Power valve gasket

[blueice2001]

Hi guys, new SRX member here. I have a stupid question about the gasket between the power valve housing and the cylinder. I ordered all new parts to seal up everthing and new cables because old ones were fraying but I did not notice direction of gasket. If you look close at gasket there is a bevel which makes inside stick up just a little bit, does that go towards cylinder or housing? Maybe it doesnt matter but thought I would ask all the gurus for advice. I am sure I have plenty more questions because last time I worked on one of these was about 15 years ago when my sled didnt have power valves.
I do have 1 more Q, when adjusting valves, I want 2.5mm clearance between cable housing and power valve housing while engine is running, right? Where should I initially set cable before start or just leave loose?
Thanks, blueice

 

[dhoward]

go to tech pages, full write up on pv adjustment

 

[blueice2001]

Will do but it doesnt say anything about gasket direction.

 

[rx1jim]

There is nothing stated in the SRX service manual about the orientation of the power valve body gasket. I have never paid attention to the orientation of this gasket and have not had any problems with leaks or power valve operation.

 

[chilli]

I know exactly what you mean, and Ive wondered about that myself. Last time I took them all out, I put the "dent" towards the engine...

 

[blueice2001]

This is my first time and when I took it apart I didnt notice it either but I installed them all towards engine. Probably doesnt really matter. Atleast they are all new. I even had to replace 2 of the cable holders because previous owner was running all 3 without any of o-rings so they egg shaped the holes. Yamaha was only able to find 2 holders in whole country and B.O. in Japan.

 

[wooddoctor]

Is this tech page write up good for 1998 srx700 as well?

 

[JERSEYJOE]

By the way make sure the tapered part goes down