Great subject to devote to a whole video! I’ve tried various things, but now you’ve got me thinking about other possibilities. Acetone, ATF/2-stroke fuel mix, steam…I think I’ll experiment some more. 👍
I remember my father putting motor oil on the mating surfaces before he installed the gasket. I don't know if he did that so that the gasket came off easier the next time or that he thought that it would seal better.
I have heard of this in racing applications. I believe it is to help allow the gaskets to move independently of the mating surfaces...have always avoided this but may be time to look at it again
My default has become plastic razor blades since they pretty much can’t do any damage - I can always move up to something more aggressive if it’s needed. But, I’m not trying to get 10 machines out the door between now and 5pm!
That is the deciding factor for many I think, reason why so many use a die grinder and other things for fast removal but I would rather take the time and do it by hand
I used a putty knife with a freshly SQUARED edge (not beveled), make sure no burrs. Finish up lightly with a 2" green cookie on the die grinder and then clean with solvent.
The squared edge works better for this method? I see so many people use putty knifes I might try it this morning have a Intek camshaft to do, of course
If you use a soft wire wheel say, .006" and have been cleaning gasket surfaces for years, you'll develop a "feel" for amount of pressure and length of time the die grinder stays in one area. Keep it moving with light pressure. I've never had a sealing problem with any modern aluminum alloy that is used for small engines.
Definitely people that do it with this method and have no issues. Using a brass wire wheel? I agree it can be done but takes a major skill not to take too much off. Great job!
I find it better afterwards and keep the debris out while having it open. Only time I pressure was first is on a horizontal shaft since the heads face up much easier to get stuff down in there
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I do use a wire brush but i also apply a thin layer of form a gasket on both surfaces and put the gasket in the center. Never had a problem.
It can definitely be done but it takes some real skill to do without an issue. Nice job!
Me too, exactly. I use an old wire brush on my drill for anything that requires RTV. Scraping gaskets sucks and takes a lot of time.
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Thanks for watching!
Great subject to devote to a whole video!
I’ve tried various things, but now you’ve got me thinking about other possibilities. Acetone, ATF/2-stroke fuel mix, steam…I think I’ll experiment some more. 👍
I would love to hear those results. Thanks for watching!
I remember my father putting motor oil on the mating surfaces before he installed the gasket. I don't know if he did that so that the gasket came off easier the next time or that he thought that it would seal better.
I have heard of this in racing applications. I believe it is to help allow the gaskets to move independently of the mating surfaces...have always avoided this but may be time to look at it again
My default has become plastic razor blades since they pretty much can’t do any damage - I can always move up to something more aggressive if it’s needed. But, I’m not trying to get 10 machines out the door between now and 5pm!
That is the deciding factor for many I think, reason why so many use a die grinder and other things for fast removal but I would rather take the time and do it by hand
I have a lot of different kinds of scrapes. My favorite are, wood chisels and putty knives.
Never would have thought of a wood scraper but great idea!
I have a set of 5, so in small spaces or large spaces, they work great.
Try the squared end of a flat file. Chips hard gaskets rather nicely.
@@Travis141123 About to scrape one now Briggs Intek. Needs a clutch too so I may put it off until then. Will see how it goes
I used a putty knife with a freshly SQUARED edge (not beveled), make sure no burrs. Finish up lightly with a 2" green cookie on the die grinder and then clean with solvent.
The squared edge works better for this method? I see so many people use putty knifes I might try it this morning have a Intek camshaft to do, of course
@@IndRepair Seems to dig less. Depends on the gasket. Razors still the shiz for RTV.
@@Travis141123 I have an extra one here I will give it a shot thanks!
@@IndRepair End of a flat file works too..
Good luck!
I started cleaning blocks at 10 setting on the block in the vehicles with a snapon steel scraper and paint scaper😊
Now I’m still doing it 😢😢😢
That is a lot of engines
If you use a soft wire wheel say, .006" and have been cleaning gasket surfaces for years, you'll develop a "feel" for amount of pressure and length of time the die grinder stays in one area. Keep it moving with light pressure. I've never had a sealing problem with any modern aluminum alloy that is used for small engines.
Definitely people that do it with this method and have no issues. Using a brass wire wheel? I agree it can be done but takes a major skill not to take too much off. Great job!
I like the 2" scotchbrite cookies in a die grinder. Brown ones are aggressive though, so if it's slinging metal, lighten up.
At 6:00 mins in, you show a engine with badly plugged air fins. And you're concerned how gasket material is scraped off ????
Head and head gasket ended up being replaced since the head was no longer flat and it had valve issues. Was ran like that for quite a while
That engine is packed with grass and dirt 😢😢😢😢
I would have pressure washing first before going into the engine 😊
I find it better afterwards and keep the debris out while having it open. Only time I pressure was first is on a horizontal shaft since the heads face up much easier to get stuff down in there