Cam thrust plate?

[Johnny Dart]

Just picked up a rebuilt 360 (1978 block),and am begening to put it together.

Question is on the cam thrust plate.
Usually there is four bolts,the top left bolt with a hole in it for oiling.

My motor only has three bolt holes,and three bolts.
All the bolts are solid.

Reading a book I have it says some engines use a small drip rather than the hollow bolt.

Is this what I have?

Thanks.
John

 

[DusterBoy15]

on my motor i only had three bolts and 3 holes all solid mines a 76

 

[pagilman]

Is this what your talkin about? I hope this helps. I believe there are 2 3/4 inch rough spots that go toward the engine. Walt:sign7:

 

[pagilman]

Forgot to tell you I scratched my *** for a half hour before I could figure out where the drip plate went. Walt

 

[pagilman]

:ramboS If your heads are casting number 4071051, I would love to have them and have lots of stuff to trade. Walt

 

[Johnny Dart]

That is the same plate I have minus the piece of tin on the bottom.

It makes me wonder if you use the bolt with the hole for the drip plate model?

Anybody know?