my turn light is my arm

I understood maybe the OP can confirm that he disconnected the TS switch and the short is still there

You have a factory shop manual? You can download one free, here:

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?p=1970088617

More manuals and more info here

http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=31

Dart stuff starts page 8-152

Fuse listing is page 8-114

One thing that is subject to damage is the REVERSE LAMPS which is on that fuse