Howdy Glenn,
Thanx for sharing your time and experience. I hope others will benefit from it too.
I noticed that "hot" feeling you mentioned 'before' I got everything put back together. When the starter wouldn't even groan, I thought the battery was gone; but, the positive cable to the starter was 'hot' to touch. I didn't know why -- your explanation solves that mystery. Did quite a bit of driving today--not a hitch!
Nice visor on 'Ol Blue'; haven't seen that many on art decos!
Thanx again for making time to share your knowledge.
Regards,