head questions.

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M-Technic owner

Discussion Starter · Dec 25, 2008

where is a good head shop in murfreesboro
and whats a good way to remove an old paper intake gasket?.. its a bitch to get off with a razor blade

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venom_5

· #2 · Dec 25, 2008

dremel tool = bye bye gasket

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dremel tool?..
well shoot.. i mean ive already got a lot of it off theres just a few spots around the bolts i cant rly get off with the razor.. id hate to spend a chunk of money for a 5 minute job.. is there nothin i could soak the bit of gasket in like alcohol or somethin..
how much is the tool?

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85rx-7gsl-se

· #4 · Dec 25, 2008

I sometimes spray the gasket with something like brake parts cleaner and then scrape it with a razor :thumbup:

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M-Technic owner

Discussion Starter · #5 · Dec 25, 2008

85rx-7gsl-se said:
I sometimes spray the gasket with something like brake parts cleaner and then scrape it with a razor :thumbup:

word
thanks man

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venom_5

· #6 · Dec 25, 2008

oh, assumed you already had access to a dremel ... but razor is the way to go if you dont

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Ventolin

· #7 · Dec 25, 2008

Take a dremel to that 'fro

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M-Technic owner

Discussion Starter · #8 · Dec 27, 2008

alright. i might do that or if i can get some suggestions on a good head shop or machine shop for the cheap ill take it there nd get everything checked out nd serviced so itll be done right...
anyone?

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MFG_Racing

· #9 · Dec 29, 2008

what exactly are you needing checked out, surface for flatness? valve seats???? let me know I can help

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M-Technic owner

Discussion Starter · #10 · Dec 29, 2008

both..
anything that can cause the head not to work..
im thikin about redoin some of the components like the valves and springs.. and the cam nd camgear

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MFG_Racing

· #11 · Dec 29, 2008

i can check it out for ya give me a call. 615-627-8633

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Mitch Detailed

· #12 · Dec 29, 2008

ive always done this myself when i rebuilt a couple heads. just pull the valvetrain, sit all the valves together and spin them one at a time. you'll see if a valves bent. look on the seat off the valves for any irregularities, if none are presented, put your valvetrain back in and use some lapping compound and spin them with a lapping tool for a good while. pull the valve back off the seat, wipe the valve and the seat off with a rag. if both surfaces are gray in color, you have a seated valve.

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· #13 · Dec 30, 2008

the guys at blockworks by the old fairgrounds do a really good job. i have seen their work on sleaving blocks and milling and decking. good guys and good work on everything

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M-Technic owner

Discussion Starter · #14 · Dec 30, 2008

MFG_Racing said:
i can check it out for ya give me a call. 615-627-8633

i will some time soon

nskforlife said:
ive always done this myself when i rebuilt a couple heads. just pull the valvetrain, sit all the valves together and spin them one at a time. you'll see if a valves bent. look on the seat off the valves for any irregularities, if none are presented, put your valvetrain back in and use some lapping compound and spin them with a lapping tool for a good while. pull the valve back off the seat, wipe the valve and the seat off with a rag. if both surfaces are gray in color, you have a seated valve.

idk im just thinkin about buyin all new internals for it and gettin it all professionally done either by a friend or a shop

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TT Fairlady Z

· #15 · Dec 30, 2008 (Edited)

ive had all my machine work done for the Z at mikes speed shop... they are located on broad beside sonic close to where performance concepts was at... they charged me 80 bucks to resurface my heads and did a great job... hell they have done a great job on everything ive taken there

just a sugestion...

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M-Technic owner

Discussion Starter · #16 · Dec 30, 2008

i might go there tomorro

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MFG_Racing

· #17 · Dec 31, 2008

ehh sorry, hope they do better work than they use to... several bad experiences with mike.

kitc5252 said:
ive had all my machine work done for the Z at mikes speed shop... they are located on broad beside sonic close to where performance concepts was at... they charged me 80 bucks to resurface my heads and did a great job... hell they have done a great job on everything ive taken there

just a sugestion...