1978 Checker Marathon Engine Parts

Essential 1978 Checker Marathon Engine Parts

Dorman – Connecting Rod Nuts, Type 2, 3/8-24 X 9/16 In., Ford (sold by each) (Part No.635-002)

Connecting Rod Nuts, Type 2, 3/8-24 X 9/16 In., Ford (sold by each)

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$1.29
This engine connecting rod nut is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine connecting rod nut matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this nut is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Chevy Gen Iii/Ls Series Small Block/ Gmpp Lsx Block, Hex Head (Part No.234-5608)

For Use With Chevy Gen Iii/Ls Series Small Block/ Gmpp Lsx Block, Hex Head

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$369.99
There are many important reasons to use ARP main stud kits, including the elimination of main cap walk and fretting, as well as protecting the threads in your engine block. All kits come complete with hardened parallel ground washers and high quality nuts. Some applications have provisions for mounting wind age trays and have specially designed standoff studs with serrated lock nuts to position the wind age tray and lock it securely in place. The studs are manufactured from 8740 chrome moly steel, heat treated in-house to 200,000 Pounds Per Square Inch tensile strength, and precision J-form threads rolled after heat treat to create a fastener that has threads 1000 Percent stronger than others.

Product Features:
  • Kit Come Complete With Hardened Parallel Ground Washers And High Quality Nuts
  • Manufactured From 8740 Chrome Moly Steel
  • Heat Treated To 200,000 Pounds Per Square Inch
  • Precision J-Form Threads Rolled After Heat Treat To Create A Fastener That Has Threads 1000 Percent Stronger Than Others
  • 200,000 PSI
  • Sold As A Kit
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99176)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$46.49
National® has built a reputation as one of the most respected names in the industry. We have offered premium sealing solutions for more than 75 years. Our design team keeps pace with the industry and provides advanced solutions for today’s vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Designed to repair damaged, grooved or worn shafts
  • Durable stainless steel construction for corrosion-free sealing surface that surpasses most original shaft specifications
  • Ideal for a shaft where indications of seal wear, such as tracks or grooves have developed
  • Ultra-thin construction (0.01/0.25mm wall thickness) allows original seal size to be used with minimal additional lip loading
  • Easy to install with removable flange and installation tool
  • Installation tool reduces sleeve distortion and allows for installation without removal from the shaft
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Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, SBC 284 XTREME ENERGY HYDRAULIC 1 EA (Part No.12-250-3)

CAMSHAFT, SBC 284 XTREME ENERGY HYDRAULIC 1 EA

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$258.99
Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts,

Product Features:
  • Excellent performance in street carbureted applications.
  • More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
  • Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
  • Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
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Driveworks – Crankshaft Seal (Part No.S-3103)

Crankshaft Seal

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$13.29
Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Felpro – Engine Valve Cover Load Spreader Set (Part No.ES 72676)

Engine Valve Cover Load Spreader Set

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$34.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Includes all parts needed to complete the repair
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Felpro – Engine Conversion Gasket Set (Part No.CS 7733-2)

Engine Conversion Gasket Set

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$26.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
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Felpro – Engine Oil Pump Shaft Retainer (Part No.72665)

Engine Oil Pump Shaft Retainer

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$2.29
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Each Fel-Pro gasket, no matter how small, is engineered to exacting standards with proprietary design, engineering and manufacturing processes
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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1484M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

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$51.99
Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Sealed Power – Engine Connecting Rod Bearing (Part No.2555A 20)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing

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$4.79
Sealed Power parts provide innovative designs, use leading-edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • A-Series bi-metal aluminum alloy
  • Greater seizure resistance than tri-metal material
  • Dramatically reduces or eliminates bearing wear
  • Made with silicon to provide greater surface hardness
  • Silicon particles help polish crankshaft journal to further reduce wear during operation
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Felpro – Engine Gasket Set (Part No.FS 8510 PT)

Engine Gasket Set

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$87.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Full Sets contain all the gaskets and seals necessary for a complete engine overhaul
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered for the sealing repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Felpro – Engine Push Rod Gasket Set (Part No.PS 13228)

Engine Push Rod Gasket Set

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$16.29
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Each Fel-Pro gasket, no matter how small, is engineered to exacting standards with proprietary design, engineering and manufacturing processes
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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Oem Cylinder Heads/ Most Edelbrock, 12Point Head, 180000Psi Tensile (Part No.134-3701)

For Use With Oem Cylinder Heads/ Most Edelbrock, 12Point Head, 180000Psi Tensile

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$119.99
All Pro Series bolts are cold forged to ensure molecular integrity, heat treated prior to thread rolling and machining, and are rated at 200,000 PSI tensile strength. ARP Pro Series head bolt kits are application specific, designed for use with typically competition only components. These fasteners deliver superior strength and meet the ARP zero defect zero failure quality standard. Hardened and parallel ground washers are included with each kit to ensure even load distribution and accurate torque readings. All Pro Series head bolts have a reduced wrenching hex or 12 point head and wide area flange to eliminate the need for valve train removal for cylinder head retorquing and permits the use of larger diameter valve springs. Most applications have undercut short bolts that can help eliminate head gasket failures through providing more stretch to compensate for the additional compression of gaskets.

