1976 Checker Marathon Ignition Parts

This table covers the distributors that route spark. Read more

4 Distributor parts for the 1976 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — CARDONE, SKP and WAI GLOBAL.

The New section lists 3 options from CARDONE, SKP and WAI GLOBAL — brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. CARDONE 841692 is listed in this group.

The Remanufactured section lists 1 option from CARDONE — factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. CARDONE 301692 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: CARDONE 841692, SKP SKDIGM34 and WAI GLOBAL DST1692, plus the other parts above.

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

4 Distributor Cap parts for the 1976 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FAMOUS BRAND and WELLS.

The Economy section lists 2 options from FAMOUS BRAND and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS — the catalog's value-priced group. FAMOUS BRAND CAE1095 is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS supply 2 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR446.

Listed part numbers: FAMOUS BRAND CAE1095, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR446T and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR446, plus the other parts above.

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 1976 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 12665, MAHLE / CLEVITE B26466 and VICTOR REINZ 711449100.

This table covers the Distributor Pickup coils. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, or a snap in damp weather. Swap with a neighbor to confirm, and replace a torn boot with the coil. Read more

One part is listed for the 1976 Checker Marathon — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX309.

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

6 Distributor Rotor parts for the 1976 Checker Marathon come from 5 brands — LILAND GLOBAL, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR319T.

The Economy section: 3 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and BORG-WARNER. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR319T is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from LILAND GLOBAL and WELLS. A representative part number is LILAND GLOBAL DR319LG.

This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR319T, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS DR460 and BORG-WARNER D158 and the remaining parts 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

12 Ignition Coil parts are listed for the 1976 Checker Marathon, from FAMOUS BRAND, SKP, B&B and 8 other brands. SKP SKDR35T carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 7 parts, from FAMOUS BRAND, SKP, B&B and 3 other brands. A representative part number is SKP SKDR35T.

The Premium section lists 1 option from ASTEMO / HITACHI — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. ASTEMO / HITACHI IGC0100 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from WALKER PRODUCTS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. WALKER PRODUCTS 9201003 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Ignition control modules. Read more

7 Ignition Control Module (ICM) parts are listed for the 1976 Checker Marathon, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ULTRA-POWER, WELLS and 3 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX301T carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and ULTRA-POWER. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX301T.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from WELLS, DELPHI, HOLSTEIN and 2 other brands. WELLS 6H1013 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX301T, ULTRA-POWER LX301 and WELLS 6H1013, among others listed above.

This table covers the Ignition Conversion kits. Read more

2 Ignition Conversion Kit parts for the 1976 Checker Marathon come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.

This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX808 and WELLS 1A4086.

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

16 Spark Plug parts for the 1976 Checker Marathon come from 6 brands — DENSO, ACDELCO, NGK and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO R45TS.

The Copper / Nickel section lists 6 options from MOTORCRAFT, ACDELCO, NGK 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

8 Spark Plug Wire parts are listed for the 1976 Checker Marathon, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, B&B, FAMOUS BRAND and 2 other brands. NGK 51363 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 3 parts, from B&B, FAMOUS BRAND and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is B&B S648461.

The Premium section: 2 options from NGK and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. NGK 51363 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, B&B and WALKER PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 26603 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include NGK 51363, B&B S648461 and FAMOUS BRAND 356142, among others listed above.