Did this problem just start?
I had a heat issue for the 200 mile drive to Carlisle in July but it never got too bad. I had to put the heat on at one point...

Is there a shroud?
No shroud from the factory...
Was there one from the factory?

Do you burn regular ethanol pump gas in it?

yes regular gas 93 unleaded....

gauge reads a touch over mid way.. It's the dummy gauge in the dash....