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  • Title: Kirks Judge Motor
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Kirks Judge Motor

  • Due to the new studs that we utilized in the mains the windage tray had to be modified. The holes for the studs were drilled into the tray. That way it would fit without being spaced away from the crank.

    • Due to the new studs that we utilized in the mains the winda…
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  • Notice that the extra oil dipstick tube extension is in place and ready to guide the dipstick to the correct location to read the oil level correctly. You have no idea how many blocks I have taken apart with out this tube installed.

    • Notice that the extra oil dipstick tube extension is in plac…
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  • If you forget this tube the dipstick will just hit the crankshaft and ultimately wear off. Not to mention that you will be running your engine on about three quarts instead of five. Not a good idea.

    • If you forget this tube the dipstick will just hit the crank…
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  • Now the 455 Super Duty Oil Pump gets installed. It has to be this pump. I like them. The factory thought they needed to spec a better pump for their best motor. Why not give Kirk one also.

    • Now the 455 Super Duty Oil Pump gets installed. It has to b…
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  • In the case of the Oil Pump Pickup screen it needs to be welded to the pump body. That is the only way to perform the job correctly. They are just that critical to keep installed.

    • In the case of the Oil Pump Pickup screen it needs to be wel…
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  • Now it is time to fit the gaskets. They need special attention to seal right. The rear oil pan gasket has to be rolled up so that it will keep semi round when the gasket cement is applied.

    • Now it is time to fit the gaskets. They need special attent…
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  • I have also installed a beautiful OEM correct for the year oil pan. It has been cleaned to the knats ass and is ready to be bolted down. You need to check clearance on the front main studs also.

    • I have also installed a beautiful OEM correct for the year o…
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  • These gaskets are great. If you install them correctly. It is very possible to overtighten the bolts and end up with a leaking oil pan.

    • These gaskets are great. If you install them correctly. It…
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  • In this case I have also taken great attention to detail by utilizing the correct oil pan bolts. I want this to look as close to a stock 400 as possible. I even took the time to thread them in by hand.

    • In this case I have also taken great attention to detail by…
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