1994 Dodge Spirit Electical burn smell

DMC09

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1994 DODGE SPIRIT

Electrical problem
1994 Dodge Spirit 4 cyl 45,000 miles

I have noticed an electrical smell coming from the engine somewhere when the car is running. I recently changed the battery, but I've checked those connections and they are secure. I don't know where to check for other possible loose connections, I couldn't see or tell where the smell might be coming from, there's is no smoke. What do I need to check? Do I need to be concerned to the point where I shouldn't drive the car? I'm concerned that it might start on fire with my wife and newborn.

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CH112063

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If you don't see smoke, almost all of the circuits are fused so check, maybe oil is leaking slightly down the side of the engine. The charging system, remember has a new source of power so you may be smelling the increase in voltage in the system. If the battery was old and dead I wouldn, t worry. If it was new an overcharge condition(rare) may be present but your voltage indicator would show it.
No smoke. Ok Joe