Chrysler 360 intake manifold cover

Hi everyone. I have a boat with dual Chrysler 360s. The boat is 1974, but the engines were replaced in the late 80's. One engine has a coolant leak that looks like it's coming from this cover. I removed it and was surprised that there is no gasket! Should there be one? Does coolant even flow through this manifold? Or is the leak elsewhere (it looks like the leak could also be just to the right of that cover, maybe from the intake manifold gasket?)

Thanks!


Author: Burmansound