Ok, found the short, DEEP in the harness.
Not sure how two wires so deep in the engine harness get the insulation rubbed off of them.
Once spliced the alternator works again, gauges read properly, 30A mega-fuse no longer blows, and the transmission does "Total lock up" instead of jerking in and...
Well it looks like I am getting close.
Got a magnifying glass to read the Chilton schematic.
Seems it's probably the wire to the alternator and PCM.
Hoping it is not the PCM itself.
Will continue on Monday.
Now working on several Dodge diesels.
Problem of the moment is that the '94 2500 does not charge properly despite a new alternator and the trans does not lock-up properly.
I've found that the relay controlling the alternator regulator switching has no power.
It has no power as the 30a "Megafuse"...
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