Brent, My opinion,from the looks of it, would be, the panel supporting the down pillars is strong enough to withstand any flexing or torquing of the machine. Hinging in a ,the same size, channel would be no problem,but would be un-necessary in my opinion Another option is to make a slide up channel with ears to both ends, and bolt it in place to fill the void/gap.Easy enough,but again in my opinion,un-necessary.To put the machine in such a predicament to cause flexing,bending or distortion,would be almost impossible,unless you dropped it off a cliff.Again,just my opinion.
Whoever cut that piece out,was smart enough to leave enough channel to form an L,making it alot stronger,with the panel intact.If you are worried about it, you could make it removable,in case you have to remove the engine at a later date for ease of use.Although they already put the "newer" engine in with that piece removed, it almost negates the theory of needing that channel reinstalled. Must be working so far,so the suggestion of leaving sleeping dogs lie,or if it ain't broke, no need to fix it comes to mind. But since it is yours,you have to do it the way you want.Just giving you my take on it. Regards, LOU
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