Dave M. wrote:
Roanin,

If the connector is getting hot then I'd suspect the connector is
failing. Does the diode get hot? Have you measured the DC resistance
through each wire going to the connector? Here's a discussion of
engine measurements.

http://www4.briggsandstratton.com/mi...eplacement.pdf

Dave M.
Checked the diode and it is shorted. Will replace it tomorrow, do some more
tests and report back.

R