The carb is a carter 2brl b&b. Before the crossover was cleaned the paint had burned off the intake manifold around the choke. Now it shows some degree of high heat but the paint has not burned away. Ken
Probably the quickest least expensive way to solve the problems then would be an insulating spacer and making sure the fuel lines are clear of high heat areas or wrapped or covered.
Stopping that hot exhaust from crossing through the intake would be a huge help, but that can be done later when you can or want to.