I have a 65 Ford Galaxie. I put a 289 w/ Cruise-o-matic in it. Here are a couple of questions

1. The carb has a "hole" in the top above the bowl. This is a stock 2 barrel carb. Is this normal? It seems that fuel could slosh out or dirt could get in.

2. Automatic on the column. It seems that the shifter is the opposite of what it should be. example D is reverse. R is drive and P is drive. How is the shift rod suppose to be connected to the trans? I have pictures of mine if someone could compare to theirs.

Thanks in advance
Mark