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I don't see a corresponding gouge in the bearing shell so that nick is probably one that has been there since the last rebuild. If it has no raised edges maybe safe to leave it.

If it has raised edges then it probably happened recently. You might carefully polish off the edges with very fine file or some fine wet/dry sand paper wrapped tightly around something with a flat side like a nut. just be careful not to wash the junk into the bearing. Maybe a little dam of playdoh


When you have the new bearing cap in place check the sealing surface at front of block lines up with the sealing surface on bearing cap. Would not want a new leak!