Timing Chain Gasket Question

[samdotcom]

I have just bought a timing chain cover gasket set for a 401 nailhead engine and I have a gasket question.
The gasket for the bottom of the timing chain cover seems to be correct as far as alignment, but is too long on the ends.
Should I drop or lower the pan.....or.....cut the gasket to fit? The original gasket left no clues when I removed the cover?
Thanks



Sam

[Robert Bates]

For this car I am not sure, but I know that on other engines I have trimmed to size as needed......... but you should reference your shop manual if you have one

[telriv]

Clean the area really good with brakleen or some other fast drying solvent. Then use silicone where the gasket ends meet after trimming to size.

[samdotcom]

Thanks again for your help. As usual you guys have saved me a lot of work and worry. Again.....Thank-You!
Sam