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Kirks Judge Motor

  • One of the main areas that seem to be a collector of grime and grit is under the back side near the distributor hole.  There is a bathtub of metal there that just collects stuff.

    • One of the main areas that seem to be a collector of grime a…
  • You will also need to remove the oil galley plug that goes in to the back side of the block.  I do it before I even begin the cleaning process.  There are many shops that leave in the old pipe plug with all that grit still there.

    • You will also need to remove the oil galley plug that goes i…
  • When the block is completely cleaned and the camshaft bearings are in place you can insert the camshaft.  You really need to have a high degree of experience to install the bearing properly.

    • When the block is completely cleaned and the camshaft bearin…
  • In the case of the timing cover you have to fit the Stainless Steel Anti Cavitation Plate into the cover.  They require grinding and etc to be fit correctly.

    • In the case of the timing cover you have to fit the Stainles…
  • If you do not fit the cover to the plate it will grind on the water pump.  The metal will circulate all over the cooling system and ultimately take out the water pump bearings.

    • If you do not fit the cover to the plate it will grind on th…
  • I like to paint the pump black. This helps in the elimination of cooling system heat and just looks damn nice.  Some will argue the fact that they were engine color.  I think it is open for discussion.

    • I like to paint the pump black. This helps in the eliminatio…
  • There are several different types of Crankshaft Seals that you can install.  Some will leak like a sive and others will seal just fine.  You have to utilize the correct one.

    • There are several different types of Crankshaft Seals that y…
  • All the holes in the cover should be tapped to check out the condition of the threads.  I supplied this cover because the other one that came with the motor had extensive corrosion on the radiator hose inlet.

    • All the holes in the cover should be tapped to check out the…
  • Once done with all the fitting and the grinding you need to install the correct type of bolts for a car such as this.  Kirks Judge needs to look exactly as it came off the assembly line or better.

    • Once done with all the fitting and the grinding you need to…