This may a be a stupid question by I need to make sure

Valkman said

Is it a bad idea to lift the motor using a carburetor plate with an aluminum intake?View attachment 1715007541

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IMO yes.
I don't even do it using a cast one.
I might do it with "junk" manifold.
But that's me.
Better safe than sorry.
Only takes one.