Taking steps to identify the cause I noticed that discontecting the wire from the alternator eliminated the fuse from blowing. This wasn't always happening originally. I then was able to start the engine using the electric starter, but there were times where smoke starter to appear. Thats when the wire that comes from the solenoid to the ammeter, with the inline fuse, was melting.
Also, the flywheel was also replaced. The starter, magento, flywheel and alternator all came off the engine model 196707-0144-01-970424YE.
If you have any suggestions, I will try them and let you know.
Thanks