Also- I do plan on using permatex ultra black on either side of this gasket ( between plate and engine block) the gasket that was in place was slobbered up pretty good with silicone. There was a thick bead between the front bearing block and this plate so whatever caused the bent plate happened when this engine was put together last. Maybe the bolts and screws pulled the plate closer to flat? In any case i’ll Have a flat plate going back in with a schematic of ultrablack for good measure.
