Check the SEARCH feature on this site. There are GREAT posts concerning the changing of the oil pan gasket on the 216 cu.in, engine. I attached the side gaskets to the pan with "yellow death" 3 weather strip adhesive and let it dry overnight. Attached the end gaskets to the slot in the main bearing caps with "yellow death" again. Make sure all surfaces are very clean. I trimmed the little tabs on the ends of the side gaskets and put a bead of ultra gray Permatex RTV in the corners where the end gaskets meet the side gaskets. A little trick I learned years ago with these cork gaskets was to smear a thin coat of petroleum jelly where the gaskets meet the metal surfaces on the block and end of the pan. There are many of us that attach the side gaskets to the block, but if the engine is in the truck it is very difficult to get them lined up and keep them stuck to the block. Kind of a trial and error situation here, but that is how I did mine. NO leaks so far.

Tim

"Pay attention to the details! It ALWAYS pays off."

1949 Chevrolet 3100 Series 1/2 ton Pickup
1964 Chevrolet C10 (Ol' Yella) (SOLD)
1958 Chevrolet Biscayne 2 door (SOLD)
1970 VW Beetle