Ok, so my starter randomly doesnt even try to start lately.
If I wait a day, it might.

Today I was able to confirm that hitting the back of it with a hammer and
then trying again makes it start no problemo.

so, is it the starter or a connection?

I just randomly remembered that in my old baywindow, when I had my 'idiots
guide' they said to try that if it doesnt even try to start, but I dont
recall what that means exactly.

other than, of course, carry a hammer with at all times. =)

thanks,
cr