Re: Subject: gasket removal

[Skipatnode@domain.elided]

In a message dated 8/10/2002 11:24:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:


> Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2002 17:15:48 -0400
> From: "Dean W. Cains" <dwc@domain.elided>
> Subject: gasket removal
> 
> Hi Group:
> 
> Anyone have a favorite technique for gasket removal?  I'm trying to remove 
> the remnants of an intake manifold gasket from a carb manifold.  This is 
> the OEM type; tough gray cardboard stuff, with a middle layer of 
> finger-shredding wire mesh.  I've tried soaking it in PB Blaster, which 
> usually works well, but this one is being stubborn.  There isn't any 
> sealer, just gasket.  Ideas?  Thanks in advance.
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Dean W. Cains
> dwc@domain.elided
> 
> '74 Spider Veloce
> Lutz, FL

       I use a set of wood chisels that I have had for years and keep really 
well sharpened.  Just have to be careful they don't dig into the aluminum.

Skip
67 Duetto
Norfolk, Va.
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