as I remember correctly, the gears didn´t have a special face side. If you are not sure, contact Real Steal, they are very helpful.
Had the same problem as Peter, the gears wouldn´t turn. He made the prof job, I used a mix of different gaskets. You have to look for one or two standard gaskets, which are thinner than the gaskets in this kit. You really have to measure it, incl. the gaskets, not to exceed the allowed clearance between gears and cover.
When you are refitting the timing cover (with your oil pump housing bolted to) do not forget to insert the lower studs into your timing cover otherwise you cannot pass with the studs at the oil pump housing.
BTW, to install the spacer with the dowels (and drilling the housing), did not work in my case. Then, the gears blocked completely when I refitted the pump cover. Finally I installed it without the dowel(s) and when tightening the cover of the oil pump, at the same time I turned also the gears by hand. Don´t forget to pack your oil pump fully with petroleum jelly, not with motor oil as indicated in the kit´s instruction manual. As soon as you mess around with this fiddling job, you will know why. And, do not use gasket sealant.