Originally Posted By ScottSmith_Harms
I'd be very leary of your Ammeter wire, they are prone to shorting and melting at the bulkhead connector and the gauge cluster. Typically these connections corrode with time and humidity. I'd HIGHLY suggest a new reproduction wire harness (year One sells M&H replacements, very nice). Yes, expensive and a PIA to install but worth it, you may be saving your cars life, probably the #1 reason for dash fires.

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Thanks Scott,
Yeah, I recall E-Booger had an in-depth article on that issue - I left that connection loose on a /6 Dart I wrenched on back in my youth, my Dad (electrical engineer, whose DNA obviously didn't come my way.. ) solved the mystery and I haven't forgotten it to this day.. so it was on my list to check... new wiring hardness, hmm... I'll check over other connections and see what I find for crisped wire insulation or corrosion.. and get a fire extinguisher for the car..

Cheers,
- Art

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