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    #16
    For those hard to reach spots I have an old broken flat head screwdriver..
    I ground the broken blade to a sharp edge.. Not so sharp it'll gouge but it's makes quick work of gaskets..

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      #17
      Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
      Todd..one other thought. Those Exacto knifes work well up near the center of the block ( head ) around those curved sections.
      Originally posted by sschering View Post
      For those hard to reach spots I have an old broken flat head screwdriver..
      I ground the broken blade to a sharp edge.. Not so sharp it'll gouge but it's makes quick work of gaskets..
      Along the same lines, I use a 1/2" wood chisel to scrape the gasket.

      It's not the "sharp" that gouges, it's the angle at which you use it. I keep mine VERY sharp so I don't have to press hard and force it.

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        #18
        This project is long gone. Look at the date. 10 mos old.

        I ended up using fresh razor blades(several of em), gasket remover and lots of time.
        The wife even had a hand in it. Got is all cleaned off, replaced with an OEM gasket and it was good to go.
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