1969 Barracuda Fastback

Thanks Hawk for the explanation and looking forward to see your Roadrunner back on the street soon.
RealWing, have not converted to a voltmeter yet, but when I replaced the alternator wire, I elegantly bypassed the bulkhead connector having the wire still running through the same hole.

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That was a great idea but still leaves the troublesome ammeter connections. They can also overheat and cause a dash fire. Connecting the alternator output directly to the starter relay or battery is still the best option combined with converting the ammeter to voltmeter.