62 Valiant 200 / 170 cuin /6 - Odd smell - then dead battery

When I jumper this way

View attachment 1716090581it stalls...
Lets just focus on this.
A. Why would it stall?











Most likely the power found a short to ground.
Electrictiy isn't going to flow through a resistor and coil when there is an easier path.

B. Since there are a few ways that could happen, eliminate the regulator.
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If it keeps running, then its something to do with the regulator.