Originally posted by Danielz
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That's a good idea and something I was thinking about. That looks like it will fit in perfectly; if I can't find links or the right type of wire to make my own I'll definitely go that route. It seems like nissan might still have them for cheap, and if not I'll see if my local Napa might have fusible link wire. If not, fuses it is.
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Had another go at the short issue after a good night's sleep, and got it sorted out. Unplugged the remaining fusible link (so the rest of the car's wiring wasn't a factor), and started checking every part of everything - starting at the starter, working through the larger fusible link connection, to the shunt, onwards to the other fusible link connection etc.
Found the culprit after eliminating everything else as an issue - the terminal on the alternator that charges the battery is a direct short to ground, zero ohms to the chassis. Might be able to pull it all apart and fix/replace the insulator that's likely the issue, but for 60CAD/45USD (plus core charge, but I obviously have a core) it seems a no-brainer to get a reman alt and not deal with the unknowns (plus this car sat outside for a very long time before I got it and I have no idea how old the alt is anyway).
Right-side terminal in this pic:

And snapped another pic of the car while I was climbing up to get some parts out of storage.

At this point the remaining electrical work should just be the alternator/fusible link, finish making the headlight relay harness, and connect up all the switches in the center console (and the console itself). The latter two don't really need to happen for the car to be able to start up though, will do them later.
So, alt/link, make sure there are no further electrical issues, make exhaust, put some gas in the tank, and go for first start!
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