Turn signal relay/volt meter problems

[Venado82]

Here's the scenario: I had to replace the turn signal relay on my 69 the other day. Thanks Fordman for pointing out the location of the relay. I removed the gauge cluster to replace; I wanted to clean and check everything out while I was there. I found my volt meter disconnected. I thought that maybe it had come loose so I reconnected it. Then I replaced the signal relay and gave it a try with the cluster out of the dash. The blinkers worked like a champ but when the turn signals are off the relay continues to click and the volt meter jumps around very erratically. When I disconnected the volt meter again then everything worked fine. Any suggestions??? I looked for a short and found nothing.

[sargentrs]

Sorry. Out of my league. But didn't want you to think you were being ignored. One of the "experts" will chime in when they get a chance.

[fordman]

it has to be a wire crossing over to ground. possibly in the alternator circut to the volt gauge wiring.

[Mancar1]

I would agree with fordman.

[Venado82]

Thanks. I've got a busy weekend but I'll try to get it looked at next week and let y'all know what I find.