WTB 318 2bbl intake

I picked one up at the local mopar show for 10 bucks but im not sure if its good or not. the sheet metal cover that goes under the center of the manifold looks like it might be bent a little and i see what looks like carbon coming out from around the edges. does this mean its cracked or what? it is the exhaust that goes thru the center port and up under the thermostat bucket right?
I guess that plate being bent could have let oil into it and it could be burned up oil... but im not sure.