Re: QD19 running a little hot?

[Don]

You can email the pictures to me if you want:
dkellogg56@yahoo.com
Again, I want to make sure I understand the issue. The engine/powerhead is not running hot, but the exhaust housing/shift handle does get hot, correct?
If there was a problem with the exhaust cover gaskets, the powerhead would be overheating or leaking water. So, I really don’t think there are any problems with powerhead gaskets.
I understand the water is dumping into the telltale cavity and leaving the exhaust housing. But, I’m thinking there is a relief hole that runs from the telltale cavity back down into the exhaust housing, this is the relief hole that others have reported to get clogged with carbon. Bleeding a little cooling water back down into the exhaust housing probably helps keep it cool, which is the issue I think you are reporting. Look for the bleed hole(s) in the telltale cavity on the 62 10hp you have apart, try to post some close up pictures, maybe we can clarify this issue. I got rid of all my 10hp exhaust housing skeletons, or else I would have a close look also.