Breckwell Big E new combustion blower, hole I don't recognize

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Nov 28, 2011
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Central Maine
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Ordered a new combustion blower, and note the 1/4" hole (next to the caulk). This hole is not on my old motor.
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Do I caulk it over?
 
Nevermind. I took the coverplate off assuming the temp sensor for in there, but the coverplate stays in place.