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pbishop · 09-26-2021, 01:38 AM

As Patrick stated, pull the instrument panel away from the dash (gas tank) and look for signs of contact on the tank. If you see it, then the bend and tape of connections is an easy solve.

Since you are running a 12v system, have you changed over to negative ground? If so you can also open the battery access panel, loosen the positive terminal a bit so you can quickly pull if off to end 'short' while you chase down the problem. As the positive terminal runs right to the starter I have an aftermarket fuse plate there as well. Only saying that is a safeguard I have, and I also have an inline fuse leading to my alternator.

Good luck and let us know what the problem turns out to be.

09-26-2021, 01:38 AM	#3
pbishop Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wimauma, Florida Posts: 121	Re: Smokin As Patrick stated, pull the instrument panel away from the dash (gas tank) and look for signs of contact on the tank. If you see it, then the bend and tape of connections is an easy solve. Since you are running a 12v system, have you changed over to negative ground? If so you can also open the battery access panel, loosen the positive terminal a bit so you can quickly pull if off to end 'short' while you chase down the problem. As the positive terminal runs right to the starter I have an aftermarket fuse plate there as well. Only saying that is a safeguard I have, and I also have an inline fuse leading to my alternator. Good luck and let us know what the problem turns out to be.