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wattyfred89
08-07-10, 05:08 PM
Its Stuck to the clutch case? and i need the surface perfect to put the new one on

beabert
08-07-10, 05:16 PM
I use a stanley blade at a shallow angle, doesnt have to be perfect as thats the point of the gasket. However dont be taking chips out either.

Dave20046
08-07-10, 05:42 PM
Stanley blade for me also.
Be careful.

Razor
08-07-10, 06:28 PM
gasket scraper

wattyfred89
08-07-10, 09:30 PM
i used the wedge end of a woodern close peg! worked well when sharpend regularly..and no risk of damge :) thanks anyway

keith_d
08-07-10, 09:52 PM
Plastic plant labels work well on aluminium parts. On old steel engines I'd use the side of an old bevel edge chisel.