Jack if you want to do a voltage drop test I will gladly come over and help you guys if you like. I have been doing voltage drops test most of my auto tech career. And to my surprise most techs dont know how to do simple voltage drop testing. In fact most basic techs I talk with dont even understand it. I had to do it on my 63 last winter when I had a cranking problem even with a new battery. I agree with everyone about the mini starter also as my eng is only 10.6 comp but I have used them since the late 90's with no problems. I can bring my fluke meter over also to use if you dont have one. Ron