Alright boys!! Almost a year since my last post and I am now halfway through replacing the stator. Getting the exhaust pipe out was not an easy job, getting the front cover off the block wasn't too bad. I was hoping to see the stator in really bad shape, but honestly...looked good. I'm hoping that since the issue only happens when it is hot, that there is a small spot within the coils that is causing the issue. A new stator is ordered and is on the way. Hopefully I'll be turning donuts and making waves very soon!