Im just finishing up the ancillary crap so I can go for engine start this evening on my 403, the plate that bolts to the passenger side of the manifold for the hot air tube for the choke, is there a gasket for this like an egr gasket?

I cleaned it johnny on the spot and the surface is pretty good, but still. when I took it apart i saw nothing in there, nothing fell off and there was no debris indicative of a failed gasket....

 

Yes, there is a gasket. Was GM# 382709 but looks like it may be discontinued. Showing no stock available. Should be able to get one aftermarket.

 

Autozone # 72586

 

once I get a part number the world is my oyster..auto zone, has them *in stock*. holy cow. thank ya sir.

 

'welcome. Fire that baby up. I just started mine after sitting for 22 months. It sounded and smelled so good.