This is pretty common, Jay. I get it on my '72L's fuel gauge from time to time. Seems to be condensation, possibly brought on by the weather. A lightbulb in these gauges would heat things up and keep the interior dry, but unfortunately, there are none. If you add a light, that would probably fix the difficulty.
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