got it figured out...did some swap tronicks with the solenoid parts, fixed the cap crack with some 2 part apoxy and clamps (temp fix til i get my new ministarter) upgraded to new 2/0 gauge welding cable for the positive and negative cables and quick disconnect posts for the battery. things turning over like a dream now. Here are a few pictures
Crack
Temp fix (that worked great...clamps don't need to stay on but i didn't want to chance it)
New cables and q/d's
Starter in (i think it looks great with the big cables
