Gasket Dilemma

I try never to use raw cork.
But when I do;
Front chain-cover preinstalled,IndianHead (or weatherstrip glue in a pinch) on the Block. RTV in the corners, screw in studs or line-up pins on the second from the corners. Put it all together before it tacks up. Gently snug every second bolt, then the inbetweeners. Come back later and torque it.
Why Indianhead on the Block? Cuz it comes off easy with a razor-blade. You will only ever once put weatherstrip glue on the panrails; I try not to use it.