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06-14-2015, 12:56 AM | #1 |
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turn signal wire size
Any info on wire size for turn signals for a 6-volt system?
12, 14, or 16 gauge? Thanks Roger |
06-14-2015, 01:29 AM | #2 |
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Re: turn signal wire size
With out going out and looking I think the wires on my 51 Merc. ( 6 volt system with original wiring ) are 14 gauge. some will correct me if I am wrong.---Jim
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06-14-2015, 07:37 AM | #3 |
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Re: turn signal wire size
thanks
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06-14-2015, 08:24 AM | #4 |
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Re: turn signal wire size
#14 on the Brakes and #16 on the Tail Lights (on the attached diagrams). Ford tended to use fairly small wire sizes IMHO, I would consider bumping them up a size.
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06-14-2015, 08:59 AM | #5 |
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Re: turn signal wire size
With the 6 volt system #14 would be fine.
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06-15-2015, 06:16 AM | #6 |
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06-15-2015, 10:57 PM | #7 |
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Re: turn signal wire size
Wiring diagrams in '42-'48 Ford Manual confirm Jseery & others = 14 for stop; 16 for tail.
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