>
> In light of there not being a complete ground, hadn't it be best to check
> the main ground strap from the engine/transmission?   Assuming this
> has not already been done?

Bad engine grounds will show up as a cranking problem and/or overheating of
smaller grounds like the strap between the left head and body.  On a Syncro
according to Bentley it can wreck the needle spring inside the speedometer.

Yrs,
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