Thanks for the reply. I am leaning towards the solenoid also, i think ill pick up a parts store replacement first and try it out. I realized after i pondered on it that when it would stick on the wires getting hot was probably from the current of the constant on starter, and when i would jiggle the wires, i was also jiggling the solenoid which most likely freed it. Ill pull the starter off and inspect it and have it tested for good measure. Ive already replaced the terminal end of the red cable, i guess ill also do the black for good measure once again.