90 degree oil filter adapter

Mick Semantel said
I bought the 90 degree oil filter adapter for my '76 360. I noticed where the oil filter screws on has a plate with 4 holes in it. Do I leave that plate on or do I take it off. I figured if I left the plate on it would screw something up? I would hate to screw up a motor that was just recently rebuilt. Thanks for the help.
or a 3/8 hex bar or a 7/8" socket - I've had all 3 types.

BTW why are you adding a 90* to your engine?