Tested the gauge as Deve suggested and got no movement on the needle. Still sat at E. Tested my in-tank sender as DADS50 suggested and it reads 140 Ohms (st the sender and disconnected)
at 1/4 full. Seems odd since the aftermarket gauge under the dash still works but now I'm not sure it is very accurate. Bottom line it appears the gauge is most likely shot, but not too sure what is going on with the sender. Thanks everyone for the quick responses and suggestions.
Jim