[dpoltzer]

Thanks for all the great input thus far; I added a 3rd starter shim but still have the same result! I then checked voltage on either side of the coil with the key "Off", both sides of the coil were at "0" volts. Then with the key in the "run" position: negative side of the coil measures .23 volts. Positive side of the coil measures 5.42 volts. Cant do further tests until I find an assistant. What do these results tell us, if anything? Dave