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Ammeter is famous for loose connections on the back. Loose + electricity = poor connection = arcing = heat = funny smells, melted wires or worse.
Remove center console immediately and tighten the rear ammeter studs/wires/nuts.
If it is too far gone already, you can bolt the two wires together and then heavily tape them to fully cover all metal. No meter, but no fire.
Larry
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