Mike1992
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- Jul 19, 2003
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Springfield,
Missouri
A few days ago I pulled my head to upgrade my head gasket and bolts as I'm wanting to go with a MLS and ARP's. The head is going to the machine shop and I'm working on making the engine deck as smooth as possible with a DIY in mind. I started off with a green scotch brite and some brake cleaner, then used some "goof off" chemical with another scotch brite. This got most of the junk off and I then began to block sand the deck surface with 400grit. After a few hours of 400 I moved up to 600grit and this is where I am now. There's some fairly deep pitting from the old stock gasket as you can see and I just can't seem to get it. Will a MLS gasket seal over the pitting? I plan to keep stepping up the grit paper I'm using for a glass like finish. Everything checks out with a straight edge and feeler gauges so far, so I know I'm not doing a horrible job. Thanks Mike
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