These look to be cutout for the seal, are yours?

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/attachments/wp_20131018_010-jpg.2055650/

The rope ends must touch, and each side should be slightly higher then the cap and block so when they are bolted together, the seal is pressed together forming one continuous seam.

Last edited by Joe H; 12/28/2015 12:07 AM.