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As is always the first suggestion...absolutely positively start with the correct battery cables! 2 gauge or better is a must on a 6V system. They give you all those massive terminals on the starter switch and starter for a reason. The best means for correct cables is to visit the welding supply store and build them as you need. It will probably cost you $40, but they will last as long as the M. Another good tip is to NOT crimp the terminals on...solder them on with electrical solder. Put the terminal in a vise with the open end facing up. Insert the cable and heat the terminal with a torch. All that's left is to feed the solder in till the terminal is completely full. Let the terminal cool for a few minutes. With the terminal full of solder, it's IMPOSSIBLE for moisture to get in there. Be sure to use shrink tube over the connection to make it water tight. As long as you keep the terminals coated once installed, it will be the last set of cables you will ever buy. The next thing to look at after that is the starter. I would remove it and just have it gone through (brushes, starter drive, etc). The cost isn't exuberant if you know the right people, and the reliability will again be there. Another thing to be sure to have done, is to have the armature cut. A lot of rebuilders will overlook this, and it WILL affect the performance of the starter. Be sure to clean the housing where the starter mounts too, to insure a good ground (+). You should be good to go after that. Do it once, and do it right...you won't have to worry about it again! This is how I have my H set up, and I never have to worry about whether it is going to crank over or not. Isn't this winter stuff great? 0 degrees here in Wisconsin is a test for an starter and fuel system. Good luck! Billy
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