[mikepellegrini]

Thanks John. Yeah, it's a turbo bellhousing and it's on properly.

Yeah, the compression is definitely better in this engine. The old engine had 181,000 miles; this one out of my parts car had 116,000 Big difference.

I don't think the current to the starter is bad, I really think it's the current to the solenoid - seems like it's cutting in and out.

I'll clean all the connections first, and if that doesn't make any difference, then upgrade the wires like you suggested.

What a pain in the butt!