update - i unhooked all wires from solenoid. there is no longer continuity from hot post on solenoid to case of starter, so i assume the starter/solenoid is fine.
disconnected wires from alternator and checked for continuity from heavy wire post on back of alternator to ground, no beep so all good there.
touched lead to the wire terminal that connects to back post on alternator, other lead to a ground and got a beep. This is with wires still disconnected from solenoid and single wire adapter disconnected from voltage regulator plug.
the center 2 of the 4 spade connectors on the voltage regulator harness plug also have continuity to ground
looked closer underdash and wires are pretty butchered up. car ran and drove before though. was a 6cyl column shift car
it seems starter/solenoid and alternator are fine and issue is in the underdash wiring? any chance this is normal?
thanks again
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