Product Features:
  • Pro Series Bolts Are Cold Forged To Ensure Molecular Integrity, Heat Treated Prior To Thread Rolling And Machining
  • Nominally Rated At 200,000 PSI Tensile Strength
  • These Fasteners Deliver Superior Strength And Meet The ARP Zero Defect Zero Failure Quality Standard
  • Bolts Have A Reduced Wrenching Hex Or 12 Point Head And Wide Area Flange To Eliminate The Need For Valve Train Removal For Cylinder Head Retorquing And Permits The Use Of Larger Diameter Valve Springs
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Felpro – Oil Pan Gasket Set: Cork-Rubber, 4 Piece Set (Part No.OS 6566 C-1)

Oil Pan Gasket Set: Cork-Rubber, 4 Piece Set

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$21.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
  • ENGINEERED TO PERFORM — Proprietary cork-rubber formulation
  • SUPERIOR SEAL — Highly conformable to accommodate for the imperfect sealing surfaces
  • EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
  • REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
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Cloyes Gear – Engine Timing Chain (Part No.C499)

Engine Timing Chain

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$19.99
A timing chain synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft(s) ensuring proper timing and allows the engine’s valves to open and close during each cylinder’s firing. Available in kits or as a stand-alone product, our chains are pre-stressed and heat-treated for increased durability. Our chains are engineered and manufactured with precision pitch control for proper chain-to-sprocket tooth fitment

Product Features:
  • Recommended that the chain tensioner(s), sprocket(s), and guide(s) also be replaced when the chain is replaced, as these components play a vital role in system stability and accurate timing
  • Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
  • Engineered and manufactured with precision pitch control for proper chain-to-sprocket tooth fitment
  • CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials
  • Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information
  • Pre-Stressed And Heat-Treated For Increased Durability. Precision Cut Plates And Rollers With Smooth Finish. Precision Pitch Control For Proper Chain To Sprocket Tooth Fit.
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Felpro – Engine Timing Cover Gasket Set (Part No.TCS 13198)

Engine Timing Cover Gasket Set

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$20.29
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Timing cover set includes gaskets and seals necessary for timing chain/belt replacement job
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Sealed Power – Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set (Part No.8-2555CP 1)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set

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$149.99
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Steel-backed bronze alloy lining with overplate
  • Popular for fatigue resistance & strength
  • Provides conformability required for older apps
  • Our standard material is comparable to competitors performance bearing
  • Note – This material offers less resistance to wear & corrosion than other materials.
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Felpro – Rear Main Seal Set (Part No.BS 13044-2)

Rear Main Seal Set

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$9.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for repair applications
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Edelbrock – Valve Seat for S/B Chevy heads with 1.60" Valves (Part No.9710)

Valve Seat for S/B Chevy heads with 1.60" Valves

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$18.99
Product Features:
  • Valve Seats
  • Performer Series
  • 50-State Street Legal
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Competition Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs (Part No.1075)

Ultra Seal: Competition Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs

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$94.99
Mr. Gasket competition screw-in rocker arm studs are manufactured from heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 steel. Ideal for high performance street and race applications.

Product Features:
  • Black Oxide Coated Grade 8 Steel
  • Kit Contains 16 Studs
  • Easy To Install
  • Heat Treated Steel
  • Prevents Stud Flexing
  • Black Plated Finish
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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With All Chevy Small Blocks, 8740 Steel, 190000 Psi (Part No.134-7901)

For Use With All Chevy Small Blocks, 8740 Steel, 190000 Psi

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$18.99
Many an engine has been destroyed as a result of oil pump driveshaft failure. To cure this all too common problem, ARP has designed an extra heavy duty shaft that will provide you with the necessary reliability. The shaft is made from heat treated, premium grade aerospace chrome moly steel. Moreover, the shaft diameter is a larger diameter than the OEM unit. These features combine to enable ARP shafts to handle the added torque requirements of increased capacity oil pumps or heavy viscosity lubricants.

