just noticed that the temperature wire that goes from the back of the dash gauge to the engine block is really hot. I just found it because it burnt the hell out of my hand. Is it possible I have the 5 wires from one post of the amp gauge on the wrong post? The cardboard that lays over those 2 posts say 60 and 65. I have the 2 wire from the harness on one post and the 5 other wires on the other. Does it matter what side you put them on, because the manual doesn't state either or?
No it does not have an insulator. I took a stab at it and made a rubber on. When I got everything apart I realized one of the washers were welded to the back of the gauge. I just got everything back together and she is good to go. Now I'm having issues with the timing. It is quite confusing as its written in the book. Thank you for the insite, you were dead on with the insulator missing. Can I ask you about timing set up or should I make a new post about timing? I'm guessing its 180 out because the book says plug 1 is the opposite side of the distributor when the flywheel is on tdc.