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Online Papa Lazarou

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removing old/ stuck gaskets
« on: June 14, 2014, 04:25:53 AM »
Anybody else got any tips? Me, I soak the old gasket with penetrating oil and use a sharp blade-work knife or some such-to get the old gasket off.
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Re: removing old/ stuck gaskets
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2014, 08:09:16 AM »
Permatex gasket remover. Let it soak. Scrape it.
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Re: removing old/ stuck gaskets
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2014, 09:24:44 AM »
Soak scrap repeat....
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Re: removing old/ stuck gaskets
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2014, 02:55:06 PM »
An angle grinder with a wire wheel.
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Re: removing old/ stuck gaskets
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2014, 05:18:02 PM »
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3MIndustrial/Abrasives/Products/~/Scotch-Brite-Roloc-Bristle-Disc?N=7581639+3294179279&rt=rud


Use with an air angle die grinder and never touch a razor blade to gasket again.  Use sparingly and lightly on mating surfaces.
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Re: removing old/ stuck gaskets
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2014, 06:13:33 PM »
Fire.
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Re: removing old/ stuck gaskets
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2014, 06:24:17 PM »
Belt sander. Fine grit.

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Re: removing old/ stuck gaskets
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2014, 07:57:33 PM »
A duck!

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Re: removing old/ stuck gaskets
« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2014, 08:16:56 PM »
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Re: removing old/ stuck gaskets
« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2014, 06:46:16 AM »
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Re: removing old/ stuck gaskets
« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2014, 09:53:55 AM »
Quote from: Papa Lazarou on June 15, 2014, 06:46:16 AM
Quote from: M.Brane on June 14, 2014, 08:16:56 PM
http://xacto.com/products/cutting-solutions/blades/classic-blades/Heavyweight-Wood-Chiseling-Blade-18.aspx


exactly what I used.


 Works great doesn't it? Just gotta be careful if using a fresh blade on aluminum. I keep a slightly dull one around just for that.
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Re: removing old/ stuck gaskets
« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2014, 09:10:14 PM »
Quote from: PatM on June 14, 2014, 08:09:16 AM
Permatex gasket remover. Let it soak. Scrape it.


My technique.  However I find this fascinating and will try it the next time:
Quote from: sleazy rider on June 14, 2014, 05:18:02 PM
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3MIndustrial/Abrasives/Products/~/Scotch-Brite-Roloc-Bristle-Disc?N=7581639+3294179279&rt=rud


Use with an air angle die grinder and never touch a razor blade to gasket again.  Use sparingly and lightly on mating surfaces.

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