verslagen1 wrote on 03/18/11 at 16:20:45:Normally that is bolted up hard on the fender.
So if you're isolating it and it doesn't short out,
and then you ground it does, kinda indicates this is your problem.
that the rectifier is burnt.
there is a test for that one, gotta go, so do your own search.
Thanks, I think. You didn't have to respond if you didn't want to. I'm aware is is normally bolted to the fender, I already stated that. If I misread your response, I apologize, but it's responses like this that makes folks reluctant to post questions. If you recall, I explained that electrical was not my thing.