What is the Best way to prep the 6.0 DECK?

[mcdaniel1991]

First, I did search but all the threads seem old. I know having it decked is the "BEST" but i cant do this. I have watched alot of videos and read a few threads and everyone has a different method. I need to order everything im going to need to prep the deck in the next 2 weeks so im trying to get a parts list going!

 

[Csilva187]

what works for me is razorblades, 220 grit, penetrating oil, brake cleaner, and a bag of terry towels from Cosco that I wash with bleach for clean up to get rid of the dang fuzzes lol. I'm also a weekend warrior and that last sentence was long! Sorry fellers it's my bedtime. Good luck OP!

 

[mcdaniel1991]

Any other methods?

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[Rideracelivemx7]

i called DI and talked to a few guys there when i did my 7.3. he said a thing of Scotch bright, scrape scrape scrap with the razor blade until nothing else comes off then go to town with the scotch bright. youll see the difference the pads make for sure. I used brake Kleen after to clean up and then hit it a few more times. i spent about 2-3 hours each side until it was perfect. 2 blocks this way and no issues so far.

 

[mcdaniel1991]

I keep hearing about using a roloc? From 3m

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[littleredstroker]

I don't work on 6ohs ,but emery cloth on a block and wd40 has done good for all the blocks/heads ive done. I would most definitely recommend not using anything air/electric powered

 

[mcdaniel1991]

Im leaning more towards the emery cloth scotch bright approach and i guess a razor blade.

 

[mcdaniel1991]

Ok i called Maryland performance, Bullet proof diesel and i called 3M. Spoke with them a little and everyone i talked to is recommending 3M Roloc # 07524 with base # 5339. I am about to order these im just not sure how many i will need. Obviously only 1 base... 3M also suggested Surface Conditioning Disc 07481. Has anyone used these?

07524

07481,They also have these in fine and super fine. 07515 07516

5339 They also have these in fine and super fine.

 

[Mdub707]

You have to be VERY careful with those, you can actually remove material if you're not careful. The object here is to have a clean surface, not remove any material. The best way is to have the block brought to the machinist and have it decked. That's not realistic for most though. I asked a ton about this before doing my headstuds, got 100 different answers. So many different methods. Having a flat stone to measure your warp on the block is a good idea. Ford's spec is .004" across any 6" length, .002" across any 2" length and .001" across any 1" area, or under.

 

[Snake]

After 3 head gasket jobs, each with a slightly different method of block prep, I'd recommend the Roloc 07524 and a large honing stone (used for sharpening knives). By large I mean 2"x14"

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[mcdaniel1991]

After 3 head gasket jobs, each with a slightly different method of block prep, I'd recommend the Roloc 07524 and a large honing stone (used for sharpening knives). By large I mean 2"x14"

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Do you have a link to this said stone? I didn't find any with a quick search.

 

[Derek@Vision Diesel]

The roloc disc works great but do be careful. Ford has a prepping solution that works for cleaning, but doesnt remove material

Brake clean
the roloc disk
a precision straight edge to check your work
and titanium knifes about 6" long to scrape surface

 

[Snake]

Actually, here's the exact one I bought based on several recommendations.

http://www.amazon.com/Winco-12-Inch...637742&sr=1-1&keywords=large+sharpening+stone

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[mcdaniel1991]

a precision straight edge to check your work
and titanium knifes about 6" long to scrape surface

Sorry to be a pain but could you give me links to what your talking about?

 

[mcdaniel1991]

Actually, here's the exact one I bought based on several recommendations.

http://www.amazon.com/Winco-12-Inch...637742&sr=1-1&keywords=large+sharpening+stone

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Sweet ill buy that. do you just use the fine side and run slide it up and down the block or circular?

 

[Derek@Vision Diesel]

We use this to check for flatness

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?item_ID=637117&group_ID=681606

I don't have a link to the knifes. Just a very stout and sharp over sized razor blade.

 

[mcdaniel1991]

Ok i found http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-12-iGag...622?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20d4129f06

And http://www.ebay.com/itm/371001750049
These should work right?

Felling pretty dumb lol. All i'm finding is kitchen and pocket knives.

 

[4.0l sahara]

Do it by hand imo.

 

[Csilva187]

Whs^

 

[mcdaniel1991]

Do it by hand imo.

OK so what did you use to do it by hand?

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