Hey there, thank you very much for taking the time to reply! I actually figured out the issue!
While checking continuity between the ignition fuse and the negative batt terminal when starting, I noticed that when I stuck the meter probe into the back of the fuse connector, the thing started right up! I pushed in all the connectors on the back of the fuse panel and viola! After 2 years of messing around, the thing runs like a top!
Word to the wise...always disconnect/reconnect and push those connectors in tightly!
Thank you very much!
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