15 HP Chrysler frying wires

[Jonvk]

Took my 15 hp chrysler out of storage and hooked up the battery. Smoke rolled out from under the hood. Yes the battery was connected correctly.
The two starter interlock switch wires are fried. I disconnected the wire that goes to the starter and quickly connected the battery again with amp meter. No current draw that time. I took out the starter and that spins up fine. Starter switch, interlock switch, and kill switch test fine.
I also looked around for any other wires that could be shorted to block, all look good.
Anyone have any ideas what could be the issue? I also could us a wiring diagram.
It ran great when I winterized it.
1978 15 HP Chrysler
Model 158HA

Thanks,
Jon

 

[wickware]

Re: 15 HP Chrysler frying wires

Below is a link to the closest I could find. I'll check my Clymey Manuel later if needed.

http://www.maxrules.com/graphics/force/wiring/CHRY35_50_80_84.gif

1. Why is a stator showing in a mag sys?
2. Do you have a mag or electronic sys?
3. Have you looked under your flywheel for any possibilities?

 

[Jonvk]

Re: 15 HP Chrysler frying wires

This has the MagnaPower III
I have not looked under the flywheel yet, but looking at it last night, the rectifier is toast. It measures .045 on AC1 and +, and .53 on AC2 and -. Even when I switch the leads. Could that have been what released the smoke when I hooked up the battery? I will look under the flywheel tonight to see if anything looks like it got hot.

 

[Jonvk]

Re: 15 HP Chrysler frying wires

Took the Flywheel off and everything looks good. Nothing looks like it got hot.