What exactly was your tach and temp guage doing? Was it reading EXTREMELY hot?
I did blow a fuse once that cause the car not to start. Look under the hood, in the power block. There are two large fuses (3/4" x 3/4" x 1 1/4" with a clear top) they are blue IIRC. One of those being blown will let the car power up certain items but not start. The fuse itself is only like $2.50.
