1978 Checker Marathon Engine Parts

This table covers the Bolt kits. Read more

ARP supplies the 4 Bolt Kit parts for the 1978 Checker Marathon.

Listed part numbers: ARP 5349701, ARP 5349801 and ARP 5349601, plus the other parts 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

9 Camshaft Bearing parts are listed for the 1978 Checker Marathon, from DURA-BOND, SEALED POWER and MAHLE / CLEVITE. DURA-BOND CH8 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: DURA-BOND CH8, SEALED POWER 1235M and DURA-BOND CHP8, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Camshaft bolts. Read more

This group shows a single part: 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 are listed for the 1978 Checker Marathon, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, KING ENGINE BEARINGS, ENGINE PRO and 1 other brand. KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR807SI carries the "Popular" badge. Grades run from High Performance through Standard Replacement; High Performance is the most populated section, led by MAHLE / CLEVITE, KING ENGINE BEARINGS and ENGINE PRO.

This table covers the Connecting Rod bolts. Read more

2 Connecting Rod Bolt parts for the 1978 Checker Marathon come from ARP.

This group includes ARP 1346003 and ARP 1346001.

This table covers the Connecting Rod nuts. Read more

This group shows a single part: 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 are listed for the 1978 Checker Marathon, from APEX, ENGINE PRO, FEL-PRO and 2 other brands. APEX ACS3022 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes APEX ACS3022, ENGINE PRO 3777332 and FEL-PRO CS77332 and the remaining 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

19 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts for the 1978 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — KING ENGINE BEARINGS, MAHLE / CLEVITE, SEALED POWER and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MAHLE / CLEVITE MS909H.

The High Performance section lists 9 options from KING ENGINE BEARINGS and MAHLE / CLEVITE — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. MAHLE / CLEVITE MS909H is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, SEALED POWER, MAHLE / CLEVITE and KING ENGINE BEARINGS supply 7 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MAHLE / CLEVITE MS909A.

3 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap bolts. Read more

ARP supplies both parts for the 1978 Checker Marathon.

Part numbers include 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 for the 1978 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

14 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 1978 Checker Marathon come from 9 brands — FEL-PRO, NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO BS40013.

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

9 Cylinder Head Bolt parts are listed for the 1978 Checker Marathon, from ARP, FEL-PRO, APEX and 2 other brands. ARP 1343601 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes ARP 1343601, FEL-PRO ES72856 and APEX AHB322 and the remaining parts 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 are listed for the 1978 Checker Marathon, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and 2 other brands. APEX AHG324 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: APEX AHG324, FEL-PRO 8510PT and FEL-PRO 505SD, 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 1978 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. APEX AHS3032 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include APEX AHS3032, FEL-PRO HS8510PT and FEL-PRO HS8510PTVK, among others listed above.

This table covers the block heaters that warm the coolant or oil in cold weather. Read more

This group shows a single part: KAT'S HEATERS 11610.

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

5 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1978 Checker Marathon, from ENGINE PRO, FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE. FEL-PRO FS8510PT carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO FS8510PT, ENGINE PRO 301023 and ENGINE PRO 311000, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Harmonic Balancer bolts. Read more

3 Harmonic Balancer Bolt parts for the 1978 Checker Marathon come from ARP.

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 for the 1978 Checker Marathon come from 5 brands — NATIONAL, MAHLE / CLEVITE, BCA and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is MAHLE / CLEVITE A228.

This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE A228, NATIONAL 88176 and BCA NS5000 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Intake Manifold bolts. Read more

ARP supplies the 4 Intake Manifold Bolt parts for the 1978 Checker Marathon.

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

7 Intake Manifold Gasket parts are listed for the 1978 Checker Marathon, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ, APEX and 1 other brand. APEX AMS3221 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes APEX AMS3221, FEL-PRO MS903142 and MAHLE / CLEVITE 95070SG and the remaining parts above.

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

2 Oil Drain Plug parts for the 1978 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 1978 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

7 Oil Filter parts for the 1978 Checker Marathon come from 7 brands — CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, PRO-TEC, VARIOUS MFR and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO PF454.

The Economy section lists 3 options from CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, PRO-TEC and VARIOUS MFR — the catalog's value-priced group. CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH454 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.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from ACDELCO, WIX and HASTINGS / BALDWIN. A representative part number is ACDELCO PF454.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO PF454, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH454 and PRO-TEC PXL51069, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Oil Pan bolts. Read more

5 Oil Pan Bolt parts for the 1978 Checker Marathon come from ARP. The "Popular" part is ARP 2341802.

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

10 Oil Pan Gasket parts for the 1978 Checker Marathon come from 5 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO OS5197C5.

This table covers the Oil Pump shafts. Read more

This group shows a single part: ARP 1347901.

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

3 Oil Pump Shaft Guide / Retainer parts are listed for the 1978 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include 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

4 Piston parts are listed for the 1978 Checker Marathon, from SILV-O-LITE, MAHLE / CLEVITE and SEALED POWER.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE 2242012, SEALED POWER 454NP and SILV-O-LITE 1449, plus the other parts above.

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

MAHLE / CLEVITE supplies the 4 Piston Ring parts for the 1978 Checker Marathon.

The Premium section lists 2 options from MAHLE / CLEVITE — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. MAHLE / CLEVITE 41276 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from MAHLE / CLEVITE. MAHLE / CLEVITE 51137CP is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE 41276, MAHLE / CLEVITE 41137CP and MAHLE / CLEVITE 51137CP, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Rocker Arm studs. Read more

4 Rocker Arm Stud parts for the 1978 Checker Marathon come from ARP.

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 for the 1978 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — S.A. GEAR, CLOYES, FVP and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is CLOYES S390T.

Part numbers include CLOYES S390T and INA ZSS390T, among others listed above.

This table covers the Timing Camshaft Gear bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1978 Checker Marathon — ARP 2341001.

This table covers the timing chains that keep the cams in time with the crank. Read more

4 Timing Chain parts are listed for the 1978 Checker Marathon, from CLOYES, FVP, INA and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: CLOYES C499 and INA ZCC499, plus the other 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 for the 1978 Checker Marathon come from 5 brands — GATES, S.A. GEAR, SKP and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is CLOYES C3001K.

The Economy section: 3 options from GATES, S.A. GEAR and SKP. GATES CHK196 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from CLOYES and INA. A representative part number is CLOYES C3001K.

This group includes CLOYES C3001K, GATES CHK196 and S.A. GEAR 73001 and the remaining 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

8 Timing Cover Gasket parts for the 1978 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is APEX ATC3221.

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 for the 1978 Checker Marathon come from 2 brands — 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

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 1978 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, SCHAEFFLER, SKF and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MAHLE / CLEVITE 65022.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE 65022, MAHLE / CLEVITE 49328 and SCHAEFFLER SS2784, among others listed above.

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

4 Timing Crank Sprocket parts for the 1978 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — CLOYES, FVP, INA and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include CLOYES S391 and INA ZSS391, among others listed above.