59A Head Gaskets-ios there a left and Right Side

[bullrunmotor]

I've got several 59A gasket sets where only one head gasket was used. They are composite style. Is there a marking that designates left or Right side?
Thanks in advance

 

[Ken/Alabama]

They are usually marked FRONT or have a notch on the front side.

 

[69a]

There is a small notch cut in the edge of the gaskets. This notch goes to the front.

 

[tubman]

The notch will tell you front from back, but he is asking side to side.

I'm mainly an "8BA guy", but I don't thinks it makes much difference. Think about it; if it was important, they would be clearly marked as such.

 

[69a]

The heads don't have a left or right. The gaskets have a front and back. It can be confusing, especially with the copper gaskets. Because one side looks different than the other. However it's not noticeable once the heads are on.

 

[Karl Wolf]

The larger coolant holes in one end go toward the rear.

Karl