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Kirks Judge Motor

  • These are just like the originals, but they are made out of Stainless Steel. They will not corrode or rust into the timing cover and will still take the OEM Rubber Seal.

    • These are just like the originals, but they are made out of…
  • They will outlast the car probably.  Some time in the not so distant future this motor will be sitting in the car.  Somebody will pull it and say "What a nice set of Timing Cover Inserts."

    • They will outlast the car probably. Some time in the not so…
  • Kirk is missing the Alternator, Power Steering Pump and pretty much every other bracket.  Well I got them and will make them look NOS

    • Kirk is missing the Alternator, Power Steering Pump and pret…
  • Here is the block.  All machined and ready to go.  Now we have to make sure that all the oil galleys are absolutely clean and ready to flow oil without contamination.

    • Here is the block. All machined and ready to go. Now we ha…
  • Here are the main caps and the ARP Main Studs.  You will notice that the main caps have been properly cleaned and are ready for install.  The studs have been lubed with ARP's special lube for install

    • Here are the main caps and the ARP Main Studs. You will not…
  • Here sits the crankshaft.  Just notice the metal that was removed from the front crankshaft throw.  You can see that the holes drilled were quite extensive.  That will make a much more smooth running motor.

    • Here sits the crankshaft. Just notice the metal that was re…
  • The block is ready for the Bronze Freeze Plugs.  You have to make sure that the bores that the plugs go into are clean and also not damaged by rust and other damage.

    • The block is ready for the Bronze Freeze Plugs. You have to…
  • Once the bores are determined to be serviceable the freeze plugs are installed.  The block has been cleaned to the max.  Not a spec of dirt.  The camshaft bearings are also installed.

    • Once the bores are determined to be serviceable the freeze p…
  • Next we install the studs.  You will notice that we tap all the main bearing cap bolt holes to ensure that the threads have complete engagement with the stud threads.  We also install them by hand.  They are not tightened into the bores.

    • Next we install the studs. You will notice that we tap all…