Ammeter Problems/Questions

I don't beleive this was a water leak problem. I have done research and have read articles on the higher amperage alternators just putting out more and the ammeter being the weakest point. Judging from how the wires are melted, the circuit board is toasted and the bulb socket melted a bit, there was some serious heat there. even the back of my aftermarket tach is distorted

http://www.allpar.com/history/mopar/electrical.html

http://www.allpar.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=52757

http://www.moparaction.com/tech/quest/FRIED_ELECTRONS.html

http://www.allpar.com/fix/alternator.html