On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 18:39:45 GMT, Per-Olof Litby
wrote:

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So this to me indicates either a faulty battery - which seems strange
since I tried a different battery last fall when the problem showed up
the first time and that didn't help - or some problem with the grounding.

I assume it's a new battery as in brand new battery? Off the shelf?

Have you tried jumping the battery from a separate source like a
battery charger or jump start box and testing the drop then? The only
reason I say that is because of your experiment with the starter
solenoid. If you are getting that kind of drop with a direct
connection to the battery, then it's got to be the battery.

Have you tested the battery with a real load type tester and not just
a volt meter?

Later,

Tom