That happened to the aftermarket 12v gas gauge on my '54 (converted from 6v to 12v). I had overtightened the contact to the wire on the sending unit. Must have collapsed the insulation and grounded it out. Backed off the nut a little and solved the problem.


- Lonnie
My '54 3104
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