Thanks guys! I got some work to figure this out.

1. I do have the "excite" wire connected to my ignition switch and it only has power when I turn on the key.

2. Power to my ignition switch comes from the starter post wire, but I'm not sure if I used a #10 wire. More likely I used a #12 and I can change that. I have a 30A fuse on this line and it was the one blowing when I'm trying to start the engine.

3. I picked up a ground wire for the alternator and I'll get that installed

4. Thanks for the AI info. That sounds pretty much what's happening in my situation.


~ John in Utah
1946 1/2Ton w/4-speed manual transmission w/1960 235 engine
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