68 Barracuda........ Temp and Gas Gauge Issue.

OK, before you proceed,,, I clicked one of your pics for a better look. Both paint and primer missing, bare metal showing at the fuel gauge needle near its base tells me someone has lifted that needle at least once before. Lifted as in flag pole raising. Please do not do that again. This material is a lot harder than the kitchen aluminum foil. It will break ! 3 up down cycles at max. Most often broke in 2 cycles. Separate the crimp at can perimeter and move screen and cover as a whole due north from under the needle. Beyond that , good luck