<VV> Looking for a voltage drain

[Smitty]

Thanks for the suggestions.
?Now I checked again today and with NO switch in the harness, the bright red 
lights come on again when the battery is connected. There is a very small 
blue spark upon connection. So there is no smoking short. Power sneaking 
around some how.
?The plan is to start at the starter and disconnect the purple and yellow 
(and big red + cable) wires to try to isolate the problem. I'll continue to 
trace the source of power till I find it. Pulling fuses are also in the 
plan.
PS rebuilt starter from Clarks with new solenoid, and new battery cables.
PPS message sent to Corvair Forum also. To damm?hot now to start the process 
now.
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Smitty Says.;  Maybe I missed it but did you ever say Early or Late.  With 
an Early don't ever forget about the heater hose shorting to the battery 
post at the solenoid.  Not only makes a big resister out of the hose 
reinforcing wire but also make a lovely fire if it gets hot enough.