I'll check it out. I have looked at the spark when trying to find out why it wouldn't start and it was quite bright and fat. But, I've never checked the supply voltage. Plugs are typically a light tan color, not black or oily.

I don't suspect that is it, but I'll leave no stone unturned - you never know until you check it. I'll measure current draw and voltage and report back.

At VIR that was the first time I'd ever had the heat shield on the car and I was surprised that my problem didn't go away. But, remember my started died and we had to replace it Sunday morning. Could be that ailing starter couldn't turn it over fast enough to do the trick during hot starts. We'll have to re-check that situation now that a new one is on there.

R