308 head gasket instillation

hoggyrubber

i am almost ready to install the new best brand gasket on my 308 with a 262 cast iron head. what do you guys use when installing. seems like i read using some sealing stuff around holes. what kind, and on both sides? i have some of copper gasket paste would that work? if not what's better? also on chevy engines i have used permatex white sealing compound on the head bolts do i need to use this on there as well? also should i use torque specs in shop manual seems like someone posted # a little lower than those in another post a while back. sorry i searched and didn't see enough info to make me feel comfortable about the job. thanks and throw out any other info you think will help.

hoggyrubber

thanks for all the good info. i will follow it. i may try to lap one of the valve seats it has a little pitting, may have sat open for a long time or something. thanks again.