JUMPING AMP METER -- Me Again

--I had the same problem, it turned out to be dirty contacts in the ignition switch. Used a relay to supply the regulator. You might get away with spraying contact cleaner into the ignition switch (not the key hole but the switch behind it) and working the key. --
-- I didn't mention it -- But -- I replaced the ignition switch with a new one. -- Same result. - It's for sale - cheap - so that someone else can mess with it. -- If not, I'll use it as a Day Light Car, until it burns up. - Thanks to everyone. -- Dick