Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
Head Gasket
NastyNick:
Which way is up?
Sounds stupid, but my new gasket isn't marked (some are), and it doesn't have a folded lip on the inner ring like the Clymers says. Should I use RTV as well. It looks like it had it on before, but again, my books says nothing about it.
Getting ready to finish off my rebuild. Now, if I could just get my frame back from the welders shop..... :roll:
NastyNick:
also, whats the best way to torque the cylinder down? There isn't a whole lot of room for my torque wrench to get to the two front (exhaust side) nuts. I think the torque specs are 18 foot pounds, but not sure of that either.
mikesmith:
I would contact the maufacturer of the gasket on that one,but if theres no markings of any kind I dont see how you would know(is it a quality gasket?).I dont use anything on the head gasket like rtv,I didnt have any problems using my tourqe wrench on it and it is 18 ft. lbs.On your nekt top end just leave the head on.
Sharc:
I always put the side with the burrs pointed up, but if it's reversable either side up is fine....and no sealant - just dry. On the nuts, just use a box wrench if you cant torque. It aint rocket science....just a big old 2-stroke....
NastyNick:
It's an Athena gasket (out of a full kit for the k5).
lol....thanks guys.
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