Dumb ***....lol (meant in jest...)
You can just drill and tap the hole for a hose nipple to the right of the thermostat bore (passenger's side).
BTW, I went thru a battery on the cordless preoiling a stroker last night before i realized I was turning the oil pump in the wrong direction...lol. I looked in the mirror and said the asme thing to myself.. "Dumb ***"