Author Topic: Gasket scrapers.  (Read 2970 times)

pete roper

  • Guest
Gasket scrapers.
« on: June 20, 2019, 05:01:31 PM »
In another thread recently I was extolling the virtues of my Toyota scraper and promised a pic. Well things got busy and then I had to go in for a cardio angiogram and forgot about it BUT.....



Now I have no idea why it's so good, it doesn't look like anything special but it really works like a charm and is easy to keep an edge on. I thought it had a part number on it but alas no.

Pete

oldbike54

  • Guest
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2019, 06:34:12 PM »
 Does it work as well on Imperial gaskets ?

 Seriously , a good tool is a joy  :thumb:

 Dusty

Offline lucian

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 3316
  • Location: Maine, Ayuh
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2019, 06:43:56 PM »
Uhm,  I'm pretty sure that's a shiitake spatula.

Offline Cdn850T5NT

  • Cdn850T5NT
  • Gaggle Mentor
  • ****
  • Posts: 563
  • Location: Vancouver, BC Canada
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2019, 08:36:49 PM »
'Scuse my ignorance... but pls explain re the shitake mushroom tool.
1985 Eurospec 850 T5 NT (Nuovo Tipo - New Type... i.e. Series III)

Wildguzzi.com

Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2019, 08:36:49 PM »

Offline Lannis

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • Posts: 26507
  • Location: Central Virginia
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2019, 10:06:59 PM »
'Scuse my ignorance... but pls explain re the shitake mushroom tool.

It be a joke ... it even says "Toyota" on it, and I'm pretty sure they don't run mushroom farms in addition to cars and heavy industrial equipment!

Lannis
"Hard pounding, this, gentlemen; let's see who pounds the longest".

Offline not-fishing

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 1233
  • Location: Folsom, Ca
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2019, 11:32:43 PM »
It be a joke ... it even says "Toyota" on it, and I'm pretty sure they don't run mushroom farms in addition to cars and heavy industrial equipment!
Lannis

I'm not so sure, it may be part of the Toyota Robotic Pizza Pickup.                       :grin:

Griso 1100
Rosso Corsa Lemans
1/2 a V50 III (with my son)
V65 SP - Finished but the Dyna died so it's non-op'd
'75 850T with sidecar - a new project and adventure

Offline Two Checks

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 6035
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2019, 06:45:22 AM »


Quote from: oldbike54 on June 20, 2019, 06:34:12 PM
Does it work as well on Imperial gaskets ?

 Seriously , a good tool is a joy  :thumb:

 Dusty

You get an Imperial scraper from MoPar....


1990 Cal III f/f  "Il Duce' III"
1987 1000 SPII "Il Duce' II"

Online Frenchfrog

  • Gaggle Mentor
  • ****
  • Posts: 747
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2019, 06:55:18 AM »
The Japs still know how to make seriously good knives and saws....and scrapers too by the look of it. It would seem like craftsmanship is still highly rated and recompensed  over there.

oldbike54

  • Guest
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2019, 07:21:17 AM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on June 20, 2019, 06:34:12 PM
Does it work as well on Imperial gaskets ?

 Seriously , a good tool is a joy  :thumb:

 Dusty

You get an Imperial scraper from MoPar....


  :laugh:  :bow:

 Dusty

Offline boatdetective

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 2985
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2019, 07:53:22 AM »
Looks like a nice tool. I just saw this on Amazon.  Carbide tip means it's durable, but certainly could nick an aluminum gasket face. It looks like your Toyota scraper must be a 400 stainless- which would make it easier to sharpen.

https://www.amazon.com/Innovative-Tools-International-Super-Scraper/dp/B00005A9T1/ref=sr_1_23?keywords=gasket+scraper&qid=1561121348&s=gateway&sr=8-23#customerReviews

Jonathan K
Marblehead, MA

1981 V50III "Gina"
2007 Griso 1100 "Bluto" (departed but not forgotten)
2003 EV "Lola" gone to the "Ridin' Realtor" in Peoria
2007 1200 Sport "Ginger"

"Who's the cat who won't cop out, when there's danger all about?"  -Isaac Hayes

jwinwi

  • Guest
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2019, 07:57:46 AM »
Wait... Angiogram? Hoping it didn't reveal any major problems.

pete roper

  • Guest
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #11 on: June 21, 2019, 08:28:51 AM »
Wait... Angiogram? Hoping it didn't reveal any major problems.

