Mechanics+-+How+to+Cut+a+Gasket

=Dennis and Kody Cut a Gasket ...=
 * =Gaskets=

the metal surface clean...
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gasket area.
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tap out the outline of one of the bolt holes.
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3. Use a hand punch to poke out the hole.
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4. Use the punch to hold the gasket sheet in place.
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trace out the inner lip on the gasket.
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6. Tapping out the inner lip...
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7...nearly there.
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the holes. Punch out all the bolt holes with the punch.
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9. Use some scissors to remove the inner circle.
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easier if he used the flat end of the hammer)
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the job...
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12. Done!
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out and to help it conform to the metal surface.
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14. Smear the gasket with Bearing Blue.
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the wooden punch block.
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together and seal the gasket to prevent leaks.
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17. Sealing the gasket.
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the gasket.
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Now for the next one.....
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