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bullrunmotor · 01-10-2024, 08:55 PM

I've got several 59A gasket sets where only one head gasket was used. They are composite style. Is there a marking that designates left or Right side?
Thanks in advance

Ken/Alabama · 01-10-2024, 08:58 PM

They are usually marked FRONT or have a notch on the front side.

69a · 01-10-2024, 09:03 PM

There is a small notch cut in the edge of the gaskets. This notch goes to the front.

tubman · 01-10-2024, 11:01 PM

The notch will tell you front from back, but he is asking side to side.

I'm mainly an "8BA guy", but I don't thinks it makes much difference. Think about it; if it was important, they would be clearly marked as such.

69a · 01-11-2024, 03:06 AM

The heads don't have a left or right. The gaskets have a front and back. It can be confusing, especially with the copper gaskets. Because one side looks different than the other. However it's not noticeable once the heads are on.

Karl Wolf · 01-11-2024, 01:54 PM

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The larger coolant holes in one end go toward the rear.

Karl

01-10-2024, 08:55 PM	#1
bullrunmotor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 210	59A Head Gaskets-ios there a left and Right Side I've got several 59A gasket sets where only one head gasket was used. They are composite style. Is there a marking that designates left or Right side? Thanks in advance

01-10-2024, 08:58 PM	#2
Ken/Alabama Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,261	Re: 59A Head Gaskets-ios there a left and Right Side They are usually marked FRONT or have a notch on the front side.

01-10-2024, 09:03 PM	#3
69a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 145	Re: 59A Head Gaskets-ios there a left and Right Side There is a small notch cut in the edge of the gaskets. This notch goes to the front.

01-10-2024, 11:01 PM	#4
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,320	Re: 59A Head Gaskets-ios there a left and Right Side The notch will tell you front from back, but he is asking side to side. I'm mainly an "8BA guy", but I don't thinks it makes much difference. Think about it; if it was important, they would be clearly marked as such.

01-11-2024, 03:06 AM	#5
69a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 145	Re: 59A Head Gaskets-ios there a left and Right Side The heads don't have a left or right. The gaskets have a front and back. It can be confusing, especially with the copper gaskets. Because one side looks different than the other. However it's not noticeable once the heads are on.

01-11-2024, 01:54 PM	#6
Karl Wolf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mill Valley,Ca. Posts: 1,509	Re: 59A Head Gaskets-ios there a left and Right Side Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The larger coolant holes in one end go toward the rear. Karl