What type of gasket/sealant where?

[bikemaniac]

Would it be possible to make a full overview of the Model A engine and its mating surfaces in terms of gaskets and sealants. I am usually getting confused by all the solutions mentioned by members online ... most of them diverging heavily from Les Andrews recommendations.

To mention af few areas of interest to me

1. Valve cover
2. Water inlet on engine block.
3. Water outlet on head ... also called gooseneck
4. Timing gear cover
5. Water pump to head surface
and so forth...

People mention

cork gaskets
thin paper gaskets
thick paper gaskets
copper gaskets
asbestos gaskets
or NO gasket at all. Instead you use a gasket compound
etc etc

and all these gaskets can be installed

dry
soaked in oil/grease
gasket compound on one side
gasket compound on both sides

out of the gasket compound I have narrowed it down to

compounds that become hard after curing
compounds that stay soft after curing. For instance RTV silicone
compounds that never cure and have a tacky feel, for instance hylomar

Now, I would be very pleased if I could use either RTV silicone or Hylomar on ALL surfaces WITHOUT any gasket at all. Is that possible? That way I would only need to have one single tube that fits all. If that is not possible, could someone make a full list of mating surfaces combinations? It would be highly appreciated.

Lucas