Okay, I think he's got the message; now to the lighting problem. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shame.gif" alt="" />

Here's 4Crawler's link for how his fuse block looks; I take it you don't have the cover any more, like so many others:
4Crawler's Electric Tech

A common wear spot seems to be where the wire harness goes aft down near the starter, that's a high-chaffing area. Do a visual inspection there.

So it's just the running lights are inop? On the dash lights, try turning up the dashpot by your left knee. Also note whether or not the back lighting for your heater control is working, as it can be independent of the dash lights.

Are the fuel and temp guages working?