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That trick with dental picks for removing old gaskets actually works
I was fighting a stubborn gasket on a Cessna 172 oil filter adapter for like 20 minutes last week. Ended up grabbing a set of dental picks from my tool box that I bought for 8 bucks at the hardware store. Used the curved one to gently pry under the gasket edge without gouging the mating surface. Then I used some gasket remover spray let it sit for 5 minutes and it came off in one piece. Saved me from having to scrape and risk damaging the flange. Anybody else got cheap tool tricks they use around the hangar?
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linda_reed3d ago
Well, my cheap torque wrench trick is using a prayer and a prayer alone but yours sounds way more reliable.
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anthonynelson3d ago
Did you catch that YouTube video from the Torque Test Channel where they tested a bunch of cheap click-style wrenches? It was pretty eye-opening, and honestly it made me rethink my whole approach. A prayer and a well-calibrated elbow might get you close enough for lug nuts, but I found a harbor freight beam style torque wrench for like 15 bucks that's been surprisingly consistent for smaller engine work. Your mileage may vary obviously, but having something with a needle you can actually see gave me way more peace of mind than trusting my gut.
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