[Swerve-Driver]

I removed the cap off the solenoid and found that when the 'washer' inside the solenoid would move, it would contact the wire coming out of the solenoid (wire to 's' terminal) and would cause the starter to keep cranking until I disconnected the battery.
Bent out of the way so it clears and truck finally starts and runs again.

Now to re-hang the repaired fender.

What an episode.

Thanks for the insights-
SD