[SSSammy]

I did mine differently .. first clean the old gasket and adhesive from both the head and cover with an adhesive remover or lacquer thinner.

If you have Edelbrock heads, put a dab of silicone gasket maker on the little gap where the head and intake manifold meet and trowel it smooth with a blade. Let it cure before the next step.

Then stick the new gasket to the valve cover with Permatex Hi Tack or silicone, your choice. Do not put any adhesive on the head side. If rubber gasket, just bolt it on. If cork gasket, rub the head side with grease to saturate the gasket. You need to be able to remove the valve covers for valve lash adjustments from time to time. This way, you can do that and not need a new gasket every time.

Don't over-torque the cover bolts .. 5 ft-lbs is enough.

Sam