Head gaskets, which way up?

[liquidlew]

Getting ready to put it all back together, got a set of Felpro Marine gaskets for my 4.3 and the instruction sheet doesn't tell me which way to install the head gaskets and intake manifold gaskets. I assume it needs to be installed a certain way since one side is a bit different from the other, and I've never done this before. There is some stamped letters on the head gaskets and some raised blue outlines on the intake manifold gaskets, which way is up? I want to do it right the first time! Thanks!!!

 

[rocket1968]

Re: Head gaskets, which way up?

Did you try fitting them? Normally the bolt pattern or shape will give it away.

 

[Jim Graham]

Re: Head gaskets, which way up?

Letters or numbers go up. On the intake gaskets the raised silicone ribs go up also. Good luck Slim Jim

 

[liquidlew]

Re: Head gaskets, which way up?

Thanks Slim Jim and Rocket! Yeah, I noticed how the head gaskets fit on the pins when I took the old ones off. On the new ones one side looks a little different then the other so I figured there was a correct way which the intruction sheet doesn't tell me. Hey, also, how do you get a signature on here? I tried twice but I don't see it on my posts! What am I doing wrong?

 

[liquidlew]

Re: Head gaskets, which way up?

Never mind on the sig, it's on there now. But now I gotta come up with a clever quote...

 

[whywhyzed]

Re: Head gaskets, which way up?

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