239 flathead head gaskets

[santino2010]

Hello I am replacing the head gaskets on my flathead , and I would I would like to know about cleaning the block what sort of sand paper could I use to not scratch the block..
Thanks

 

[petehoovie]

You should not use sandpaper to prepare the block or heads for new head gaskets. You don't want to get any grit into the cylinder bores....

 

[santino2010]

Ok so what do you recommend to cleaning off carbon on the block

 

[kurtis v-8-60]

use a good carb. clener

 

[santino2010]

Ok so try and soak it with carb cleaner then
Wipe down

 

[flatheadmurre]

Has a gasketscraper become oldfashionend ?

 

[santino2010]

Ok I'm gonna try and see what I can do

 

[Bob C]

Use a razor blade scraper like this. http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay...gId=10051&cmRelshp=req&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1

Bob

 

[Joe Immler]

I think you will find the scraper posted by Bob C to work very well. I have used it on my engine. No damage.

 

[Binx]

Oven cleaner and razor blades.

Lonnie

 

[KGS]

Use a long handle razor blade scraper,
it saves wear and tear on the knuckles
and fingers!
http://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.co...map=LIS51000&gclid=CMiB5-SgzcsCFdgcgQodagoDnw