Grounding the alternator always blows the 80amp alternator fuse from my experience. did the alternator fuse blow a second time after you replaced it? Also I have had the alternator fuse burn up near the bottom where it was not visible through the glass, when you check them make sure you actually take the glass of and inspect it. other electrical issues im not sure, the fuse is supposed to protect against other problems. are you using the correct fuse?? if not that could explain the smoke under the dash.