1979 Checker Marathon Ignition Parts

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

14 Distributor Cap parts are listed for the 1979 Checker Marathon, from LILAND GLOBAL, WELLS, ACDELCO and 4 other brands. ACDELCO D336X carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, FAMOUS BRAND and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS supply 2 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FAMOUS BRAND 24052.

The Premium section lists 5 options from LILAND GLOBAL, WELLS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. LILAND GLOBAL DR450YBLG is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 7 options from ACDELCO, WELLS, LILAND GLOBAL and 1 other brand — built to original-equipment specification. ACDELCO D336X is listed in this group.

This table covers the Distributor Cap covers. Read more

4 Distributor Cap Cover parts for the 1979 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — WELLS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and ACDELCO.

The Economy section: 1 option from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR443T is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from WELLS and ACDELCO. A representative part number is ACDELCO 1875960X.

This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR443T, ACDELCO 1875960X and WELLS 4D1000A and the remaining 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

4 Distributor Mounting Gasket parts are listed for the 1979 Checker Marathon, from APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include APEX ADM1402, FEL-PRO 70194 and MAHLE / CLEVITE B25934, among others listed above.

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

3 Distributor Pickup Coil parts for the 1979 Checker Marathon come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.

The Economy section: 1 option from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX302T is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX302.

Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX302T, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX302 and WELLS 4P1210.

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

8 Distributor Rotor parts are listed for the 1979 Checker Marathon, from WELLS, ACDELCO, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 3 other brands. ACDELCO D468 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR318T.

The Premium section: 1 option from WELLS. WELLS 4R1064A is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from ACDELCO, WALKER PRODUCTS and WELLS. ACDELCO D468 is listed in this group.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This group includes ACDELCO D468, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR318T and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS DR448 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 for the 1979 Checker Marathon come from 11 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, SKP, FVP and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SKDR31T.

The Economy section: 6 options from SKP, FVP, HOLSTEIN and 3 other brands. SKP SKDR31T is listed in this group.

Premium: 2 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and ASTEMO / HITACHI. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR31.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from WELLS, ACDELCO, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. A representative part number is WELLS 5C1024.

This table covers the Ignition control modules. Read more

8 Ignition Control Module (ICM) parts for the 1979 Checker Marathon come from 6 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WAI GLOBAL, ULTRA-POWER and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX301T.

The Economy section: 2 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and ULTRA-POWER. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX301T is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from WAI GLOBAL, WELLS, HOLSTEIN and 2 other brands. A representative part number is WELLS 6H1013.

This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX301T, ULTRA-POWER LX301 and WELLS 6H1013 and the remaining parts above.

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 are listed for the 1979 Checker Marathon, from DENSO, CHAMPION, NGK and 3 other brands. CHAMPION 18 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Copper / Nickel grade, MOTORCRAFT, CHAMPION, NGK and 2 other brands supply 6 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Copper / Nickel" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is CHAMPION 18.

In the Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel) grade, ACDELCO and CHAMPION supply 2 parts: 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. A representative part number is ACDELCO 41817.

The Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel) section lists 4 options from DENSO, NGK and SKP — grouped under the catalog's "Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. DENSO 5330 is listed in this group.

In the Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel) grade, ACDELCO, CHAMPION, DENSO and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ACDELCO 2.

This table covers the Spark Plug wires. Read more

9 Spark Plug Wire parts for the 1979 Checker Marathon come from 6 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ACDELCO, FAMOUS BRAND and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 9628M.

The Economy section: 2 options from FAMOUS BRAND and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. FAMOUS BRAND 358126 is listed in this group.

Premium: 3 parts, from DENSO, NGK and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is DENSO 6718009.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from ACDELCO, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WALKER PRODUCTS. A representative part number is ACDELCO 9628M.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO 9628M, FAMOUS BRAND 358126 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 2927, plus the other parts above.