1962 electrical problem

[Earl Chapman]

Just recently put in a new wiring harness. Now when I press the brake pedal the gas guage goes over to full. Also I when turn the turn signals on the gas guage jumps every time the signal flashes.Have tried new turn signal switch, still same problem. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[Dennis C.]

Re: 1962 electrical problem

Earl - Very thoroughly check every ground attachment on your car. After you do that, check them again. There will be some gauge spiking on a '62 due to inadaquate (sp) rear grounding from the factory, but what you describe is over the line. Best, Dennis

[Rob Dame]

Re: 1962 electrical problem

If you can't find the bad ground run a separate ground wire from the sending unit to some inconspicuos place on the frame.
Rob

[Ed Jennings]

Re: 1962 electrical problem

That's probably the ultimate fix for all C1's.

[Dennis A.]

Re: 1962 electrical problem

Earl...

Adding the Tank ground sure worked for me.