I totally get what you mean. Some things are unbeatable especially when you know them through and through. But I have this here and now, and I got to clear out of my work shop by the weekend (pandemic taking it's toll) so I'll use it.

My best guess is the previous owner got it to replace the cooked Delco,. I thought it was junk because it was lying with a nest of old lighting tubes and a busted coil. (I also clearly had no clue what it was) I would ask him but he sadly passed away. Which is how I got this beast in the first place. Just glad I didn't toss it with the rest. Oh wel fingers crossed. If it doesn't work I have a spare 60 amp alternator I barrowed and pal who is a welding guru to slap me together a bracket.

The idiot savant