Timing Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 1973 Checker Taxicab, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO TCS51241, FEL-PRO TCS45165 and VICTOR REINZ 151034001, 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 1973 Checker Taxicab — FEL-PRO 16312.

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

13 Valve Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 1973 Checker Taxicab, from FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. 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: 11 options from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and 1 other brand. FEL-PRO VS12869 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Valve Cover Load spreaders. Read more

3 Valve Cover Load Spreader parts for the 1973 Checker Taxicab come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO ES72676, MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33825 and VICTOR REINZ 181003401.

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

6 Valve Stem Seal parts are listed for the 1973 Checker Taxicab, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ. FEL-PRO SS5112 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FEL-PRO SS5112, FEL-PRO SS10058 and MAHLE / CLEVITE SS45229 and the remaining parts above.