Yamaha SUV gasket missing help

[birdgod]

I took out the carb for rebuild and when I am putting it back i noticed one gasket is missing. it's the one that sit between the carbs and the stainless steel plate (picture1). I plan to temporarily remove it and put on the F/A directly onto the carb since the gasket is still there. would it be ok?

BTW what is the job of the stainless steel plate beside holding the geese tube?

[birdgod]

no one?

[butterbean_29512]

You will just have an oil leak if you use the injection system.

[birdgod]

Thanks found the gasket, btw it is converted to premix.

[Myself]

That plate keeps the carb rack from rattling around and possibly cracking the manifold. It's an upper support.

[birdgod]

That plate keeps the carb rack from rattling around and possibly cracking the manifold. It's an upper support.

good to know, I am putting it back right now.