Head gasket orientation for 4.3 Vortec

blando

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I have MOTor GASKET MO 115. See pic. Should the flatter side with the extra metal go on the block ?
 

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Ayuh,....... Unless one side says "Top" or "Up",....



It don't matter,......
 

blando

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Ayuh,....... Unless one side says "Top" or "Up",....



It don't matter,......
Appreciate the advice

No indication of Top, bottom or left or right. It seemed more intuitive to put flatter side on the block , it had the metal corners down too.
Why do they put the extra metal on one side? Seems like itd be for a reason?
 
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