Rod bearings

:banghead:I`ve bumped this OLD thread because I`m installing the rod bearings on my stock 68 340 and have experienced the same thing. The factory service manual says that the notch or hole in the bearing (that leads to a groove in the rod cap) splashes oil on the opposite cylinder wall. I`m guessing that the hole doesn`t have to be there if the new bearings don`t come with them, but wouldn`t it improve oiling to have them? Should the new ones be drilled? The cam retainer plate does`nt have the hollow bolt for oiling either? Any answers, .......opinions even?