It's time to apply the old Sun machine slogan- - - - -"We test- - - -not guess!" It's vitally important to test cranking voltage while the hot start problem is happening, not before or after. Then, once the cranking voltage is known, you can use a battery load tester to find out how much current draw is involved by loading the battery down to the same voltage reading. That's the diagnostic procedure I've been using for over 50 years, and I've yet to encounter a problem I couldn't solve. If you don't have the equipment or the experience to do that, it's time to turn the problem over to someone who can test the system properly. Tennessee's not that far away- - - -come on over! I'm sure the engine will be plenty warmed up by the time you get here! In the meantime, change that carb inlet filter and solve the "vapor lock" that isn't there!
Jerry
