What? I have a hole in my carb? How'd that get there?

Had the engine out, repairing the oil pan and working hard to button it up good. Cleaning up everything, and I see this hiding at the base of the carb. WTF, how'd that get there? I am replacing the motor within 6 months and it will be a 2 bbl, so JB weld it is.

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