Overcharging 68Dart...need some short fused help (pun intended:)

Dana67Dart said
Can't say for sure about the 5A,
Found this on a web site:
"How many amps does a ignition coil draw?
Ignition Coil (single oil-filled coil older vehicle) - 3 to 4 amps."
So 5 does not seem out of line.

but with the coil disconnected from the dist. there shoud be no draw from the coil.

How and where are you taking the amp reading?

That sounds good...
I took the reading inline between batt and feed direct from ammeter. The less than 1A statement is because I’m using a gauge from Tractor Supply that does not have a very accurate scale. Basically the needle bumps up a hair with the distributor disconnected....but instrument panel was still inline.

This is the backyard ammeter I put together with a 30A breaker/switch that would allow me to connect/disconnect power at the gauge. :/

Thanks for the reply!!
-Corey