How to Assemble the Front of a Small Block

Should a 318 that has been found to be without a drip tab, or a bolt with the whole in it or oil plugs, should it be retro fitted as I am in the middle of changing cam,lifters,timing chain,heads and intake? This article is great for a gear head and do it yourselfer!!

I have the required plugs(Dorman 555-009), I believe I could fabricate the drip tab and the special bolt....

Thank you, Erick