yeah I it crossed my mind for a minute not to to it but this block barely has any holes so I knew I had to & to find out what I did wrong on the other one & not repeat it. after I made the holes I had to dremel around the perimeter to elim a bit of fluff so there is a very slight depression there a few tho below the gasket level that I was thinking of filling judiciously with something. Let me see if I can get the pics to come up.
GOT EM & on the one there is a small hole close to the fire ring & that is OE & I did not add any that were that close. EDIT you can see the darkened perimeter area that I was thinking of adding something to. Not sure if I should use anything (yet) but I for sure am gonna be real vigil on this one. any thought on a sealant?