Exhaust port cleaning
Road Master
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From: central Il
looks messed up on the right side to me, can't tell if that is the old gasket or flaking of the aluminum
oh look at my post number not good!!
oh look at my post number not good!!
Last edited by shakrr; Dec 12, 2014 at 07:05 PM. Reason: 666
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I would get a small toothpick, and scrape until all is very shiny an near operating room clean!!
just kidding, looks just fine!! replace the exhaust gasket and put that puppy together!! there looks like there is still the gasket in there you have to work them a little to get them out
just kidding, looks just fine!! replace the exhaust gasket and put that puppy together!! there looks like there is still the gasket in there you have to work them a little to get them out
Last edited by harleycharlie1992; Dec 12, 2014 at 07:00 PM.
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Stellar HDF Member
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From: Southern Maryland
That's what I thought also, but the consensus is that it looks good. Guess I need to start removing the crud and see what it looks like when I'm done.
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From: Illinois
Clean it up,-you get one chunk of **** loose,it's sticks to the valve.You run it,you get a burnt valve.Leave it alone!Put new gaskets on it and put the pipes back on.
While you're at it,do you have a crankcase breather system that doesn't dump into the intake? Get one.
While you're at it,do you have a crankcase breather system that doesn't dump into the intake? Get one.
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From: Sacramento, CA.
IMHO, you're asking for trouble. Clean out old gasket. Check your service manual on proper sequence to tighten down nuts & torque. Good Luck.
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An ice pick slipped between the gasket and seat shoulder will normally allow you to pry it out. Once out, clean the shoulders with some brake/parts cleaner. Stuff a rag into the exhaust throat then spray/scrub with a small tooth brush. Remove rag when done.
Once the gasket is removed, the gasket surface should appear clean, shiny, and have sharp square edges.
Road Warrior
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From: Monroe, Louisiana
I would just pull the gasket out and clean the area around it and put it back together. The valve guide is in good shape looks like. This is entirely normal. You will do more harm than good if you try to clean it all up.