It revealed a whole load of shit but the good news is it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

Whether my cardiologist agrees is obviously a matter of doubtful conjecture.

The one 'Golden Thread' that runs through my interactions with anybody involved in medicine is that I'm a fat bastard who lives a life of 'High living and low thinking'. Consensus is I should try to do something about that!

I'm trying.... in more ways than one. Jude's in the UK and Ireland for three weeks though so it's hard for me to try and be sensible......

Offline 80CX100

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 1433
  • Location: Ontario, Canada
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #12 on: June 21, 2019, 09:09:07 AM »
Soft metals like aluminum or alloys I use plastic scrapers

     The real big heavy duty plastic bag ties that come on big bags of carrots, beets etc,,, are great for no damage plastic scrapers,,, they also make great pots and pan scrubbers and they are free,,, guzzi content

     Kelly
2008 California Vintage
2003 V11 Lemans
2007 Griso 1100
1979 G5 & 1980 Lemans CX100
2010 Suzuki DR650 & 1978 SR500

In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. George Orwell

Offline Tom H

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 3377
  • Location: So. Cal.
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #13 on: June 21, 2019, 11:53:24 AM »
Pete, nice tool! Hope all goes well for you!!

Tempting to find a tool like that. I have been using an Exacto wide flat tip blade for years, fit's in the large or plastic handle. Works great, but you do have to be careful, don't slip with your finger in the way, oouch!

Tom
2004 Cali EV Touring
1972 Eldo
1970 Ambo V1000
1973 R75/5 SWB with Toaster
2007 HD Street Bob
1953 Triumph 6T (one day it will be on the road!)

Offline Lumpy Idle

  • Gosling
  • ***
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 485
  • Location: NorCal
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #14 on: June 21, 2019, 12:33:32 PM »
i opted for the lithium ion version. sure its more money initially but it saves the nuisance of constantly swapping batteries while you're in the midst of a scraping project.
'97 1100Sporti
'76 850T3

"You cannot successfully determine beforehand which side of the bread to butter."
--- Anonymous

oldbike54

  • Guest
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #15 on: June 21, 2019, 05:09:13 PM »
i opted for the lithium ion version. sure its more money initially but it saves the nuisance of constantly swapping batteries while you're in the midst of a scraping project.

 I received a LI powered scraper as a gift when ordering a new Turbo Encabulator for a Ford 7.3 tractor .

 Dusty

Offline Lumpy Idle

  • Gosling
  • ***
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 485
  • Location: NorCal
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #16 on: June 21, 2019, 05:32:56 PM »
[quote
 I received a LI powered scraper as a gift when ordering a new Turbo Encabulator for a Ford 7.3 tractor .

 Dusty
[/quote]

yeah, they're great. the newer ones have LED flashlights near the nose. This is a real boon if you working underneath a vehicle - say, scraping the accumulated crap off of of your oil pan mating surfaces.
'97 1100Sporti
'76 850T3

"You cannot successfully determine beforehand which side of the bread to butter."
--- Anonymous

Offline Shorty

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 3519
  • "I'd rather lube a chain than crab a frame."
  • Location: Oklahoma
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #17 on: June 21, 2019, 05:36:11 PM »
Listen to the sawbones, Pete. Take care of you!

I used a version of this  tool countless times in the hangar. Gasket removal, separating bonded surfaces, shearing small rivets, spreading sealant, opening packages of parts. Kept sharp (you can sharpen any of the surfaces), it'll cut hose, open/close cans of paint, dig munt out of crevices.



2017 Suzuki DR650
2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Offline LowRyter

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 16685
  • Location: Edmond OK
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #18 on: June 21, 2019, 05:37:21 PM »
I received a LI powered scraper as a gift when ordering a new Turbo Encabulator for a Ford 7.3 tractor .

