Proper way (Tool) to remove stuck engine gaskets?

[maxum247]

What's the best way to remove a stuck gasket on a Force outboard motor?
Removed the fuel recirculation system covers on my 125 Force to clean the screens and a partial layer of the bottom gasket stuck to the engine surface. The top came off clean, the one easy to get to.
The aluminum is soft and in a hard to reach place don't want to nick the surface up.
Scraped the covers clean and no matter how careful I was, still nicked them some.
Is there a tool that is made for the job of gasket removale on aluminum engines? Thanks!

 

[pnwboat]

Re: Proper way (Tool) to remove stuck engine gaskets?

NAPA sells some spray on gasket remover. Not sure what it'll do to your paint if it gets on it though. Might try that and see what it does. $3 or $4 bucks a can.

 

[maxum247]

Re: Proper way (Tool) to remove stuck engine gaskets?

I'll give them a call and see what they say. Thanks!

 

[baxtr]

Re: Proper way (Tool) to remove stuck engine gaskets?

gasket remover and a TON of elbow grease!!! it works but let it work before scraping, and yes,.... don't get it on paint! it will remove it

 

[bman1bpm]

Re: Proper way (Tool) to remove stuck engine gaskets?

turns gaskets into goo you can wipe iff with a rag, paint too. its made by permetex its just called gasket remover

 

[maxum247]

Re: Proper way (Tool) to remove stuck engine gaskets?

Thanks for the info!

 

[Haywood123]

Re: Proper way (Tool) to remove stuck engine gaskets?

I always use a razor blade, myself

 

[maxum247]

Re: Proper way (Tool) to remove stuck engine gaskets?

That's probably what I'll end up useing in the long run!
If I had a lot to remove, probably would go with the gasket remover, guess I was being too picky!

 

[puddle jumper]

Re: Proper way (Tool) to remove stuck engine gaskets?

I always use a razor blade, myself

Me too