Nicked thrust face on rear main bearing

[Chevytu]

Since my motor was half apart, took the time to look at more things to see if I missed something as this was my first BBC assembly and I'm nowhere near a pro engine builder as you might guess... Well... Removed the crank and in the process installed a new rear seal that I had laying around, BUT I also found out a nick in the rear main bearing thrust face... Pretty sure I did it when installing the crank but did not notice it... End play checked OK at .004"
Everything else looks brand new (bearings are Kings bimetal). So now for the expensive part... What do you think? Should I replace it or leave it like that?? I did lay it on a flat with some 800 grit paper to look for high spots but nothing.

Thanks

 

[Grumpy]

its in a fairly non critical area , from the little I can see in the picture, I think you have more chance of screwing it up with installing a newer bearing than you have in simply re-installing that bearing as it is
READ THESE THREADS, and sub links
http://www.4secondsflat.com/Thrust_bearing_failures.html

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/thrust-bearing-wear.619/

 

[Chevytu]

Thanks, I was thinking of leaving it as it is but wanted an educated opinion.. I'm using a manual trans, so not sure if the clutch diaphragm pressure is something to be concerned about.
Don't know if I uploaded the picture correctly, but if I click on it it expands to a full screen.