'78 LA cam thrust plate help...??

I assembled my 340 without the sheetmetal tab, because the one in my engine had a serious crack around the mounting bolt hole and had actually been rubbing ob the timing chain at the other (pointy) end.

Seems to be holding up so far. I suppose it would good to direct the oil on to the timing chain, but a roller chain in that location in engine is probably going to see plenty of oil.

Bob