[AT] Head gasket question

[Robert L. Holtzer]

Johns:  if the hole size and pattern is symmetrical, would it make a 
difference?  On an inline 4 cylinder block I there may be differences 
in the size of water passages between front and rear of the 
engine.  I believe this type gasket is usually labeled for block or 
head side.  My vague recollection is that the B gasket pattern was 
symmetrical so is there some other reason for crimp orientation?  Any 
thoughts?  Just curious -- not a challenge!

Bob Holtzer

At 01:01 PM 11/24/2008, you wrote:
>OK, I stumped all the local experts again--not so hard to do
>lately!    Does it matter which way the gasket crimp faces--toward
>the block or toward the head?  (On a JD B)    There are no clues on
>the gasket and Fel-Pro is shut down for the holiday.       John W.
>
>                     In the wide-open spaces of NE Oregon
>
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