Hey guys I have my heads off prepping the block for new head gaskets and Head Studs I wanted to see if I have the deck clean enough or if I should keep going. I have used a scotch brite pad and simple green to clean the deck along with a razor a bit to scrape some places while using a shop vac and napkins in the lifter trays to keep gunk from getting everywhere. All advice is appreciated.

 

probably. i like mine spotless though. 3m rolec pad. i use the green plastic one.

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I with him^^^^^. I used the same pad and it works wonders.

 

Yea I was looking to get one of those roloc discs, seems to be alot easier. Should I pull the lifter trays and lifters out? I have heard about people running oil through the lifter valleys after to make sure no particles get in the engine. Should I do that or should I just wait to start up and start the engine and change the oil repeated a couple times?

 

remove the lifter tray and stuff rags down. compressed air to get rid of any little stuff.

 

So it appears to only be a 2 beer process to to clean both side's.

 

yes, it's a 2 beer job.

 

Stu, what did you use to clean the piston tops?

 

some ing i cleaned the deck surface with. 3m roloc pad.

 

cRC gasket remover, a rag and a razor for me. Works fine for stock Mls gaskets.

Your deck doesn't look clean enough in the pictures posted.