2 piece, getting ready to install in a small block, I understand cleanliness is key, I understand to cock the SOB so that one end is sticking up out of the block a bit and and the other end is sticking out of the cap a bit.

Im pretty sure that I apply oil to the seal and hope it stays there as best as possible since Im not pulling the crank in this situation.

I believe Im clear on putting a very thin sealer .....would that be ultra black or just plain ole silicone? ......on the cap/block mating surface.

What Im completely unsure about is do I put any sort of sealer on each tip of the seals so that when they go together it hels seal them and if so what kind?