Originally Posted by SD Blue

Ditto,

One trip to the eye doctor after drilling upside down and then having to wear an eye patch for several days, was enough for me. Wearing that patch, with the eye strain on the other and the resulting headaches, I realized how much effect loss of eyesight can have, especially if it is your dominant eye. I've found the best solution is getting the most comfortable eye protection you can find so you won't mind wearing them.

BTW, the clutch engagement problem sounds an awful lot like a regulator. Maybe it's not grounding to the alternator case very well. On mine, a little cleaning in that area solved the problem.