new gauge cluster now wont start

I also just realized I installed a volt meter not an ammeter. Will that affect things?

Now I don't know what you did

An ammeter is in series, the original wires are the only ones under the dash with ring terminals, a red and a black. If those are still there, you need to disconnect them from anything presently and bolt them together and tape them at the least

The voltmeter needs to be grounded, and hooked to switched 12V through the IGN switch

Here, read this:

http://www.madelectrical.com/electricaltech/amp-gauges.shtml

How much different from factory have you changed the wiring? Is this a custom cluster you've built?

You can download a complete 72 shop manual here:

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?p=1970088657


and somewhat useful, but sometimes incomplete diagrams here

http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=31