Issue: Generator-to-Alternator Conversion

[Tak28Tudor]

My generator started making noise from the front bearing. I am going to keep the generator and rebuild it. However, in the meantime, I purchased the basic 30-35 amp alternator conversion kit (6V positive ground).



Before replacing the generator with the alternator, I kill power to the car at the master cut-off switch which I installed right after purchasing the car. I then install the alternator and hook up the same two (2) wires that were on the generator to the single alternator post. Should be a simple swap... When the installation is complete, I turn the power back on at the master switch but the car instantly blows the 30 AM fuse. (Fuse that sits on top of the starter.)



I cannot connect the wires to the alternator without blowing a fuse. "Houston, we have a problem." (Obviously I have not had a chance to start the car.) The car is 6V positive ground and there are no bare or broken wires. I then switch the alternator out with another alternator thinking the alternator is bad. The same problem still exists...



So far, I have reviewed in detail the Wiring Diagram provided by MAFCA. The previous owner of my car has the Coil wired differently. The Black Wire from the Coil is connected to the passenger side of the terminal box rather than the driver's side of the terminal box. The other wire on the Coil runs to the ignition switch.



I am going to switch the wires to reflect what MAFCA represents as the correct way to wire the Coil.



Do you all think this could be the problem with blowing the fuse?



Thank you for your guidance!
Brent