Hi Keith
I use a window scraper holder with a Stanley Knife blade, just have to get
the angle right so it won't dig in, A few small scratches shouldn't cause a
problem providing they don't link any two holes together like cylinder to
waterway etc. Also try not to damage round the fire ring seats around the
edge of the cylinders as this could allow the combustion to eat the gasket
quicker. the most important thing is to re-torque the head properly which
means removing the rocker gear again, but it is easier than removing the
head in the near future.
Graham.
2500PI MKII
Sprinted Dolomite
2000 MKI
1300 Toledo
1300 front wheel drive
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----- Original Message -----
From: Keith Ehrlich <kehrlich@bellatlantic.net>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 3:19 AM
Subject: Head gasket gunk
>
> Hi-
>
> Any good ideas of how to get the remains of old head gasket off the
> block surface? I've started using a very dull putty knife but that
> leaves some scratches. I tried the straight edge of a piece of
> plexiglass but not strong enough to cur through the gasket remains (
> though it worked well getting carbon buildup off the pistons without
> scratching.. I tried the straight edge of a piece of glass, but that was
> scratching the surface even more than the putty knife.
>
> Are a few surface scratches OK and will they be filled up with
> copper-seal or silver spray paint on the headgasket?
>
> Is there some sort of compound or solvent that can loosen it up a bit as
> I work it?
>
> TIA
>
> Keith
> 74 TR6
>
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