In a message dated 96-01-02 11:06:52 EST, MIKE.WHITE@law.utah.edu (Michael A.
White) writes:

>> - does this seem weird to anyone else?
>> - why would you want to have such a plate?
>> - would there be any harm in replacing it with a normal one (this is
>>   probably covered by the answer to the previous question)?
>
>That's how my engine came as well.  No hole in the plate.  I've never 
>bothered to get one with a plug in it.  I just undo the 6 studs and 
>watch the hot oil run down my arm and splatter all over the place!
>
Yeah, add me to the list of the drain-plugless!  Trouble is, no local parts
houses have the proper gaskets for my plate - I resort to cutting my own.
Just another way to spend my time on a cold winter morning...

Ruthie B.
'75 Westy - the Great Pumpkin