ok my camshaft thrust plate has a nick @ 2 o clock can i still use it an if i can is it ok to flip it over to the side with out wear i would love to replace it but can't find one ???

and when i got the block back from the machine shop there is no oil filter by pass valve in the block ?? where can you find one of them baby's the part store people look @ me like i'm from outer space when i ask

thanks for your time

the good rev.