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I believe the plate is supposed to be there and is primarily for locating the starter. My machinist/engine builder and Ford motor sports tech concur. When looking to buy one I realized there are many to choose from. Some are universal with knockouts (like an electrical box). I found a company that sells a Cleveland specific plate. I'm traveling now and don't have the brand name with. The one I bought from them is good quality. If anyone is interested I will find the name and post it.
Mike
That part is properly called a block-protection plate, and its main function is to protect the rear of your increasingly rare 351-C block from flying debris from clutch and flywheel explosions. They are stock on all Ford engines of the period- some interchange among block types. Wrecking yards are full of them. A few aftermarket shops offer them in heat-treated 6061-aluminum for the weight-conscious owners (like me).

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