No, just clock it where you have the most filter clearance & hold it in that position as you draw it up into place (50 lbs) cuz you dont want to be turning it once the adapter is close to being bolted to the block (it's hard on the circular gasket). Glue the gasket to the recess first (Permatex MA99 high tack, the red gasket cenent/glue in the spray can is excellent). FYI be sure to clean the block recess squeaky clean & thin washer goes under bolt head on the outside (use sealer) and the thick cork washer on the bolt inside the concave cup. Felpro sells the large circular gasket seperately which is a bit thicker than the one that comes in the 3 piece MP kit & it seals better but with good prep you will be fine with either one