I have a 64 thunderbird with a 390. The car ran great for years until recently when the points burned out. They were original autolite and very brittle when I tried to file them the plastic broke. I installed an aftermarket set of points and the car ran fine, with one exception. The amperage is now incredibly high on the dash guage and will only run once before burning out the starter solenoid and battery. I'm thinking it may be a bad alternator regulator, as I put a new battery and solenoid today and she fired right up, but amperage was high still. Once I stopped the car and tried to restart, the starter would clunk into position but not turn. On second attempt the solenoid clicked but starter didn't do anything. Has anyone had similar electrical problems? I'm thinking it's the alternator regulator, but could it be the aftermarket points somehow? I don't know please help me.