Product Features:
  • Extra Heavy Duty Shaft That Will Provide The Necessary Reliability
  • Enable Shafts To Handle The Added Torque Requirements Of Increased Capacity Oil Pumps Or Heavy Viscosity Lubricants
  • Made From Premium Grade 8740 And Heat Treated To 190,000 Psi
  • Alignment Sleeve Is Roll Formed Onto The Shaft (Not Welded Or Pinned), Enabling The Sleeve To Float, Allowing For Slight Misalignment
  • Black Oxide
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Sealed Power – Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set (Part No.4663M 2)

Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set

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$55.99
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Steel-backed bronze alloy lining with overplate
  • Popular for fatigue resistance & strength – provides conformability required for older applications
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 8721 PT)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$52.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • SEALING TECHNOLOGIES – Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
  • NO RETORQUE DESIGN – Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevrolet (Part No.2102)

Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevrolet

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$287.99
Product Features:
  • Designed for Optimum Torque and Acceleration
  • Maximum Performance From Idle through Mid-Range
  • Matched to Edelbrock Performer Intakes
  • Includes Hydraulic Lifters and Assembly Lube
  • Major Improvement in Throttle Response and Torque
  • Use For Daily Drivers/Trucks/Vans/RVs/4x4s
  • Take The Guesswork Out Of Camshaft Selection
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Sealed Power – Engine Piston (Part No.W454NP)

Engine Piston

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$23.99
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Cast with FM132 Eutectic proprietary alloy
  • Performance & dependability of original equipment pistons
  • High quality aluminum
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Edelbrock – Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95 (Part No.5794)

Complete Sure Seat Valve Spring Kit for Chevy 262-400 V8 1957-95

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$151.99
Complete kit includes retainers and locks. Springs made of highest quality spring wire. Springs precision wound to close tolerances. Includes superior quality steel retainers. Includes 7 degree heat-treated valve stem locks. Retainers and locks are black oxide coated. Non-rotator style: Dyno tested and street proven. Great match to Edelbrock camshaft kit.

Product Features:
  • Complete Kit: Includes Retainers And Locks
  • Springs Made of Highest Quality Spring Wire
  • Springs Precision Wound To Close Tolerances
  • Includes Superior Quality Steel Retainers
  • Includes 7 deg. Heat-Treated Valve Stem Locks
  • Retainers and Locks Black Oxide Coated
  • Non-Rotator Style: Dyno Tested and Street Proven
  • Great Match to Edelbrock Camshaft Kit
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ARP Auto Racing – ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit (Part No.234-4301)

ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit

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$316.99
ARP only uses premium grade 8740 alloy and a proprietary ARP2000 alloy that are rated for superior to “aircraft” quality alloy steels. Secondly, each stud is placed vertically into special racks and precisely heat-treated to 200,000 psi for the 8740 material and 220,000 psi for the ARP2000 material. This procedure ensures complete heat penetration and the results are far superior to those lesser quality studs from other manufacturers who just dump pieces in a basket and hope for the best. 

Product Features:
  • 1/2″ 12-Point, 3/16″ Allen Socket Size(s)
  • 8740 Chromoly
  • Black Oxide
  • Small Block Chevy
  • Sold As A Kit
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Felpro – Engine Timing Cover Repair Sleeve (Part No.16201)

Engine Timing Cover Repair Sleeve

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$10.29
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Engine$aver Hardware cost-saving application
  • Repairs worn sealing surfaces to assure a leak free repair
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for repair applications
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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1978 Checker Marathon Engine Parts

You count on your 1978 Checker Marathon to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Engine Parts. With 164 Engine Parts ranging in price from $1.29 to $5,984.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1978 Checker Marathon.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Engine Parts brand, we stock 14 different brands like Felpro, Sealed Power, and National. 1978 Checker Marathon Engine Parts start as low as $1.29!

One of the best ways to find top quality OEM or aftermarket Engine Parts is by asking professionals. Short of that, you can shop with confidence thanks to our 656 extensive product reviews on 1978 Checker Marathon Engine Parts. Some of the top-rated Engine Parts products we carry are Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set with 4.6 stars and Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set with 4.3 stars.

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Popular Spartan Engine Parts

You’ll find popular Spartan brand products across Remanufactured Engines. All are waiting to get your 1978 Checker Marathon back on the road. Some of the top-rated Spartan products in these categories are:
Engine Long Block; Chev 350 64-85 H.P. Mid-Drss
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FAQs for 1978 Checker Marathon Engine Parts

What are the most purchased Engine Parts for the 1978 Checker Marathon?

Out of 164 Engine Parts for the 1978 Checker Marathon, the most popular in our inventory are:
TIMING COVER GASKET SET
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TIMING COVER GASKET SET
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Fuel Pump Mounting Gasket
Fuel Pump Gaskets
Multi Purpose Seal
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Multi Purpose Seal
Crankshaft Seals

What are the top-rated 1978 Checker Marathon Engine Parts?

Top-rated Engine Parts for your 1978 Checker Marathon based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
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Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
“Good product.”
Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
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Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
“A+”
Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts
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Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts
“Good quality product at a good price!!!”