[metako42]

I rechecked the + wire and I suspect either the fusible link or the ring terminal connection at the battery is faulty, but I can't get the fusible link out - it's stuck hard! I tried spraying it with CRC but didn't help. Tried pliers and even vise grips to pull it out. Anyone have any tricks to getting one of these out?

My second option is to bypass the old alternator cable and fusible link with a new cable with new inline fusible link wire. Btw the battery light comes on ok and goes out when running.