No, from what I’ve gathered in this seemingly impossible quest is that having it down there can introduce air and create a bubble that causes a hot spot. So it’s better up top. But like you, I’m having a difficult time finding someone to say “drill here.” I also have a 70673D 1976 70hp and the...
I’m trying to buy replacement exhaust plate gaskets but the ones they are suggesting as replacements for the ones no longer available don’t seem to actually match up to the plate channels and machined surfaces. Has anyone done one of these with the suggested replacements and had it work fine?