#2 cylinder now the hottest

[NewMoon]

So I just got back from annual and we put a 1.5" x 5" cut out in the sheep metal in front of the #5 cylinder behind the alternator.

This reduced the operating temperature of #5 by 40-45°!

Now the #2 is running the hottest. I just replaced the baffling, so i'm wondering any other ideas on how to bring it down. It's ~365° in cruise but 35° hotter then the rest.

[GeeBee]

Lower baffle correct?

[gdwinc]

Do you have a picture of the cut out?  My Ovation has a "pixie hole" but my #5 is always the hottest by at least 35 degrees during cruise.

[NewMoon]

On 7/13/2025 at 8:01 PM, GeeBee said:

Lower baffle correct?

Yes, seems to be. Just replaced them all

[Gee Bee Aeroproducts]

Show pics of baffle seal

 

what material and thickness 

Pre cut 

or 

from roll or sheet