Denny...thanks for the diagrams and comments. I am running VDO gauges with Painless wiring in my Brookville A Bone that is 5 years old.

The gauge has worked exactly as you said until I installed the battery disconnect. I have it hooked up as in your first diagram. The battery is in the trunk, however, due to hot start problems I've installed a remote solenoid before the starter. Do you think that is what's causing the problem??? If so, what would I do to remedy the situation?

Thanks Den