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I am no expert on fuseable links, this links may help pick the correct gauge link Wiring and Electrical Products | White Products

Maybe start by checking the fuseable links, usually mounted on the fender between the battery and the firewall. This may help Reatta Owners Journal - Ground Terminals & Junction Box Location

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Maybe the transmission shift modulator has an internal vacuum leak? it would cause hard shifting too. Usually some transmission fluid gets sucked up by the vacuum thru the shift modulator and gets burned in the engine. Might check the tranny fluid level.

If you want to test it yourself, look for one of these on Ebay or the internet: Kent Moore CRT Tester J34914

Might check the knock sensor, I have been told if it goes bad it will keep ignition timing retarted, causing low power and gas mileage.

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If the alternator is bad, it could be draining your battery. And make sure all of your battery connections are tight.

It looks like the connector on yours is mounted right below the light socket, whereas on my car the connector is mounted farther down and to the right of the hood insulation.

This is what my 89 Reatta looks like

I would guess the CRT needs replacement. Sounds like the vertical circuit has gone out, which would cause the CRT to display all the data in a horizontal line.

If you are handy, you can try to fix the broken lever. Back when I had my convertible, I found my lever was broke too. I sandwiched some brackets to each side of it and JB welded it all together.

If your hood struts are mounted upside down it could cause problems with closing the hood.