This page lists 54 electrical parts for the 1980 Checker Marathon, across 16 part types, covering all 4 engine options (3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8, 5.0L 305cid V8 and 5.7L 350cid V8 DIESEL). Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 1980 Checker Marathon, the electrical system covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors. Most of the listed parts are Battery (11 parts), Battery Cable (10 parts) and Alternator / Generator (8 parts). The other 13 part types cover the remaining 25 parts.
The 1980 Checker Marathon was sold with 4 engines. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1980 Checker Marathon electrical parts are DEKA (14 parts), WELLS (10 parts) and PURE ENERGY (6 parts), plus 9 more brands. Quality grades include Remanufactured, AGM and New.
8 parts on this 1980 Checker Marathon page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including ACDELCO 3342114 (Alternator / Generator) and DEKA 9A78DT (Battery). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Alternator / Generator
New
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PURE ENERGY Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8, 5.7L 350cid V8 DIESEL | 7127109N | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OE Replacement61 Amps | View on Amazon |
| PURE ENERGY Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8, 5.7L 350cid V8 DIESEL | 7127SW3N | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with 63 Amps Alternator1 Wire Universal GM Alternator | View on Amazon |
Remanufactured
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8, 5.7L 350cid V8 DIESEL | 3342114 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldRemanufactured | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Popular Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8, 5.7L 350cid V8 DIESEL | 3342614 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldRemanufactured | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8, 5.7L 350cid V8 DIESEL | 7127109 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8, 5.7L 350cid V8 DIESEL | 7127SW3 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| PURE ENERGY Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8, 5.7L 350cid V8 DIESEL | 7127109 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| PURE ENERGY Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8, 5.7L 350cid V8 DIESEL | 7127SW3 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
This table covers the alternators that charge the battery and run the electrical load. Typical signs include dim lights at idle, a battery lamp, or a growl from the charging pulley. Load-test the battery and inspect the belt and grounds — a bad ground mimics a failed alternator.
8 Alternator / Generator parts are listed for the 1980 Checker Marathon, from PURE ENERGY, ACDELCO and FVP. ACDELCO 3342114 carries the "Popular" badge.
In the New grade, PURE ENERGY supplies 2 parts: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is PURE ENERGY 7127109N.
In the Remanufactured grade, ACDELCO, FVP and PURE ENERGY supply 6 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is ACDELCO 3342114.
Part numbers include ACDELCO 3342114, PURE ENERGY 7127109N and PURE ENERGY 7127SW3N, among others listed above.
Alternator / Generator Brush
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8, 5.7L 350cid V8 DIESEL | 5A1015 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Delco Alternator | View on Amazon |
This table covers the brushes inside the alternator.
One part is listed for the 1980 Checker Marathon — WELLS 5A1015.
Alternator / Generator Diode Rectifier
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8, 5.7L 350cid V8 DIESEL | 2D3001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Delco AlternatorDiode Trio | View on Amazon |
This table covers the rectifier diode packs in the alternator.
One part is listed for the 1980 Checker Marathon — WELLS 2D3001.
Battery
AGM (Extended Life)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Popular Fits: 4.4L 267cid V8 | 9A78DT | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| BOSCH Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | S678DT | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AGMAGM | View on Amazon |
| BOSCH Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6 | T631P | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AGMValve Regulated | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 4.4L 267cid V8 | 9A34 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| EXIDE Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | MX24 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Marathon MaxBCI Group 24 | View on Amazon |
Performance AGM (Extended Life + Increased Power)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FULLRIVER Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | FT110031 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | BCI Group 31A(Length X Width X Height) 12.99 In x 6.81 In x 9.33 In | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 DIESEL | 9A78DT | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 DIESEL | 9A78 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| EXIDE Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 DIESEL | MX24 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Marathon MaxBCI Group 24 | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 DIESEL | P24AGM | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinum AGMBCI Group: 24 | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 DIESEL | P24RAGM | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinum AGMBCI Group: 24 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the batteries listed by group size and specification. Typical signs include slow cranking, a battery lamp, or a no-start after the vehicle sat overnight. Confirm group size and terminal layout in the notes. Clean the posts and the ground before condemning the battery.
11 Battery parts for the 1980 Checker Marathon come from 5 brands — DEKA, BOSCH, EXIDE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DEKA 9A78DT.
In the AGM (Extended Life) grade, DEKA, BOSCH and EXIDE supply 5 parts: grouped under the catalog's "AGM (Extended Life)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is DEKA 9A78DT.
In the Performance AGM (Extended Life + Increased Power) grade, FULLRIVER supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Performance AGM (Extended Life + Increased Power)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is FULLRIVER FT110031.
5 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.
Battery Cable
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Popular Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6 | 00303 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | DR31A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Direct OE ReplacementMaterial: Steel | View on Amazon |
| WELLS Popular Fits: 4.4L 267cid V8, 3.8L 229cid V6 | 4C4000 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Ignition Coil Ground Strap | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6 | 00875 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Black4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6 | 00309 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Black4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6 | 00331 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 4.4L 267cid V8 | 00813 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Black4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 4.4L 267cid V8 | 00308 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Black4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 4.4L 267cid V8 | 00332 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 4.4L 267cid V8 | 00305 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
This table covers the positive and ground cables that run from the battery. Typical signs include a stretched or frayed cable, or a control that no longer reaches the end of its travel. Route the new cable through the same clips. A kinked cable binds and fails early.
