Darn smoking wires

[Dakar Timm]

When reinstalling the alternator on our ‘66 Coronet I “ assumed “ the black wire was a ground . There were three wires . A dark blue that I plugged into the “ field “ spade connector. The thick red ten gauge went from the threaded post directly to the battery .
In hindsight I should have connected the black wire here , true ?
When I connected the battery negative terminal the smell of wiring burning told me indeed I had made a mistake .
I believe this fusible link is what sacrificed itself by shorting out . Any help in locating a replacement would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

 

[493 Mike]

It appears someone has bypassed the OEM black (original alternator output) with the red wire. The black runs through the bulk head connector (P cavity) and feeds the ammeter and several other circuits at a large splice behind the dash. If you do not have a FSM you should purchase one.
Mike

 

[D1esel]

When reinstalling the alternator on our ‘66 Coronet I “ assumed “ the black wire was a ground . There were three wires . A dark blue that I plugged into the “ field “ spade connector. The thick red ten gauge went from the threaded post directly to the battery .
In hindsight I should have connected the black wire here , true ?
When I connected the battery negative terminal the smell of wiring burning told me indeed I had made a mistake .
I believe this fusible link is what sacrificed itself by shorting out . Any help in locating a replacement would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
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[Dakar Timm]

Thank you both . The diagram isn't clear in regards to the alternator wiring or am I missing the obvious ?

 

[Bird 426]

You can get a new fusible link from Jamie at Mega Parts in Lacrosse, Wisconsin. May be time to think about renewing your old harnesses too.