replacing power head gasket ?

[petewv]

I have a 1965 Mercury 9.8 outboard. What is the best way to remove The gasket that is stick to the bottom of the power head . It has been there for a long time and is stuck to the powder head, needs replaced. when i removed the power head from the lower cowl the gasket got damaged.

 

[emckelvy]

Re: replacing power head gasket ?

You can use some gasket remover to help soften-up the powerhead gasket. Then scrape with a gasket scraper, or razor-blade-type scraper. You do have to be careful when scraping, or you'll gouge the soft aluminum surface.

Here's a few products a Google search turned up; gasket remover and a scraper that uses hard plastic blades (can't hurt the alum. surface), and also can hold standard razor blades for tough jobs:

Gasket Removers : Permatex? Gasket Remover - Low VOC Formula

Gasket Removers : Permatex? SaferScraper

You should be able to find these products or something similar at most auto parts stores.

HTH...........ed