BEST WAY TO REMOVE OLD GASKETS

[phatmanmike]

what is the best way to completly remove old gasket material from part. i have a exhaust cover and inner exhaust plate and bought new gaskets, but am having the ****ens of a time removing old, almost baked on gaskets<br /><br />any tricks, idea, or thoughts?<br /><br />m ikey

 

[suzuki115]

Re: BEST WAY TO REMOVE OLD GASKETS

Exacto blade, carb/choke cleaner, wd-40, sand paper and elbow grease.

 

[quantumleap]

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Wire brush on a drill. Takes it off in no time. A scraper or blade can gouge the metal.

 

[jim dozier]

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I favor a sharp wood chisel. The caveat is that crazy people should not use it or you can gouge the surface. If used at a low angle with care it works well.

 

[ZmOz]

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Gasket remover. Comes in a spray can.

 

[KCLOST]

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Don't use sandpaper!!!!! Use a sharp blade chisel like jimd mentions...<br /><br />Also some gasket remover may help..

 

[suzuki115]

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I agree that crazy people should not use gasket removal materials. Great care and finess should always be used to not damage, scar or gouge gasketed surfaces, now sand away!

 

[Forktail]

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I carefully use a round 3M Scothbright pad on my air tool.

 

[Hooty]

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Die grinder and a Scotchbrite dics.<br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty

 

[KCLOST]

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Jackhammer!!!!!

 

[Formula1974]

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take a piece of copper pipe something like a 1 inch diameter about 10 inchs long. Flatten one end with a hammer so you close the hole and make it look like a chisel. Sharpen it on a bench grinder and use it to scrape the gaskets. The copper wont harm the gasket surface as easy as the steel chisel. resharpen as needed.

 

[Gold Bear]

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phatmanmike <br /><br />The best way is to get one of these guys to do it for you, for free!!!<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Gold Bear <br />

 

[93bronco]

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use the gasket spray, hard wood scraper.<br />mite take a couple times.<br />i have a damaged cyl head from a spare block that i tested the drill mounted wire wheel with - too much pressure or too long in one spot will chew it up.<br />those two surfaces shouldnt have any imperfections.

 

[quantumleap]

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If you use a wire brush, make sure it is brass and not steel.