Chris,
I use circular Scotchbrite Rolok (spl?) wheels on my drill. I bought some at
Sears and found others at autoparts stores. You don't need to clean the head
as it should be trued by a machine shop. You can clean the block using the
Scotchbrite wheels. Use a tap to clean the threads. As Marc said, it's best
to use a bottoming tap which is flat on the bottom but they are not easily
found at hardware stores. MSC Industrial Supply sells them.
I would pour oil on the rocker assembly but first blow it off if possible
using a compressor.
BTW, I would have the shop check the valves, guides and seals while it's
there.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <Christhman@aol.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 7:49 PM
Subject: Re: cylinder head removal
> i plan on having the head checked (aluminum), but how do i get off all the
> old gasket sealant that the previous owner used? i have sprayed both the
head
> and block with carb cleaner and used a brass wire brush to get as much as
i
> can, but there is still some left on, especially the block. also, marc
> mentioned to clear out the thread passages for the head bolts, how do i go
> about doing that? and, being that the head gasket blew, there is coolant
> contaminated oil on the rocker assembly. i am not too familiar with this
area
> so i chose to leave it alone. but, what is the best/proper way to clean
it?
> thanks for putting up with these questions guys, and thanks les for
putting
> up with my phone calls........Chris
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