Hi again to all who have taken an interest in the probs I've had electrically with my SM.
Firstly, I appreciate everyone's input. It doesn't matter whether it goes against the predominate consensus or not. Everyone's got different experiences and there are so many variables in this game, it's really hard to know what the most appropriate answer is to fix my the probs I'm having.
So, because I just don't have the time to analyse everything to the nth degree to manage the info and then determine what I think will work best for me, I'm edging towards the MOSFET kit to help me out here.
I've emailed the bloke (thanks so much for the link and info on this one) and basically explained my situation and asked how long before they are in stock.
So now I'll be waiting etc, but it's not a big deal cos I am busy with lots of other stuff and getting ready for my trip over to stay with my adopted 'brother' Eddy (fes). By the way, I received the pro fire coils I bought from him which will help me eliminate anothe possible cause to my electrical woes.
So for now my SM is a work in progress but one that with the assistance big time on all your help, I'm sure I'll get the confidence I had in the past and all will be good again.
So yeah, I've got a lot of great things happening in my life ATM and spending some time working on my SM is one of them.
I'll let you all know how things go when the next installment of 'Stacka's Electrical Woes' recommences once i have all the parts etc.
By the way, I had a look at an Explorer in the flesh today. In one word "Wow". It's everything I hoped for and more. Not wanting to take anything away from my SM cos I understand both offer something the other doesn't. Spending another
$6-7K on accessories has been a bit naughty though

Thanks again
Stacka