Jim:

Thanks for the added advice. Am attempting to put it in tonight and gearing up for the battle. I'm going to get my game face on and go for it.
I'll note the caution with the PS nut and consider that. $95 for the rebuild but that included the guy replacing the damaged brush on the voltage regulator. Would have cost me an additional $39. My rebuild place is a bit expensive but it is basically new now.
I sure do appreciate all the help. Man, my hands are simply not coming clean these days. 3 baths in fast orange to no avail.

Don

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