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Dwight Southerland · 02-09-2012, 06:06 PM

Depends who makes the gasket. Using GM 711 gaskets, I always put them on dry (and have re-used them in a pinch with no problems). They are already coated with a special paint. If the head and/or deck were broach machined, it may be a benefit.

02-09-2012, 06:06 PM	#5
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 2,001 Likes: 64 Liked 780 Times in 194 Posts	Re: sbc head gasket installation Depends who makes the gasket. Using GM 711 gaskets, I always put them on dry (and have re-used them in a pinch with no problems). They are already coated with a special paint. If the head and/or deck were broach machined, it may be a benefit.