'Hot' cylinder after overhaul?

Since a major overhaul about 60 tach hours ago now,
I've noticed my #3 cylinder (O470R, 182) is running
consistently hot. It is typically 30-40 degrees warmer than
the average, which puts it at 4-bars in the EDM700
display. To keep this cylinder temp down, I'm having to
leave the cowl flaps open in cruise, which slows me down
some 6knots or so. EGT's are all equal.

Does this indicate extra friction in that cylinder which could
be a problem? The engine as a whole is using about 1qt
every 15 hours or so now & I followed the Continental
break-in procedure to the letter. It's running great.

Did someone miss a bit of baffling in reassembly? Can
missing baffle really make that much difference?

Perhaps things will return to normal after a few more hours
and I should stop worrying. Comments?

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Dr. Tony Cox
Citrus Controls Inc.
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