 Best way to remove gaskets? |
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| Scott S |
 Oct 6 2009, 10:35 AM
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Small Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,697 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633  |
Hi All -
I have got some intake and exaust gaskets that have decided they want to be permantly attached - in one instance I honestly could not tell that there was a gasket attached to one surface as it was SO tight. Any tricks you would reccommend so I dont score the surface? Thanks!! -S |
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| Sleepin |
Oct 6 2009, 10:38 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,647 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Grand Junction, Co. Member No.: 8,357 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I usually hit them with carb cleaner then take them off very carefully with a razorblade.
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| VaccaRabite |
Oct 6 2009, 11:17 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,444 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
carb cleaner and a dental type pick. Or a largeish diameter sewing needle bent at a right angle and held with plyers. Or a flat bladed jewlers screwdriver.
Zach |
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| URY914 |
Oct 6 2009, 12:04 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,693 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Once removed I use some steel wool to get the final traces of resdue off.
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| IronHillRestorations |
Oct 6 2009, 12:06 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,719 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None 
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I use a Craftsman gasket scraper. The scraping edge isn't so sharp it cuts into the metal, but it removes the gasket.
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| jmill |
Oct 6 2009, 12:07 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Dental picks are hardened and they snap if your not carefull. I have a nice pick set from snap-on that works great. I'm sure there are cheaper sets out there.
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| Scott S |
Oct 6 2009, 12:12 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,697 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Thanks all -
I have a sears close by the office - Perry just gave me an excuse to hit the tool section. Perry, if a 303 area code pops up on your phone, dont pick it up - it may be my angry wife......... |
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