No washer gaskets in my kit?
They're not much bigger than 1/4-inch flat washers. Should have been in the Motobins kit but if they've gone AWOL, just cut up your old case gasket using the spots where the screws pass through.
The small gasket/washers do not really
seal anything. They act as spacers; same thickness as the case gasket and prevent any bending forces acting on the case cover as it is torqued down.
No need to oil the new gasket. Snowbum says don't put
anything on the gasket as its thickness is OEM designed to position the large bearing
just so. That said, I used a tiny dab of sealant to hold the paper washers 'cause spit didn't work.
May be after the horses have run outta the barn, but I put some reference marks on the bean can mounting tabs and the timing case to help get the can and engine close to timed position.
You're almost home. Press on. Monte
