I've not specifically delt with this issue but since it's an overflow device and the break is essentially at the same place as the normal hole in the tube, it would stand to reason to me that leaving it as it is shouldn't cause any harm. Just make sure the oiling passageways into the rocker shafts are clean & open. Your rocker shafts should be full of oil befoe the oil gets to the opening anyway.

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