I have the column completely disconnected and still have the problem. I Take out the fuses one at a time and the only change I get is when I take out the fuse to the rear harness which obviously cuts out the fuel gauge. The harness is original. I haven't taken the block off of the wall yet that might be my next move. I am getting a back feed or short from somewhere which is why I was wondering if it could be the oil gauge or limiter.
There is no fuse between the fuel gauge and the rear of the vehicle. The only fuse in the fuel circuit is the one that feeds the IVR (instrument voltage regulator). The IVR feeds the + side of the fuel gauge and the sender is hooked, with no fuse, to the - side of the fuel gauge.
Sounds like you have a short and the fuse you pulled is the circuit feeding that short.
