Use a sharp putty knife or other knife to clean up the surface of the block.
You need to be super careful not to let any sort of abrasive particles into the
cylinders. Once the surface is clean, oil it lightly and cover the whole thing
with clean rags until ready for assembly.
Steve Thomas
3M makes these great scrubbing/sanding disks that work well for cleaning up
the gasket surfaces. You can also check the flatness of the head and
block. The head bolt holes should also be chased carefully with a tap.
Josh Muckley
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C 37+
Solomons, MD
On Nov 19, 2016 4:28 PM,
So the head is off the boat (big thanks to fellow lister and Boat Yard Buddy
Danny) and in the basement awaiting delivery for the re-build.
What beside vacuuming out the cylinders (of the head's bolts dust) should I be
doing to the top of the block? Sand it while protecting the cylinders?
