Use a vacuum gauge ($17 at most auto parts stores) to determine if a leak is present. You should see 15"-19" of vacuum at 650-725 RPM.
Use a squirt can of motor oil to squirt around the mating surfaces of the manifold & TB. The oil will be sucked into the leaking area and the engine will speed up. Avoid using flammable substitutes for the oil such as propane or throttle body cleaner. Fire is an excellent hair removal agent and no having eyebrows is not cool...