Friendly update for those still following...
Truck was habitually not cranking over, or cranking too slowly, so I found myself either parking on a hill, or jumping myself off my own battery by bypassing the cables leading to the starter, and connecting the battery and starter with jumper cables. I knew it was the cables not connecting well, but needed to finish my dissertation and graduate. Got that done and started a new job that gave me a little more free time.
Put all new cables and one new battery terminal. I like the wingnut style terminals rather than the traditional ones and upgraded there as well. Bought the cables online and then built them to length. Really pleased with the outcome.
The truck has such good compression, that now with adequate power going to the starter it fires right up on the first crank.
Also took the time to finally install my window stickers that I got for donating to the forum.
I hope none of you are too discouraged with life. I know a lot have complained about 2020, but it's been a pretty good year for me and I feel pretty blessed overall. Have enough to meet my basic needs and my wife and kids are all in good health. Can't ask for much more... (hope you enjoy the message on the back of this septic truck as much as I did)
All the best,
-Uncle Spencer
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