Greetings . . .

My only concern with using exhaust heat into a jacket designed for water would be getting certain spots on the manifold 'over done'. I have an Edmunds 2 deuce that is designed for water heat:



I would think that exhaust gas would over-heat the entry-point sides of the manifold, which would transfer up into the base of the carb. An insulating spacer might compensate.

Water heat is indeed slower - but its uniform.

regards,
Keith

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