Can this wire be used ?
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Can this wire be used ?
Greetings all,
While trying to sort out my "audio whine" probs,
I've found that the wiring from the alternator to starter
is looking a bit "ratty/old" and would like to change it.
I've got some 8 gauge cable from my amp install kit
(there's at least 12 feet)
The cable itself is red and has transparent insulation on it (dunno if that's important or not) and has written on it ..
" 8 G/A OFC power cable".
Would this be suitable to use from Alt to starter ??
I have all the fittings etc so making up this wouldn't be a problem.
THANKS (Again) for your continued HELP/patience.
I'm sure without you guys, I would've been "throwing cats" by now
Gav
While trying to sort out my "audio whine" probs,
I've found that the wiring from the alternator to starter
is looking a bit "ratty/old" and would like to change it.
I've got some 8 gauge cable from my amp install kit
(there's at least 12 feet)
The cable itself is red and has transparent insulation on it (dunno if that's important or not) and has written on it ..
" 8 G/A OFC power cable".
Would this be suitable to use from Alt to starter ??
I have all the fittings etc so making up this wouldn't be a problem.
THANKS (Again) for your continued HELP/patience.
I'm sure without you guys, I would've been "throwing cats" by now
Gav
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From: Melbourne Victoria
Greetings all,
Here's a pic of the cable I have.
So.... Anyone ?????
Can I use this as Alternator to Starter wire (with fusible link of course)????
As I have no use for it, I thought I'd use it &
as I said in my post the alt to starter wire is a bit ratty looking.
Thanks
Gav
Here's a pic of the cable I have.
So.... Anyone ?????
Can I use this as Alternator to Starter wire (with fusible link of course)????
As I have no use for it, I thought I'd use it &
as I said in my post the alt to starter wire is a bit ratty looking.
Thanks
Gav
Burning Brakes
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From: Europe, France
AWG 8 seems a bit small for this application. AWG 6 would be better.
You can use this table to check if your cable is big enough for your application, depending on the kind of alternator you have :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_wire_gauge
A stock alternator supplies about 60 A max, but last generations can reach 130 Amp or more, so use the appropriate wire size.
Normally, this line isn't fused, so remove one of the battery terminals when you do the job !
You can use this table to check if your cable is big enough for your application, depending on the kind of alternator you have :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_wire_gauge
A stock alternator supplies about 60 A max, but last generations can reach 130 Amp or more, so use the appropriate wire size.
Normally, this line isn't fused, so remove one of the battery terminals when you do the job !
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,246
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From: Bay Area CA
Stock is 10 gauge with a 14 gauge fuseable link. There's actually some 12 in the path too. it's got a calibrated resistance, it's in parallel with your Amp gauge, if your car has one (earlier years). it would do the path to the batt good, but ought to have the link for caution, might save your 'Vette one day. you Amp gauge won't work right- accurately if you install it. Have a diagram of your year? you might want to pick one up. As far as the wire goes, that jelly cra-dap insulation has no heat resistance to melting, and won't weather well. You should look into getting some Teflon coated wire for that app. def a no go- on that wire. it's garbage- in that high stress application.
Last edited by RunningMan373; Feb 3, 2010 at 04:53 AM.
