When i put my girdle in my 440 i torque down the mains, then shim to the girdle then put nuts on the studs to hold the girdle? I bought mine 3-4 ish years ago installed it, and upon rebuilding my engine i have no idea where my instructions are...

also i always had a oil leak between the girdle and the block, does anyone run a oil pan gasket between the girdle and the block?

and lastly is it common to put some sort of sealer under the rear main seal? in the little trough? or just put it and oil the side touching the crank?