<VV>Fan bearing part deux

[Padgett]

OK have everything apart and so far looking good. Block cleaned up nicely 
and cover is new but the fershluginner baffle is giving me fits. The old 
gasket is rock hard and unscrapable. Have dropped clear back to a razor 
blade scraper and when it gets any bite, it just stops, the old gasket 
remnants do not lift.

Any recommendations of what to soak it in ? My secret to being leak free is 
a perfectly clean and smooth surface and that means *all* of the gasket 
must come off.

I know there must be a way but must have it back together friday night.

Suggestions that do not involve cutting and bolting welcome.

Padgett