I just noticed that my water neck seems quite short and lacks the bulge around the top edge? (Yes, after assembling and painting the engine of course)Is this correct or has it been cut? It certainly doesn't look like it has been but every other one I've ever seen has a bulge around the top edge to prevent the hose from coming off.... Engine is a 67 383. See attached pic.

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