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03-18-2016, 01:08 AM | #1 |
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239 flathead head gaskets
Hello I am replacing the head gaskets on my flathead , and I would I would like to know about cleaning the block what sort of sand paper could I use to not scratch the block..
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03-18-2016, 01:21 AM | #2 |
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Re: 239 flathead head gaskets
You should not use sandpaper to prepare the block or heads for new head gaskets. You don't want to get any grit into the cylinder bores....
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03-18-2016, 01:29 AM | #3 |
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Re: 239 flathead head gaskets
Ok so what do you recommend to cleaning off carbon on the block
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03-18-2016, 01:33 AM | #4 |
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Re: 239 flathead head gaskets
use a good carb. clener
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03-18-2016, 01:37 AM | #5 |
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Re: 239 flathead head gaskets
Ok so try and soak it with carb cleaner then
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03-18-2016, 11:05 AM | #7 |
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Re: 239 flathead head gaskets
Ok I'm gonna try and see what I can do
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03-18-2016, 11:32 AM | #8 |
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03-18-2016, 11:53 AM | #9 |
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Re: 239 flathead head gaskets
I think you will find the scraper posted by Bob C to work very well. I have used it on my engine. No damage.
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03-18-2016, 04:09 PM | #10 |
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Re: 239 flathead head gaskets
Oven cleaner and razor blades.
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03-19-2016, 12:21 PM | #11 |
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Re: 239 flathead head gaskets
Use a long handle razor blade scraper,
it saves wear and tear on the knuckles and fingers! http://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com...FdgcgQodagoDnw |
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