The starter stud was stripped in the middle, corroded, extra washer’s trying to makeup for the stripped stud. The cable had been taped near the end; it must of hit the exhaust it was burnt to the copper cable. I’m hoping it didn’t short out anything. After putting the cable back on it spun over better but after a couple times of shutting it off and restarting the battery went down.

Getting ready to go the distance. I’m thinking about going with the high torque starter from Speedway, solenoid, cables, starter button, plus ignition switch. If that don't do it I guess the only other thing would be to change the wiring, it doesn't look too good either.

Has anyone used a high torque starter on a flathead?

Richard