Finding Proper Wire GUages
Phils55
Posted 2017-08-07 12:02 PM (#545761)
Subject: Finding Proper Wire GUages


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Need to rewire under the hood of the 55 Plymouth and need to find a reference to what gauge wire is necessary for everything.
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57chizler
Posted 2017-08-07 3:03 PM (#545769 - in reply to #545761)
Subject: RE: Finding Proper Wire GUages



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The wiring diagram in the FSM, page 405, shows the wire gauges. You can download the FSM at:

http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=109
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Phatton
Posted 2017-08-13 7:08 PM (#546125 - in reply to #545761)
Subject: Re: Finding Proper Wire GUages


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All other things being equal, for wires bigger is always better.
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51coronet
Posted 2017-08-14 4:51 PM (#546194 - in reply to #546125)
Subject: Re: Finding Proper Wire GUages


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Phatton - 2017-08-13 7:08 PM

All other things being equal, for wires bigger is always better.



This! And THHN insulation is very good for automobile, its gas, oil, and UV resistant.
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