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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 10:09 AM
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Default Can gaskets be installed upside down?

I'm talking mostly about the base gaskets. One side is "raised" and the other is "flat".

Which side up, or does it matter?
 
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though its a competitors gasket i will go as far as to say it its typically raised "embossment" side up.

Rocker box gaskets?

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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 06:26 PM
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I just installed Cometic metal base gaskets and I don't think they would go but one way due to the dowel/alignement holes.
 
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I just installed Cometic metal base gaskets and I don't think they would go but one way due to the dowel/alignement holes.
I noticed that tonight. I guess I can't mess that one up anyway.......
 
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