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I have had to remove the pushrod cover 3 times since I began working on this 216. Each time the gasket was damaged in the process. This is the gasket set I used each time. For the fourth time I am going to be using a different one. Is there a way to seal the gasket and still be able to remove the cover without totally destroying the gasket. I've been using Permatex on the block/head side and just a bit of silicone adhisive on the pan side.

Thanks,
Jackie

This cover is large and floppy. Before you seal it back together, put it on without any gaskets and tighten the stove bolts. Then use a feeler gauge to find any big gaps and mark their location so that you can straighten it out.
I use 3M weatherstrip cement to attach the gaskets to the cover, and nothing on the block.
Carl

I use 3M weatherstrip cement to attach the gaskets to the cover and motor oil on the block side of the gasket.

The head surface is flat, so no adhesive required there as stated above, make sure tin is perfectly flat. Do not over tighten bolts. Chevy has made fittings to put under retainer bolts to spread the load if you have hold down bolts around the edge of the cover. You could make your own. Do you have a breather that is open?

Ed