Sealant on the figure-8 gaskets?

["John Middlesworth" <top_down@worldnet.att.net>]

A few years ago I sprayed my figure-of-8 gaskets with the blue Permatex stuff
before installing them in my TR4 engine.  I've had no problems, but was this
necessary?  I'm preparing to assemble an engine for a 3A and would like to
know the collective wisdom of the list.  Should I put sealant on the gaskets
below the cylinder liners?

John Middlesworth

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