ammeter

Why? By doing what I suggested, the bulkhead connector and the ammeter are completely taken out of charging system's operation. It worked on my car!

No, the bulkhead connector is NOT taken out. Power still has to get into the interior feeding the ignition switch, headlights, and all accessories. You HAVE taken some of the load off, but you have NOT repaired any damage that might already be there

That is why the MAD article is so important. It explains all this