Thanks for the replies....

so if what is stated is true....this block (which appeared to never have been opened before), had oem head gaskets, etc.. Are you saying this motor would have never had oil circulating through the filter???

The bores still had cross hatch in them....could this had been a factory oversight?

Thanks for the info....guess I never really thought about it cause I always stuck the plug in....when i saw it missing and it being a roller block it got me to so I trhought I'd post it up!!