1966 Pontiac GTO head gasket

1966 PONTIAC GTO
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MUDTRUCK1974
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1966 Pontiac GTO V8 Two Wheel Drive Manual

Which side of a head gasket is up when not marked?
Jan 10, 2010 at 1:54 PM
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if the head gasket looks the same on both sides it shouldn't matter. If the head gasket is steel then spray it with a permatex type spray and install with the ridges up.
Feb 2, 2010 at 9:20 AM
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