Right that makes sense. I tested it without the bearing of course. It contacted the shaft and arced.
I am still stuck. I went out and purchased a Short Tracer and just realized I cannot use it! The Main in-line fuse is that is blowing! In order to trace you must remove the fuse that blows and connect to the terminals the fuse connects. But, if the fuse is not connected, I cannot energize the tone module ! So I am stuck in the mud still.