If the fuse still blows with the smaller wire disconnected from the starter, use a pair of spade terminals and jumper wires to connect a 12 volt light bulb in place of the fuse. If the brown solenoid wire to the starter is grounded, the light bulb will be full brightness when you turn the ignition switch to "crank". That will limit current to a save level, and you can move things around to see what makes the bulb go off. When it does, the short is gone.
Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 AT 5:47 PM