1977 Checker Marathon Engine Parts

This table covers the Bolt kits. Read more

4 Bolt Kit parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon 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

6 Camshaft Bearing parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — DURA-BOND, SEALED POWER and MAHLE / CLEVITE. The "Popular" part is DURA-BOND CH8.

This group includes DURA-BOND CH8, SEALED POWER 1235M and DURA-BOND CHP8 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Camshaft bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1977 Checker Marathon — 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 1977 Checker Marathon 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

One part is listed for the 1977 Checker Marathon — ARP 1346003.

This table covers the Connecting Rod nuts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1977 Checker Marathon — 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

5 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon come from 5 brands — APEX, ENGINE PRO, FEL-PRO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX ACS3022.

Listed part numbers: APEX ACS3022, ENGINE PRO 3777332 and FEL-PRO CS77332, plus the other parts above.

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 1977 Checker Marathon, 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 1977 Checker Marathon 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

3 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1977 Checker Marathon, from 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

15 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 1977 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, NATIONAL, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 6 other brands. FEL-PRO BS40013 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the bolts that clamp the cylinder head to the block. Read more

9 Cylinder Head Bolt parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon come from 5 brands — ARP, FEL-PRO, APEX and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is ARP 1343601.

Part numbers include ARP 1343601, FEL-PRO ES72856 and APEX AHB322, 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

9 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon come from 5 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO, APEX and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 7733PT2.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 7733PT2, FEL-PRO 501SD and APEX AHG322, 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

5 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO HS7733PT2.

This group includes FEL-PRO HS7733PT2, APEX AHS3022 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 1977 Checker Marathon 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

6 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — ENGINE PRO, APEX, FEL-PRO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is APEX AFS3022.

This group includes APEX AFS3022, FEL-PRO FS7733PT2 and ENGINE PRO 301000 and the remaining parts above.

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

6 Harmonic Balancer parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon come from ENGINE PRO. The "Popular" part is ENGINE PRO PB2221ST.

Listed part numbers: ENGINE PRO PB2221ST, ENGINE PRO PB1012ST and ENGINE PRO PB1046ST, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Harmonic Balancer bolts. Read more

ARP supplies the 3 Harmonic Balancer Bolt parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon.

This group includes ARP 4306801, ARP 1342501 and ARP 2342501.

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

6 Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1977 Checker Marathon, from NATIONAL, MAHLE / CLEVITE, BCA and 2 other brands. MAHLE / CLEVITE A228 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE A228, NATIONAL 88176 and BCA NS5000, among others listed above.

This table covers the Intake Manifold bolts. Read more

4 Intake Manifold Bolt parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon come from ARP.

This group includes ARP 1342001, ARP 1342101 and ARP 4342001 and the remaining parts 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 1977 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — VICTOR REINZ, FEL-PRO, APEX and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO MS903142.

This group includes FEL-PRO MS903142, APEX AMS3221 and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15315 and the remaining parts above.

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

2 Oil Drain Plug parts are listed for the 1977 Checker Marathon, from 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

7 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon come from 7 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ, APEX and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is MAHLE / CLEVITE 2051.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE 2051, VICTOR REINZ 711346200 and APEX ADP1902, among others listed 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 are listed for the 1977 Checker Marathon, from BOSCH, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, PRO-TEC and 5 other brands. ACDELCO PF454 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, BOSCH, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, PRO-TEC and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is BOSCH 72238WS.

In the High Performance / Heavy Duty grade, MOBIL supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOBIL M1111A.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from ACDELCO, WIX, BOSCH and 1 other brand. ACDELCO PF454 is listed in this group.

This group includes ACDELCO PF454, BOSCH 72238WS and CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH454 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Oil Pan bolts. Read more

ARP supplies the 5 Oil Pan Bolt parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon. ARP 2341802 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes ARP 2341802, ARP 4341802 and ARP 2341901 and the remaining parts 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

10 Oil Pan Gasket parts are listed for the 1977 Checker Marathon, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO OS5197C5 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the Oil Pump shafts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1977 Checker Marathon — ARP 1347901.

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

3 Oil Pump Shaft Guide / Retainer parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon 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

10 Piston parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon come from 2 brands — SILV-O-LITE and MAHLE / CLEVITE. The "Popular" part is SILV-O-LITE 3437HC.

In the Premium grade, MAHLE / CLEVITE and SILV-O-LITE supply 6 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 table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall. Read more

5 Piston Ring parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon come from MAHLE / CLEVITE. The "Popular" part is MAHLE / CLEVITE 40564CP.

Premium: 3 parts, from MAHLE / CLEVITE. A representative part number is MAHLE / CLEVITE 40564CP.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from MAHLE / CLEVITE. A representative part number is MAHLE / CLEVITE S50564CP.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE 40564CP, MAHLE / CLEVITE S40564CP and MAHLE / CLEVITE 40451, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Rocker Arm studs. Read more

ARP supplies the 4 Rocker Arm Stud parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon.

Part numbers include ARP 1347103, ARP 1347104 and ARP 1347101, among others listed above.

This table covers the Timing Cam sprockets. Read more

5 Timing Cam Sprocket parts are listed for the 1977 Checker Marathon, from S.A. GEAR, CLOYES, FVP and 1 other brand. CLOYES S390T carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: CLOYES S390T and INA ZSS390T, 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 the timing chains that keep the cams in time with the crank. Read more

4 Timing Chain parts for the 1977 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — CLOYES, FVP, INA and 1 other brand.

This group includes CLOYES C499 and INA ZCC499 and the remaining parts above.

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

5 Timing Chain & Component Kit parts are listed for the 1977 Checker Marathon, from GATES, S.A. GEAR, SKP and 2 other brands. CLOYES C3001K carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 3 parts, from GATES, S.A. GEAR and SKP. A representative part number is GATES CHK196.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from CLOYES and INA. CLOYES C3001K is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: CLOYES C3001K, GATES CHK196 and S.A. GEAR 73001, plus the other parts above.

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

7 Timing Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 1977 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and 1 other brand. APEX ATC3221 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes APEX ATC3221, FEL-PRO TCS45121 and FEL-PRO TCS45265 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 are listed for the 1977 Checker Marathon, from SKF and SCHAEFFLER.

This group includes 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

One part is listed for the 1977 Checker Marathon — FEL-PRO 16312.