When you say “cut out “ does the engine quit entirely or just stumble and run rough? The amp meter flickering should not affect the engine. You can bypass it by hooking the two heavy wires together- just tape them up well so they don’t touch anything else. See if this changes anything - it should not. Next look for loose or corroded connections, the ignition switch, or possibly a bad coil.
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