block cleaning for head job

[Jeckstine]

What is the fastest and safest (for the block) way to clean the head gasket surface when doing a head job. My compressor can't keep up with the air tool to use the small disc to do it.

[Snake]

That's probably a good thing. If you were trying to use a small disk to prep the surface, you'd likely end up with an uneven (not 100%, completely, absolutely flat) surface. Which is essential to keeping the head gaskets from blowing.

But I don't know the best way of getting the job done....

[2000 7.3 6speed]

I normaly use a razor blade to scrape the old gasket away. then use a scotch bright pad to clean it up

[66Bronco]

Gasket scraper and carb cleaner. A little time consuming, maybe an hour or so per head, but it won't hurt the block.

[djh]

I use 3M Roloc scotchbrite 2" discs in either an airtool or drill after scraping all the large pieces with a standard gasket scraper.

[sinner6.0L]

scotchbrite and a brass scraper/carb cleaner. it's slow and tedious but it works. also, keep the scotchbrite from getting down in the lifter valley

[Jeckstine]

I was actually using the roloc system and did not know it. I may get a adapeter to use them in a drill. Thanks for the help!

[Jeckstine]

got my block all cleaned up. Thanks guys. Just waiting on a lower valve cover gasket and can start putting it back together.

[StrokinKY]

LOL at the thread title!!!!!

[ssamsom]

LOL at the thread title!!!!!

Thought I was the only guy thinking that way!