Re: 1940 Super 8 Head gasket

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2024/5/3 10:54:01

The gaskets I've seen make a provision for the little bleed hole at the front of the block at both ends of the gasket so it can be installed either way; both gaskets illustrated in post #1 show that. If in doubt, just visually check it. As to which side up, I was taught that the gasket is best installed with the edge folds of the flanges facing the head, the thought being that if damage occurs to the surface it's a lot easier to re-surface a head than to deck and block.