Gas Gauge

67 Barracuda, gas gauge does not work.
Questions:
How can I test the gauge and sending unit?
If both work, how can I bypass the existing wiring in order to wire it myself?
A new harness is out of the question at this point and playing the 'how much is in my tank' guessing game is eventually going to leave me on the side of the road.

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