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Tom Wesenberg · 11-21-2013, 06:24 AM

My 52 Studebaker V8 gaskets are marked "THIS SIDE UP" and the crimp goes against the block, even though it could fit either way. I've always put the crimp up on my Model A's though. I don't know that it will matter in my lifetime.

11-21-2013, 06:24 AM	#8
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Head Gasket Crimped or Rolled Edges Up or Down My 52 Studebaker V8 gaskets are marked "THIS SIDE UP" and the crimp goes against the block, even though it could fit either way. I've always put the crimp up on my Model A's though. I don't know that it will matter in my lifetime. Last edited by Tom Wesenberg; 11-21-2013 at 06:24 PM.