1976 Checker Marathon Engine Parts

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

DURA-BOND supplies both parts for the 1976 Checker Marathon.

Listed part numbers: DURA-BOND CH11 and DURA-BOND CH11B.

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

One part is listed for the 1976 Checker Marathon — KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR624SI.

This table covers the Connecting Rod bolts. Read more

This group shows a single part: ARP 1346001.

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

2 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1976 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO CS80062 and VICTOR REINZ 081111701.

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

This group shows a single part: KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB752SI.

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

3 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 1976 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — NATIONAL, TIMKEN and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.

This group includes 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

13 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 1976 Checker Marathon come from 8 brands — NATIONAL, MAHLE / CLEVITE, SCHAEFFLER and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO BS118291.

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

4 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 1976 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 8006PT, FEL-PRO 8501PT1 and MAHLE / CLEVITE 3829, plus the other parts 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

5 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1976 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and MAHLE / CLEVITE. FEL-PRO HS8006PT1 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FEL-PRO HS8006PT1, FEL-PRO HS8501PT3 and MAHLE / CLEVITE HS1185E and the remaining parts above.

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 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

4 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1976 Checker Marathon, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO FS8006PT4, MAHLE / CLEVITE 953000 and MAHLE / CLEVITE 953044, among others listed above.

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

6 Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve parts for the 1976 Checker Marathon come from 5 brands — NATIONAL, MAHLE / CLEVITE, BCA and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is MAHLE / CLEVITE A228.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE A228, NATIONAL 88176 and BCA NS5000, among others listed 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 1976 Checker Marathon, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO MS9786, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS16033X and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS203, plus the other 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 drain plugs in the oil pan. Read more

2 Oil Drain Plug parts for the 1976 Checker Marathon come from 2 brands — AGS and DORMAN.

Listed part numbers: 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

6 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts are listed for the 1976 Checker Marathon, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ, DORMAN and 3 other brands. MAHLE / CLEVITE 2051 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE 2051, VICTOR REINZ 711346200 and DORMAN 097022, 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 1976 Checker Marathon come from 8 brands — BOSCH, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, PRO-TEC and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO PF454.

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.

In the Standard Replacement grade, ACDELCO, WIX, BOSCH and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO PF454.

Part numbers include ACDELCO PF454, BOSCH 72238WS and CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH454, 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

3 Oil Pan Gasket parts for the 1976 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO OS30126C1, MAHLE / CLEVITE OS30988X and VICTOR REINZ 101018501.

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

One part is listed for the 1976 Checker Marathon — MAHLE / CLEVITE 2241658.

This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall. Read more

MAHLE / CLEVITE supplies the 3 Piston Ring parts for the 1976 Checker Marathon.

The Premium section lists 1 option from MAHLE / CLEVITE — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. MAHLE / CLEVITE 40514CP is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from MAHLE / CLEVITE. MAHLE / CLEVITE S50514CP is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE 40514CP, MAHLE / CLEVITE S50514CP and MAHLE / CLEVITE 50514CP.

This table covers the Push Rod Cover 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

One part is listed for the 1976 Checker Marathon — FEL-PRO PS13228.

This table covers the Push Rod 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

3 Push Rod Gasket Set parts for the 1976 Checker Marathon come from 2 brands — VICTOR REINZ and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE PS38113, VICTOR REINZ 181004401 and VICTOR REINZ 181005001.

This table covers the Timing Cam sprockets. Read more

7 Timing Cam Sprocket parts for the 1976 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — CLOYES, FVP, INA and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is CLOYES 2524.

This group includes CLOYES 2524, CLOYES 2526 and CLOYES 2542 and the remaining parts above.

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

This group shows a single part: ULTRA-POWER 2525S.

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

5 Timing Cover Gasket parts for the 1976 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and MAHLE / CLEVITE. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO TCS13198.

This group includes FEL-PRO TCS13198, FEL-PRO TCS45264 and MAHLE / CLEVITE JV1136 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Timing Cover seal surface. Read more

3 Timing Cover Repair Sleeve parts for the 1976 Checker Marathon come from 2 brands — SKF and SCHAEFFLER.

Listed part numbers: SCHAEFFLER SR3498, SKF 480177 and SKF 99176.

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

This group shows a single part: FEL-PRO 16312.

This table covers the seals at the Timing Cover. 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

5 Timing Cover Seal parts for the 1976 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, SCHAEFFLER, SKF and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MAHLE / CLEVITE 65022.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE 65022, MAHLE / CLEVITE 49328 and SCHAEFFLER SS2784, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the crankshaft sprockets that drive the timing chain or belt. Read more

7 Timing Crank Sprocket parts for the 1976 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — CLOYES, FVP, INA and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is CLOYES 2537.

Part numbers include CLOYES 2537, CLOYES 2527 and CLOYES 2501, among others listed above.

This table covers the Timing Gear sets. Read more

6 Timing Gear Set parts are listed for the 1976 Checker Marathon, from CLOYES, FVP, INA and 1 other brand. CLOYES 2525S carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes CLOYES 2525S and CLOYES 2528S and the remaining parts above.

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

6 Valve Cover Gasket parts for the 1976 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO VS131731.

This group includes FEL-PRO VS131731, MAHLE / CLEVITE VS39693 and FEL-PRO VS50181C and the remaining parts above.

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

3 Valve Stem Seal parts for the 1976 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO SS5112, MAHLE / CLEVITE SS45229 and VICTOR REINZ 121001801.