Seems like it would've been simpler to lay the gasket on the baffleplate / oil pan BEFORE ever assembling......then "correct" the hole alignments......using a roundfile or punch..... Maybe your engine cases are warped??? gggg Matt Nall 69 stocker, 66 vert, 65 v8, 66 turbo, Vairboat, Sandcar, 64 140 ALLVAIR! Timogen was a softy!