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| dense1 |
Posted - 02/13/2012 : 20:59:14
Guys,
As stated in my intro however long ago, I had watched and helped my father work on lawnmowers and engines when boobs, beer and broads where more in my mind, enough said.
I am currently repairing a 12 hp Briggs. The crankcase gasket was baffed and leaking oil all over the place. Talked to many "experts" and decided "I can still do this"
All has been opened up and things look good, oil is on the gasket in the area where the leak showed on the frame, Awesome , I am the man!!!!!. Surveyed the damage and went and procured "permatex, ultra black rtv gasket maker". Damn I am Good .
Did not read farther than "remove old gasket" with a sharp putty knife. The "friggin" gasket doesn't want to come off!!!!! bits and pieces at best. Sharp as glass, just ask my fingers.
What do I do? Father would wash it out with gas?,Scrub with a cloth and voila, install new gasket, onward upward and away.
Would this method still work? I had thought of taking a wire wheel on a drill and have at it!!!, but have concerns that the gasket goop would then not seal.
Have had many offers to sell me another engine BUT my PRIDE is at stake.
Humbly submitted,
Doug
Allis, the girl for me. |
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| 7010b1 |
Posted - 03/10/2012 : 17:47:55
i have use every thing from a Dremael with fine attachments to clean out crud out of carb holes. drills, die grinder's and grinders with: wire wheels, 3m and finger disks, putty knives, with some of the most important parts i will take out a piece of glass with a full sheet of very fine sand paper taped on to "true" up the surface. the head i use this the most with. i have also use pb blaster also. |
| B10Dave |
Posted - 02/21/2012 : 20:59:32
Doug; throw away the silicone and buy or make a proper paper gasket and use gasket shellac. You will only have to do it once. Gasket paper comes in different thicknesses and can be bought at any auto supplier. Dave. |
| dense1 |
Posted - 02/21/2012 : 20:02:41
Guys
I'm back with questions.
I took all advise given, scrubed,washed,cleaned,dried all parts,installed gasket goop,waited time specified by manufacturer, torque to suggested foot pounds, let sit longer than was suggested for gasket to set up, added oil and let sit for at least 48 hours.
I was re-installing the engine and noticed that there was oil now showing on the outside of the engine,on top of the "gasket" in one small area.
What are the options, (I think I already know)
1.Pull engine and check all bolts.
2.Pull engine,drain, and redo gasket goop.
Regards Doug
Allis the girl for me.
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| lobsta1 |
Posted - 02/14/2012 : 21:08:06
Gasket remover & a plastic ice scraper if You leery of using a razor blade.
Al |
| dense1 |
Posted - 02/14/2012 : 19:35:25
To all
Thanks guys, I'll give it a shot with gasket remover and a sharp something.
Respectfully Doug
Allis the girl for me. |
| Cvans |
Posted - 02/14/2012 : 07:55:42
You have to be very careful with a wire wheel unless it's brass as it can remove metal as well as the old gasket. That must be avoided at all costs. I have had good luck with a very sharp knife using it like a draw knife. Usually won't take much pressure. You just want to shave the gasket off. Hold the blade at a shallow angle to the surface and PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!I just hate cleaning blood off of a project. |
| olcowhand |
Posted - 02/13/2012 : 22:20:03
For the really tough ones on areas easily gouged, I also use the spray gasket remover. It softens the hardest gaskets. |
| freddie |
Posted - 02/13/2012 : 22:08:11
Carb cleaner and a razor blade knife. Still have all 10 fingers. Just be careful |
| acb10_64 |
Posted - 02/13/2012 : 21:13:19
I've used spray on gasket remover, which helps, along with a sharp chisel. I've also used a wire wheel, and had success with the new gasket not leaking. My 2 cents. |
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