What's everyone's preferred method of gasket removal

[decableguy2000]

I'm in the process of rebuilding a 346xp, and need to remove the remanding gasket material. I have always used a razor blade and small wire brush. But I'm always scared I'm going to gouge the magnesium. What are your preferred methods?

 

[Coutu]

Razor blade then brass wire wheel on an electric impact just a bit. If you use a wire wheel make sure it spins in the opposite direction of the way the bristles are leaning. So basically if you have a well used wheel that has spun clockwise all it's life, don't spin it counter-clockwise; it'll be too aggressive.

 

[cus_deluxe]

I use a real flexy putty knife.

 

[J_M____]

Roloc disc with the very soft/fine scotchbrite(grey I think) seems to work quick and easy

 

[Moparmyway]

I stick with a razor blade
If theres any spot on the case or cylinder thats being stubborn, I’ll hit it with acetone and get a new razor on it. Razors are cheap, I’ll happily go through 2 or 3 single edge razors on each saw

 

[beaglebriar]

I stick with a razor blade
If theres any spot on the case or cylinder thats being stubborn, I’ll hit it with acetone and get a new razor on it. Razors are cheap, I’ll happily go through 2 or 3 single edge razors on each saw

I do the same. A little carefully placed paint stripper also works great on stubborn gaskets.

 

[backhoelover]

This is what I use for cylinder,case, cylinder heads etc. only thing I use now for removing material off soft metals

 

[Lone Wolf]

Heat gun if needed on stubborn ones and razor blade.

 

[Stump Shot]

Been using a blade from a ceiling tile/box cutter knife. When the angle of the dangle is right, it goes pretty good. Open to new ideas, as always trying to improve.

 

[Jon1212]

My preferred method;

Sending the saw off to a reputable builder....

 

[srcarr52]

Super scraper.

 

[Onan18]

Been using a blade from a ceiling tile/box cutter knife. When the angle of the dangle is right, it goes pretty good. Open to new ideas, as always trying to improve.

AvE fan Steve?

 

[KYsawman]

Sledgehammer and chisel if I can’t get the part on the belt sander lol!

 

[Stump Shot]

AvE fan Steve?

No I'm not, caught a couple here and there. I'm more of a Taryl Fixes All guy. Lol

 

[Onan18]

No I'm not, caught a couple here and there. I'm more of a Taryl Fixes All guy. Lol

"And there's your dinner"!

 

[isaaccarlson]

Scratching the surface is ok as long as it’s not a gouge. The sealer will take care of it. I always use sealer.

 

[heimannm]

I still have most of the can of this stuff. Really works well, no doubt that is why it is no longer available.


Mark

 

[Homemade]

This is what I use for cylinder,case, cylinder heads etc. only thing I use now for removing material off soft metals View attachment 116741

I just learned this, but the different colors mean different grits. Green is 60 yellow I think is 90 and white is 120.

 

[Wolverine]

I have one of these at the shop for motorcycle engine case gaskets. I’d imagine it would work well with saws although I’ve never tried it.