5.7 Head Gasket Orientation

[joeybobo]

I am replacing the heads on my 2000 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI. I have the OEM Quicksilver head gaskets (#27-75611001), however there are no obvious markings indicating which side of the gasket goes up. One side has slightly raised sealing surface outlines, and some imprinted text, the other is smoother and has the word "Marine" ink stamped several times. Also the holes for the dowel pins are different, one is circular and one is triangular.

​Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

 

[Bt Doctur]

Look at them closely, this goes to the head or faces up
This side faces the block

 

[joeybobo]

Look at them closely, this goes to the head or faces up
This side faces the block

Thank you!!! Can I ask how you can tell? Is it something I missed, or you just know from experience? Just curious.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Since Noah was sailing the Ark

 

[kghost]

Since Noah was sailing the Ark

I thought he had and EFI Volvo Penta ??????????????

 

[Bt Doctur]

Nah, newer Axius