I've always been a fan of Permatex No.2 Form A Gasket on both sides of the gasket...I just spread it around the entire gasket surface with my finger. Any open bolt holes get thread sealer as well.
Mike B
Mike Boteler
1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod 1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep 1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo 1984 Jeep CJ7 +++++ Silver Spring, MD