Thanks guys.

We have a big cable to the big stud in the starter. My question is I guess...how many amps does the starter draw, not to crank the engine, but to engage the drive gear?

The little stud just engages the starter and the big stud actually turns the starter.

Do I have that correct? If so, that little stud can't draw anywhere near 100 amps can it?

That's what's causing the confusion. Everyone thinks those wires need to be the same size as the stater cable.

I hate electricity.