3 hours with razor blades... what do you think of this block surface?
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Seems to be a more effective. Can't help but feel like I'm scratching up the face of this iron block too much but I'm not sitting on one spot too long or using too much pressure.
This is after 20 mins with a corded drill and wd40. Think I'll go grab something air powered with higher rpms tomorrow.
This is after 20 mins with a corded drill and wd40. Think I'll go grab something air powered with higher rpms tomorrow.
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You are seriously fine if you stop now, no way you are going to get it machine shop fresh like when they deck the block.
If both surfaces are clean and you torque it right, it won't leak.
All I can really say is never walk into an automotive shop if that's not clean enough for you LOL. It's amazing what I've done or other have done and **** still works.
If both surfaces are clean and you torque it right, it won't leak.
All I can really say is never walk into an automotive shop if that's not clean enough for you LOL. It's amazing what I've done or other have done and **** still works.
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Alright then. I thought getting them down to clean iron that didn't display any markings from the last gasket was mandatory for a proper seal. I'll clean this side with denatured alcohol and throw the head on.
Thanks for all the advice, guys!
Thanks for all the advice, guys!
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Yep, it does take time but for sure dont get obsessed with discoloration, thats completely normal. Run your finger over it, if you cant feel it youre golden.
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the33z33 (01-03-2018)
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Good to know and I'm glad I came here first before spending money on more tools. There's still a slight ring stain around the bores but they're all glass smooth from what I can feel.
Throwing the heads on as soon as they come back from the shop. Thanks for all the advice and hopefully someone else reads this thread and avoids making the mistake I almost did.
Throwing the heads on as soon as they come back from the shop. Thanks for all the advice and hopefully someone else reads this thread and avoids making the mistake I almost did.
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