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The thing that is really getting me is the 8v that the signal wire is getting at the solenoid. What could cause it to only be getting 8v when the battery has 12.3v? And why would the starter still not start after giving it direct power from the battery? When giving it power directly from the battery, the shaft will pop out but it will not spin. Ive checked and rechecked all of my grounds visually. How should test them with a multi meter?
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Was this 8v reading when you jumpered it with the 14ga wire? Its probaby from the wire being kinda thin, and a poorish connection, but a little weedwacker should start off nothing… 
8v is freeking low for a starter though…