Removing paper base gasket

[Agr516]

I am doing a base gasket delete on my 026 which has a paper base gasket that wants to come up in very small pieces. What is the best method you guys have found for getting all of a baked on paper gasket off of a case? I am trying to be as clean as possible to avoid having to pull the seals to flush any pieces out of the crankcase. Thanks for any help.

 

[Stihlsmoking]

I used a new razor blade just make sure none goes in case ?
Also on mine I had to make a gasket .10 cause squish was around.10 to .12 so I ended around .20 ? I didn't remember now but make sure to measure yours ...

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

I like to use carb cleaner on a q-tip. I'll wet the gasket and let it soak for a few minutes. I use a 1" wide chisel which helps avoid gouging the base.

 

[Agr516]

Thanks. Squish was .036 before and gasket is .018 so i should be good. Squish band also had a good layer of carbon too that i am cleaning off.

 

[Stihlsmoking]

I sanded mine down ( squish ) took awhile but sure did run good.

 

[Backtroller]

Ive used the wide, square exacto knife blade on mine. It fits the narrow confines and you won't gouge.

 

[Basher]

https://www.permatex.com/products/gasketing/gasket-removers/permatex-gasket-remover-low-voc-formula/

 

[Agr516]

If carb cleaner doesnt loosen it up enough i might have to give that Permatex remover a try. Thanks

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Be really careful with the carb cleaner. It'll make paint bubbles appear in the case and paint will flake loose.

 

[trooney]

I've used that permatex gasket remover and was less than impressed with the way it took off gasket material, even ones in pieces. Maybe it was something I did? Dont know but I use the exacto knife and some brake cleaner and it works for me. Sometimes get my fingernails to do the very little pieces...