Well during my investigation I removed the light switch and found that the lights would flicker when tugging on the wire harness. I could also make the engine die with a little harder tug. I found the ammeter nut was VERY loose. I tightened it down and hopefully squashed 1 more gremlin.
Thanks All
Jackie
Thank you Jackie. The the careless, jack leg, over-eating, low self esteemed, under-achieving shade tree mechanic who listens to me when I talk to myself feels much better about himself, knowing now that he is not alone.

Carl