Mikepacific60
Veteran Member
Hi to all,
Getting into the disassembly of my engine….checking and cleaning parts etc.
The last time this engine was assembled gasket cement was used (mostly on one side of the gasket). Maybe by the factory?
Boy oh boy, what a time I’m having trying to remove and clean off the remnants of these gasket. The metal sheet between the tappet housing and top plate has been a real mission to clean off (kind of regretting removing the metal plate at all).
I’ve been carefully using a razor blade, but even being careful I occasionally make a shallow scratch in the alloy.
Any tips on how to get these cemented gaskets off cleanly, I’ve tried common chemicals like acetone, turps etc and a heat gun - made no difference).
Cheers
Mike
Getting into the disassembly of my engine….checking and cleaning parts etc.
The last time this engine was assembled gasket cement was used (mostly on one side of the gasket). Maybe by the factory?
Boy oh boy, what a time I’m having trying to remove and clean off the remnants of these gasket. The metal sheet between the tappet housing and top plate has been a real mission to clean off (kind of regretting removing the metal plate at all).
I’ve been carefully using a razor blade, but even being careful I occasionally make a shallow scratch in the alloy.
Any tips on how to get these cemented gaskets off cleanly, I’ve tried common chemicals like acetone, turps etc and a heat gun - made no difference).
Cheers
Mike