1979 Checker Marathon Engine Parts

This table covers the Bolt kits. Read more

4 Bolt Kit parts for the 1979 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

9 Camshaft Bearing parts for the 1979 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — DURA-BOND, SEALED POWER and MAHLE / CLEVITE. The "Popular" part is DURA-BOND CH8.

Part numbers include DURA-BOND CH8, SEALED POWER 1235M and DURA-BOND CHP8, among others listed above.

This table covers the Camshaft bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1979 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 1979 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. 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

ARP supplies both parts for the 1979 Checker Marathon.

Part numbers include ARP 1346003 and ARP 1346001.

This table covers the Connecting Rod nuts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1979 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 1979 Checker Marathon come from 5 brands — APEX, ENGINE PRO, FEL-PRO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX ACS3022.

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 are listed for the 1979 Checker Marathon, from KING ENGINE BEARINGS, MAHLE / CLEVITE, SEALED POWER 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 7 options from SEALED POWER, MAHLE / CLEVITE 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 1979 Checker Marathon come from ARP.

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 are listed for the 1979 Checker Marathon, from NATIONAL, TIMKEN and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.

Listed part numbers: 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 are listed for the 1979 Checker Marathon, from FEL-PRO, NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER 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 1979 Checker Marathon come from 5 brands — ARP, FEL-PRO, APEX and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is ARP 1343601.

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 for the 1979 Checker Marathon come from 5 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX AHG324.

Part numbers include APEX AHG324, FEL-PRO 8510PT and FEL-PRO 505SD, 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 1979 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is APEX AHS3032.

This group includes APEX AHS3032, FEL-PRO HS8510PT and FEL-PRO HS8510PTVK and the remaining parts above.

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

One part is listed for the 1979 Checker Marathon — 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 for the 1979 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — ENGINE PRO, FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO FS8510PT.

This group includes FEL-PRO FS8510PT, ENGINE PRO 301023 and ENGINE PRO 311000 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Harmonic Balancer bolts. Read more

ARP supplies the 3 Harmonic Balancer Bolt parts for the 1979 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 1979 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 1979 Checker Marathon come from ARP.

Listed part numbers: ARP 1342001, ARP 1342101 and ARP 4342001, plus the other 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

7 Intake Manifold Gasket parts for the 1979 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ, APEX and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is APEX AMS3221.

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 are listed for the 1979 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

6 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts for the 1979 Checker Marathon come from 6 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ, DORMAN and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is MAHLE / CLEVITE 2051.

This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE 2051, VICTOR REINZ 711346200 and DORMAN 097022 and the remaining 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 are listed for the 1979 Checker Marathon, from CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, PRO-TEC, VARIOUS MFR and 4 other brands. ACDELCO PF454 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, PRO-TEC and VARIOUS MFR supply 3 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH454.

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: 3 options from ACDELCO, WIX and HASTINGS / BALDWIN. ACDELCO PF454 is listed in this group.

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

ARP supplies the 5 Oil Pan Bolt parts for the 1979 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 1979 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 1979 Checker Marathon — ARP 1347901.

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

3 Oil Pump Shaft Guide / Retainer parts for the 1979 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes 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 for the 1979 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — 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

4 Piston Ring parts for the 1979 Checker Marathon come from MAHLE / CLEVITE.

In the Premium grade, MAHLE / CLEVITE supplies 2 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is MAHLE / CLEVITE 41276.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from MAHLE / CLEVITE. A representative part number is MAHLE / CLEVITE 51137CP.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE 41276, MAHLE / CLEVITE 41137CP and MAHLE / CLEVITE 51137CP, among others listed above.

This table covers the Rocker Arm studs. Read more

ARP supplies the 4 Rocker Arm Stud parts for the 1979 Checker Marathon.

This group includes ARP 1347103, ARP 1347104 and ARP 1347101 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Timing Cam sprockets. Read more

5 Timing Cam Sprocket parts are listed for the 1979 Checker Marathon, from S.A. GEAR, CLOYES, FVP and 1 other brand. CLOYES S390T carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include CLOYES S390T and INA ZSS390T, among others listed 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 1979 Checker Marathon come from 4 brands — CLOYES, FVP, INA and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include CLOYES C499 and INA ZCC499, among others listed 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 1979 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.

Part numbers include CLOYES C3001K, GATES CHK196 and S.A. GEAR 73001, among others listed 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 are listed for the 1979 Checker Marathon, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO, 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 1979 Checker Marathon, from SKF and SCHAEFFLER.

Part numbers include 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 1979 Checker Marathon — 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 are listed for the 1979 Checker Marathon, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, SCHAEFFLER, SKF and 1 other brand. MAHLE / CLEVITE 65022 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

4 Timing Crank Sprocket parts are listed for the 1979 Checker Marathon, from CLOYES, FVP, INA and 1 other brand.

This group includes CLOYES S391 and INA ZSS391 and the remaining parts above.