Head Gasket
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Head Gasket
I'm changing out the cam and decided to change the head gasket too.
When I pulled the head there was a lot of old gasket material left on the top of the cylinder. What is the best way to clean this up. I don't want to damage the top of the cylinder or bottom of the head. I know if I don't get it right I'll be pulling all apart real soon.
I have a Dremal Tool and some polishing wheels and thought about trying that.
BTW - I'm actually doing this project right now - so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Jimmie
When I pulled the head there was a lot of old gasket material left on the top of the cylinder. What is the best way to clean this up. I don't want to damage the top of the cylinder or bottom of the head. I know if I don't get it right I'll be pulling all apart real soon.
I have a Dremal Tool and some polishing wheels and thought about trying that.
BTW - I'm actually doing this project right now - so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Jimmie
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I use a razor blade and some gasket remover and scrape it evenly. I also would scrape the carbon off the pistons the same way. An .030 head gasket would give you a small bump in compression, I assume that's what you are doing?
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I wouldnt use any kind of wire brush or scrapper on the piston top. All that does is provide more groves to attract more carbon. I would use Sea Foam and a cloth. This way no carbon chuncks or scrapings from the piston get stuck between piston an cylider.
As for the head and cylinder I use a popsickle stick. For heavy material I use a soft rubber bristled wheel.
As for the head and cylinder I use a popsickle stick. For heavy material I use a soft rubber bristled wheel.
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