it should.
I have thought about that, and this
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=2524
no moving parts.

but I would see if a modern equivelent worked so I didn't have to change the gauge.

0-90 Ohms most GM cars, 1965-up
73-10 Ohms pre-1989 Fords & most Chryslers
240-33.5 Ohms Industry standard, works on many popular cars
0-30 Ohms most pre-1965 GM cars
16-158 Ohms most '89-up Fords