OK. I guess I'm the only one out here this time of year. I'll keep
posting as I keep working.

I found that the charging coil is not open (good I hear) but the output
is 7-8 volts. I know a lot about electronics and no standard rectifier
is going to get me to 13-14 volts.

The only other problem that I have is still the starter. I think it
might be fried. Any good test I can do?

-Joe all alone on the interweb.