1974 Checker Marathon Ignition Parts

This table covers the Ballast resistors. Read more

4 Ballast Resistor parts are listed for the 1974 Checker Marathon, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ACDELCO and WELLS.

In the Economy grade, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RU10T.

The Standard Replacement section lists 3 options from ACDELCO, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS — built to original-equipment specification. ACDELCO F1104 is listed in this group.

This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RU10T, ACDELCO F1104 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RU10 and the remaining parts above.

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

4 Condenser / Capacitor parts are listed for the 1974 Checker Marathon, from WELLS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and ACDELCO.

Economy: 1 part, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR70T.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from WELLS and ACDELCO. ACDELCO D204 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR70T, ACDELCO D204 and WELLS 5H1007, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the distributors that route spark. Read more

2 Distributor parts for the 1974 Checker Marathon come from 2 brands — WAI GLOBAL and CARDONE.

The New section lists 1 option from WAI GLOBAL — brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. WAI GLOBAL DST1835 is listed in this group.

The Remanufactured section lists 1 option from CARDONE — factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. CARDONE 301835CI is listed in this group.

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

19 Distributor Cap parts for the 1974 Checker Marathon come from 7 brands — LILAND GLOBAL, WELLS, ACDELCO and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO C349.

The Economy section: 3 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and FAMOUS BRAND. FAMOUS BRAND 24052 is listed in this group.

In the Premium grade, LILAND GLOBAL, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS supply 7 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is LILAND GLOBAL DR429BBLG.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from ACDELCO, WELLS, LILAND GLOBAL and 1 other brand. A representative part number is ACDELCO C349.

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 for the 1974 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: 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 for the 1974 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — ACDELCO, WELLS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR311T.

The Economy section: 2 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR311T is listed in this group.

Premium: 1 part, from WELLS. A representative part number is WELLS 4R1063A.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from ACDELCO and WELLS. A representative part number is ACDELCO C435.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR311T, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS DR429 and WELLS 4R1063A and the remaining parts above.

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

6 Ignition Breaker Points parts are listed for the 1974 Checker Marathon, from ACDELCO, WELLS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR2270PT carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR2270PT.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from ACDELCO, WELLS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. ACDELCO D116 is listed in this group.

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 are listed for the 1974 Checker Marathon, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ACDELCO, B&B and 8 other brands. ACDELCO U505 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 6 parts, from B&B, FVP, HOLSTEIN and 3 other brands. A representative part number is B&B BB6012.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from ACDELCO, NGK, WELLS and 3 other brands. ACDELCO U505 is listed in this group.

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 for the 1974 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.

Part numbers include 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 for the 1974 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — 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

17 Spark Plug parts for the 1974 Checker Marathon come from 6 brands — CHAMPION, DENSO, ACDELCO and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO R45TS.

The Copper / Nickel section lists 7 options from CHAMPION, MOTORCRAFT, ACDELCO and 2 other brands — grouped under the catalog's "Copper / Nickel" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. ACDELCO R45TS is listed in this group.

The Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel) section lists 2 options from ACDELCO and CHAMPION — 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. ACDELCO 41905 is listed in this group.

In the Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel) grade, DENSO, NGK and SKP supply 4 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is DENSO 5330.

The Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel) section lists 4 options from ACDELCO, NGK, CHAMPION and 1 other brand — grouped under the catalog's "Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. ACDELCO 2 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Spark Plug wires. Read more

14 Spark Plug Wire parts are listed for the 1974 Checker Marathon, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ACDELCO, B&B and 3 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 2821 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 3 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and B&B. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 2821.

The Premium section: 4 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DENSO and NGK. DENSO 6718009 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from ACDELCO, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, B&B and 1 other brand. ACDELCO 9628M is listed in this group.