Dumb, dumb dumb. Not paying attention.
Hooked up new battery in reverse. I have a 1974 Super, which has an alternator.
After about 5 seconds, electrical tape that I had put on the terminals started melting/smoking. I immediately pulled the terminals off the battery.
Cussed a bit, and let things cool off.
Hooked battery up correctly. Now the generator light has a slight glow, no matter what. Gets brighter when I turn electrical things on, or brake lights come on.
Is there a voltage regulator somewhere that I fried and need to replace? The fuses seem Ok. What needs checking?
Thanks, Lynn (feeling STOOPID)
1974 Super