I presumed the big hole in my front pan was factory,
but now, in looking at the parts diagram, they only
show a little hole in the same area.
Does yours not have the big hole like mine?

quote outboardnut:

You were right Buc
The hole was hidden by the hood seal.I ‘m surprised that Johnson never put a grommet there to prevent chaffing.
Now I need to figure out what to use to cut a 2 inch hole in the front lower pan for the carb to breathe