Engine top end gasket question

[ksprzk]

So I'm putting the engine back together on my cl360. I bought a brand new complete engine gasket kit. However I have a question...I don't have a gasket in my kit for the last piece of the top end. See pic below. And there wasn't a gasket in there when I pulled it off. Rather there was a gummy like substance on it? Does this piece not use a gasket? And if no do I need to replace the gummy stuff?

 

[montessa172]

I'm sure someone that has rebuilt one will weigh in on this but... This looks similar to an xs 650, top cover has the rocker arms and shafts and no gasket... I used 3 bond, spread very thin... But different motor..

 

[mydlyfkryzis]

Threebond 1184 is the stuff to use on the "seam". Also used where the lower crank case and upper crank case meet.

A large tube is about $12 on E-bay. More then enough for multiple engines.

 

[ksprzk]

Thanks a ton everyone. Anyone have a recommendation on what to put on dry gasket? Do you keep yours dry? I heard some people use bearing grease?

 

[ronnie]

PM Sonreir, he has tubes of Threebond for sale... Quick shipper too