One way around this is to install a Bosch type relay that's available at about any parts store to relieve the strain on the ignition switch. Find the blue "igntion run" wire coming out of the bulkhead. That is what feeds your VR and ignition system. (On newer cars, some other loads as well) That wire IS NOT fused
Cut the wire at some place you have or can make a little slack. Feed the blue wire coming out of the bulkhead to the trigger / coil on the relay. Ground the other coil lead of the relay. CHECK that there is not a diode in the relay, if it is, it will be polarity sensitive which one you ground.
Next you have power into the relay contacts, you can get that with a fuse/ breaker off the start relay, and to your new relay.
Last connect the "engine bay side" of the cut blue wire to the loads contact on the relay.
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@Mattax @67Dart273
Just chiming in to let you guys know that I haven't bailed. I wanted to have some PICO stuff on hand before getting back to it. I live in a fairly remote small town and struck out, no PICO distributors anywhere in the greater area! Steve (4spdragtop) is helping me out and I should have next week.
I have a question about the Relay solution proposed if I need to go that route. Is 11.6V in the blue ignition wire adequate to trigger the relay? I have a Bosch relay with 2 power outs (87A 87B). I'm thinking 87A to ignition side of ballast and 87B direct to the regulator. ??
Thanks for your help so far.