Removing gasket sealer from cylinder and deck

[singinwoodwackr]

Couldn't find anything on search, YouTube was a bust...
Am trying to get the old orange gasket material off the motor parts, clamshell, ms 180
Have tried some paint remover suggested but one youtuber...no joy after several hrs.
Tried some gel stripper...nada.
Now what?

 

[Woodslasher]

If I recall right, I soaked it with either solvent or brakleen and "rubbed" most of it off with my thumb and/or a fine screwdriver on the 192T I messed with.

 

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

A brass wire wheel, don’t over think it. The fine scratches left are not an issue.

 

[SteveSr]

Couldn't find anything on search, YouTube was a bust...
Am trying to get the old orange gasket material off the motor parts, clamshell, ms 180
Have tried some paint remover suggested but one youtuber...no joy after several hrs.
Tried some gel stripper...nada.
Now what?
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Looks like Dirko - High temp silicone. Just soak it in gasoline for a while to soften it up. May have to get creative to seal it up to keep the gas from evaporating i.e. stick it in a bucket with a lid.

 

[777funk]

I usually go over any surfaces like that (or cyl heads / blocks on car engines) with a utility knife blade. I just carefully rub it one way then the other until I'm back to bare cast iron or aluminum. Never had a problem using this method. I then clean with lacquer thinner or some other non greasy solvent. I think kerosene would also work.

 

[ZeroJunk]

I use a die grinder and steel brush. Takes maybe a minute.

 

[9050LX]

Looks like Dirko - High temp silicone. Just soak it in gasoline for a while to soften it up. May have to get creative to seal it up to keep the gas from evaporating i.e. stick it in a bucket with a lid.

Then light it. (just kidding,lol) terrycloth (old towels,etc) help grab the glue with rubbing.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

I'm going to try a fine Dremel wire wheel on low speed

 

[ZeroJunk]

I'm going to try a fine Dremel wire wheel on low speed

Cover your eyes regardless.

 

[Chevboy0167]

I love using these with my cordless Milwaukee rotary tool.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4004884248...eyk/D4VmaKcUz3PM8Na3jDHjKB|tkp:Bk9SR9bWsNieYw

 

[ZeroJunk]

I love using these with my cordless Milwaukee rotary tool.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4004884248...eyk/D4VmaKcUz3PM8Na3jDHjKB|tkp:Bk9SR9bWsNieYw

They work fine, or 1/4 inch with a die grinder. Any scratches will be filled with Dirko, or Hondabond, or whatever.

I've lost count of how many I have done. Almost impossible to screw up or I would have figured out a way.

 

[Chevboy0167]

Wonder how well a chemical remover works......

https://www.amazon.com/Motsenbocker...8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

 

[ZeroJunk]

Wonder how well a chemical remover works......

https://www.amazon.com/Motsenbocker...8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

It's just a waste of time.

 

[9050LX]

In my recollection, acetone takes off Threebond pretty good.

 

[64poncho]

Used to have Varsol ( mineral spirits) for cleaning parts at work. Would let the siliconed part just soak for a while, it would swell up, then you could scrape or rub it off. If needed, could use a powered wire wheel or Scotch Brite pad.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Cover your eyes regardless.

Yup, these little suckers get everywhere! Still picking them out of my shirt.

Well, that worked fine. I'll Lap the flat surfaces and that will be that.
Thanks for the suggestions, all!

 

[singinwoodwackr]

They work fine, or 1/4 inch with a die grinder. Any scratches will be filled with Dirko, or Hondabond, or whatever.

I've lost count of how many I have done. Almost impossible to screw up or I would have figured out a way.

I buy the 1/8" shaft by the 25ct, 3 different types.

 

[heimannm]

Next time go with a little gasoline, you will be surprised how easily is takes off Dirko.

Mark

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Next time go with a little gasoline, you will be surprised how easily is takes off Dirko.

Mark

Will do...have 3 more saws to disassemble

 

[stihltech]

ScotchBrite discs on a drill. Preferred method.