Amp Gauge Blow Up

[bliss]

Somehow, the Amp Gauge stopped working - battery issues surfaced and while checking all this out noticed that the wiring to the Amp Gauge and the Amp Gauge itself have been fried - some of the wiring practically melted together, some wiring ended up with no coating - only bare wire.

I'm surprise that there was no fire. I'm unclear as to what would cause this type of issue - anybody have any idea?

Anyway, re-wiring is necessary.

My question: What are the options at this point? Obviously one could replace the AMP Gauge and each wire, but is there wiring loom available from the Starter Solenoid?

My ERA was built in the late 80's so the wiring is old. It does generally follow the ERA wiring scenario, although the wiring pattern shows a link from the AMPS Gauge to the #1 Fuse Box - that Fuse Box has no fuse. Therefore, this is sort of a wiring Nightmare.

I'm officially not a happy ERA Cobra owner.

Input will be appreciated.