 Dusty

Brilliant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac7G7xOG2Ag

I had to look it up.    :embarrassed:
John L 
When life gets you down remember it's one down and the rest are up.  (1-N-23456)

Offline LowRyter

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 16685
  • Location: Edmond OK
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #19 on: June 21, 2019, 05:38:18 PM »
John L 
When life gets you down remember it's one down and the rest are up.  (1-N-23456)

oldbike54

  • Guest
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #20 on: June 21, 2019, 05:59:24 PM »
[quote
 I received a LI powered scraper as a gift when ordering a new Turbo Encabulator for a Ford 7.3 tractor .

 Dusty


yeah, they're great. the newer ones have LED flashlights near the nose. This is a real boon if you working underneath a vehicle - say, scraping the accumulated crap off of of your oil pan mating surfaces.

 Does yours have the built in vacuum that sucks up all the gunk ? It appears to be an option that didn't come with mine .

 Oh , Pete , do what ya gotta do brother , we aren't done with ya yet  :laugh:

 Dusty

Offline Lumpy Idle

  • Gosling
  • ***
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 485
  • Location: NorCal
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #21 on: June 21, 2019, 06:17:44 PM »
Does yours have the built in vacuum that sucks up all the gunk ? It appears to be an option that didn't come with mine .

 Dusty

no, i didn't get that version. i tried one once and didn't like it. the hose and the electrical cable kept getting wound up around my arm. it was a nuisance. maybe i wasn't using it right.  i have heard that there is li-on version with a pouch for the swarf but it seems like that would add to much weight to the tool. as it stands now i have a micro-focal vacuum adapter for my millerweld evacuation fan unit and that seems to work pretty well.
'97 1100Sporti
'76 850T3

"You cannot successfully determine beforehand which side of the bread to butter."
--- Anonymous

pete roper

  • Guest
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #22 on: June 21, 2019, 06:32:29 PM »
Sorry, this was obviously unwanted. Please delete it.

oldbike54

  • Guest
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #23 on: June 21, 2019, 06:44:53 PM »
Sorry, this was obviously unwanted. Please delete it.

 Pete , mate , it is very timely and useful , we are merely amusing ourselves a bit . It is after very hot and humid here at the moment , we needed a distraction , not any kind of disrespect intended .

 Dusty

Offline LowRyter

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 16685
  • Location: Edmond OK
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #24 on: June 21, 2019, 07:21:38 PM »
Pete, it's Oklahoma heat.  I know you know about this. 

Dusty's gone heat mad.
John L 
When life gets you down remember it's one down and the rest are up.  (1-N-23456)

Offline lucian

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 3316
  • Location: Maine, Ayuh
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #25 on: June 21, 2019, 07:36:32 PM »
Sorry Pete for my failed attempt at humor.  Obviously a quality made piece.   It's kind of amazing how special tools like that seem to find there way into the right hands. 

Offline Lumpy Idle

  • Gosling
  • ***
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 485
  • Location: NorCal
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #26 on: June 21, 2019, 07:40:16 PM »
it is neither too hot nor excessively humid here in northern california but if apologies are somehow required i will volunteer mine as well.
'97 1100Sporti
'76 850T3

"You cannot successfully determine beforehand which side of the bread to butter."
--- Anonymous

Offline rschrum

  • Gaggle Mentor
  • ****
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 598
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #27 on: June 21, 2019, 08:29:14 PM »
Still like my wood chisel, with a delicate touch.
15 GRISO
00 ZX12r
07 Tuono Factory
01 ZRX 1200R
19 Monster 1200R
2012 MV Agusta Brutale 1090R
08 Ducati s4rs Tricolore
22 Indian FTR Championship
Central Iowa

Offline notbent

  • New Egg
  • *
  • Posts: 15
  • Location: Sydney, Australia
Re: Gasket scrapers.
« Reply #28 on: June 26, 2019, 02:26:15 AM »
That Toyota scraper looks good and controllable to me.
Forefinger on the blade would give you a lot of feel for the angles of the slice.
I'm gonna make one cut down a cheap kitchen knife with a dremel then sharpen on a stone.
Thanks Pete!
« Last Edit: June 26, 2019, 02:27:40 AM by notbent »

 

20 Ounce Stainless Steel Double Insulated Tumbler
Buy a quality tumbler and support the forum at the same time!
Better than a YETI! BPA and Lead free.
Advertise Here