Does your fuel gauge go up when the engine is revved? I had a similar problem on my Series 3 a long time ago. It was fitted with an amp meter which would shoot up from time to time (when the battery was charging). When it did, the temperature gauge climbed, as did the fuel gauge and the lights were getting brighter. I can't remember if it was the recitifier or voltage regulator in the alternator that was the culprit.