Topic: Quick question about cam case..

[sweatshirtolympics]

Do the valves have to come out to remove the cam case and also what grit sand paper is safe for cleaning aluminum?

Thanks guys ^^

[sweatshirtolympics]

And also a quick pic of the setup for your viewing pleasure.

[Thekramer666]

If your reffing to cleaning the seal surface I always use fine Scotch Brite pads

[sweatshirtolympics]

Yes, perfect thank you

[sweatshirtolympics]

But no as far as I can tell they don't need to be removed..

[bryanj]

There is no grit of sandpaper(or emery/wet and dry) safe for cleaning gasket surfaces as the grit can get into the motor and destry all the bearings

[sweatshirtolympics]

Awh yeeeah, good thing a full motor tear down is in the works 

[bryanj]

Cellulose thinners or 2Gun Wash" should remove all traces of gasket, goo or otherwise, along with GENTLE scraping or scotchbrite----THEN a really good clean out

[sweatshirtolympics]

Awesome Bryan thanks, got the head off last night, this thing had no head gasket with pools of oil at the top of all 4 Pistons lol.

[bryanj]

The only difference between a 500 and 550 gasket kit is the clutch cover gasket and the only difference in the seal kit is the 500 has a push rod seal where the 550 has a blanking plug.

If you are tearing it all the way down fit a new primary chain---costly but there is no tensioner and it can wear through the main oil galleries when worn.

Did it actually run with no head gasket?