Ammeter heat question

@Dana67Dart , @67Dart273 ,
car has no additional accessories. Stock headlights. (added crackedback headlight/relay wiring) and 60amp ALT.
-bulkhead connectors where examined, cleaned and di-electric grease added.
-will run bypass from ALT to Starter relay (8GA with 12Ga fusible link) to reduce load thru bulkhead.
I'm debating if i just hook ammeter back up. (connections looked good)
I know i have increased resistance from alt thru volt reg., adding about .25V additional at battery, which i will address with wire replacements.

I was just concerned about the heat felt at the connection, which wasn't much, at the end of the day.