Sticking the gasket to the block is a good idea- - - - -sealer isn't. You need contact cement, like 3-M weatherstrip adhesive. You want the side rail gaskets to stick to the block securely, so they won't slip around as you lift the pan into position. The yellow adhesive is known as "gorilla snot" around most of the tracks where I've raced. Spread a thin layer on the block, and the gasket, and let the stuff dry to the touch before attaching the gasket. It bonds instantly, so you need to be very accurate with the placement. Once the side gaskets are in place, the end strips get installed the same way, with the ends overlapping the side gaskets. Use a small bead of RTV at the corners where the sides and ends meet.
Start ALL the pan bolts before tightening any of them, then snug them up a little at a time. Once all the slack is removed, turn the bolts an extra 1/4 to 1/2 turn to compress the gaskets a little. Don't overtighten! Be sure the short nipple that sticks out of the bottom of the block engages correctly with the oil manifold in the pan. It's easy to damage the nipple or the manifold while installing the pan, which can result in failure of the connecting rods due to lack of lubrication.
Good luck!
Jerry
