Question about rebuilding a 350
This is my first time building a 350, its out of a 94 g30 1ton van. Anyways, I was looking through this site (Chevy High Performance)and there was an article on how to build your first 350.... and it mentioned to install a press-in plug in the hole adjacent to the No. 5 main cap.
here is the quote
"Don't forget to check to see if the small, press-in plug is installed in the hole adjacent to the No. 5 main cap. If this is left out, the engine will experience low oil pressure and completely bypass the oil filter. Also install the plug in the deck surface on the driver side at the rear. If you forget this plug, it cannot be installed with the head on the block. "
when I was tearing down the block I noticed this hole was not plugged from the factory, and my question is, is this nessasary, pros cons with this in or out? I am building the engine for the street and is going to be daily driven. I am ready to rebuild now and I'd rather do this now if I have to rather than after its all built and in the car.
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