Is there enough material that you could drill the old o-ring and install a takeout tool or something you can grab with pliers?
Krunch On Feb 23, 2017, at 8:16 PM, Dave duChêne <duchen...@gmail.com<mailto:duchen...@gmail.com>> wrote: I really thin skim of silicone sealant usually works. Be careful to cover the end seals properly as they like to leak. Have you tried gently tapping the pick in behind the ring so that it grips well? On 23 February 2017 at 20:45, marion branham <marion.branh...@gmail.com<mailto:marion.branh...@gmail.com>> wrote: I have the set of picks. No way is that thing going to give :) I fought it for an hour. Heat has been suggested but I just can not see using a torch on the head . I live in South Carolina. And on the sealent for the valve cover gasket. It said to put it on the end caps ( half moons ) which I did. Am I suppose to seal it all the way around ? These manuals are REALLY misleading. On Thu, Feb 23, 2017 at 6:00 PM, Dave duChêne <duchen...@gmail.com<mailto:duchen...@gmail.com>> wrote: You can buy a "pick" at any automotive supply store (shaped like the letter L). They are very hard and sharp, get in behind the ring and pull it out. Be careful not to damage the aluminum head. Keep us posted. On 23 February 2017 at 18:55, marion branham <marion.branh...@gmail.com<mailto:marion.branh...@gmail.com>> wrote: No, I didn't put any sealer on them. I have found very little info on how to do this LOL. The copper gaskets have been in there since 83 I am thinking. On Thu, Feb 23, 2017 at 4:10 PM, Richard Potter <rpot...@anaheim.net<mailto:rpot...@anaheim.net>> wrote: Bend the tip of an old screwdriver and try to get it under the gasket It takes a bit but they will come out Then clean the head before putting in the new ones From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com<mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com<mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com>] On Behalf Of Dave duChêne Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 12:24 PM To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com<mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] No way the crush gaskets are coming out Don't do that, be patient. It takes a bit of practice to learn this stuff. Did you put any type of sealer on the gasket? On 23 February 2017 at 15:52, Marion <m...@doonbugg.com<mailto:m...@doonbugg.com>> wrote: Well, I ordered new copper crush gaskets. 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