cycle through the settings while running and check the voltage coming off the engine. If it's below 12 volts while running then the rectifier is toast and you are running off the battery. If it's above 14 volts at speed then it is probably the solenoid.

The starter is visible from the front so I would guess that it is removable. I hope. I could be wrong. This car has thrown me a few curves...


What's your mileage? Who cares. Is it practical? See #1. What happens when it rains? You get wet.