10 Battery Cable parts are listed for the 1980 Checker Marathon, from DEKA, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. DEKA 00303 carries the "Popular" badge.
Battery Terminal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | 00350 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Top Post Terminal | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | 01056 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Top Post Terminal Lead Free | View on Amazon |
This table covers the terminals and clamps that connect cables to the battery posts.
2 Battery Terminal parts for the 1980 Checker Marathon come from DEKA.
Part numbers include DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.
Flasher
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIDON / NOVITA Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | LF12 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Loud Flasher2 Terminal | View on Amazon |
| TRIDON / NOVITA Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | LF12K | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Loud Flasher | View on Amazon |
This table covers the flasher units that blink the turn signals and hazards.
2 Flasher parts for the 1980 Checker Marathon come from TRIDON / NOVITA.
Listed part numbers: TRIDON / NOVITA LF12 and TRIDON / NOVITA LF12K.
Horn
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | 1H1001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Low Note HornUniversal mount for 12 Volt negative ground systems. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the horns mounted in the front of the vehicle.
This group shows a single part: WELLS 1H1001.
Radio Capacitor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 4.4L 267cid V8 | RC3 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6 | 1B1001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS Fits: 4.4L 267cid V8 | 1B1003 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the capacitors that suppress radio noise.
3 Radio Capacitor parts for the 1980 Checker Marathon come from 2 brands — WELLS and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS.
This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RC3, WELLS 1B1001 and WELLS 1B1003.
Starter Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARP Fits: 4.4L 267cid V8 | 4303501 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 12 Point Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Starter bolts.
One part is listed for the 1980 Checker Marathon — ARP 4303501.
Starter Brush
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | 5A1011 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Delco Starter | View on Amazon |
This table covers the brushes inside the starter motor.
This group shows a single part: WELLS 5A1011.
Starter Drive
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | SDN1A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Direct OE Replacement Number of Gear Teeth 9 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the starter drives that engage the flywheel ring gear.
This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SDN1A.
Starter Motor
New
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | 6316MSN | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | New | View on Amazon |
| PURE ENERGY Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | 6316MSN | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
Remanufactured
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | 3361816 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldRemanufactured | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | 3502S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| PURE ENERGY Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | 3502S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
This table covers the starter motors that crank the engine. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor.
5 Starter Motor parts are listed for the 1980 Checker Marathon, from FVP, PURE ENERGY and ACDELCO.
New: 2 parts, from FVP and PURE ENERGY. A representative part number is FVP 6316MSN.
Remanufactured: 3 parts, from ACDELCO, FVP and PURE ENERGY. A representative part number is ACDELCO 3361816.
Part numbers include FVP 6316MSN and ACDELCO 3361816, among others listed above.
Starter Solenoid
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | 84016 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | New Solenoid | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | SS200T | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | T-Series | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | SS200 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | 1M1027A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Premium | View on Amazon |
| WELLS Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | 1M1027 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Mounting Hardware Included: YES | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Starter solenoids. Typical signs include a harsh or missing shift, or a code for this solenoid circuit. Check resistance and the connector before dropping the pan for a solenoid.
5 Starter Solenoid parts are listed for the 1980 Checker Marathon, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS and FAMOUS BRAND. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS200 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 84016.
The Standard Replacement section lists 3 options from WELLS and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS — built to original-equipment specification. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS200 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS200, FAMOUS BRAND 84016 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS200T, plus the other parts above.
Starter Solenoid Repair Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | SS408K | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Starter Solenoid repair kits.
This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SS408K.
Voltage Regulator
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS Fits: 3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8 | 1V1032 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Delco Alternator | View on Amazon |
This table covers the regulators that control alternator output voltage.
This group shows a single part: WELLS 1V1032.
Buying Electrical Parts for a 1980 Checker Marathon
On this vehicle, the electrical system covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors.
- Match the engine first. Every electrical part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, clean or renew the battery terminals and grounds with any charging-system repair.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Battery and Battery Cable .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many electrical parts fit the 1980 Checker Marathon?
Our catalog currently lists 54 electrical parts for the 1980 Checker Marathon across 16 subcategories and 12 brands, covering all 4 engine options (3.8L 229cid V6, 4.4L 267cid V8, 5.0L 305cid V8 and 5.7L 350cid V8 DIESEL). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do electrical parts differ between 1980 Checker Marathon engines?
Yes. Every electrical part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of electrical problems on a 1980 Checker Marathon?
Common symptoms include slow cranking on cold mornings, a battery light that flickers, dim lights at idle, or a check-engine code pointing at a sensor circuit. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, clean or renew the battery terminals and grounds with any charging-system repair.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1980 Checker Marathon was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1980 Checker Marathon?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then test before replacing — a failed alternator and a bad ground can look identical, and sensors are frequently condemned for wiring faults. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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