Thanks, I really like the copper also. A funny thing I just noticed today was that the starter solenoid was bypassed and a car solenoid used to achieve the start. I noticed that because I was trying to figure out in the manual how to wire the main fuse or even put it on, I am surprised I didn't pick up on this earlier. It seems to work-- I did energize it today to check my valves and the electric before I start it. I did try it with the solenoid on the starter first before trying the added one and of course it was a no go, then I went to look at used starters and found prices from $60. (as is ) to to $600. (guarantied to work) for a starter for this aq 130c. I hope to find a working one soon. The old main fuse that came off 3 years ago was blown and there is a lesser inline fuse--maybe 30-40 amp---coming off the old solenoid. I did get some resistance/ heat today at my pos. battery cable but I thought it was because I don't have a full load of oil in the engine yet. As to splashing it, I wish it would be this year but there is still a lot of things to do and my work is still crazy busy and its been too hot to work outside most of the day here- and with water restrictions I spend a few hours spot hand watering my garden/crops/lawn on the days I don't get irrigation or a watering turn--we are allowed 2 watering days a week plus irrigation. I'm hoping for a full on start this next week after I move it outside and add a simple water and gas set up. I hope there's enough water in the lake when I do get to that point when I splash it!
