One final question prior to installing the headgasket and head. I'm trying to clean off the surfaces with "No Flash" cleaner but any rags i try, keeps leaving lint all over the place on the sharp edges of the o-rings and newly surfaced head. Is there a better way to clean both surfaces that leaves nothing behind??? I would wipe the lint off with my hand but I don't want to leave no oil or acid residue from my hands and fingers....

 

Maybe a small can of compressed air, like for cleaning electronics

 

any good shape clean 100% cotton shop rags really shouldn't leave lint behind........and not paper towels or any version of paper towel though.

 

Compressed air with a lot of pressure will blow away any lint.