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Re: Alternator Wire Size

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rbsWelder,

What did you finally decide on?

Have you completed the new wiring? Got Pics?
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No decision yet. I was going to speak with some folks in Indy.
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Re: Alternator Wire Size

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rbsWELDER wrote:What is the generally accepted wire size to run from the alternator to the battery?

Thanks,
Any update to your decision? Inquiring minds want to know. :)
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I put it off to Spring.

Sorry.
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Can't say you didn't plan ahead then! 8-)
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Well . . . when Spring gets here, my Painless wiring diagram says use no less than 10 gauge! :)!
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Bill,

Thanks!
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Re: Alternator Wire Size

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Indycars wrote:Can't say you didn't plan ahead then! 8-)
I wanted to have the battery and alternator tested at AutoZone, last fall, before I did anything else, and I just ran out of weather.
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