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Old 06-14-2015, 12:56 AM   #1
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Default turn signal wire size

Any info on wire size for turn signals for a 6-volt system?
12, 14, or 16 gauge?

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Old 06-14-2015, 01:29 AM   #2
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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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Old 06-14-2015, 08:24 AM   #4
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Default 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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Old 06-14-2015, 08:59 AM   #5
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With the 6 volt system #14 would be fine.
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Old 06-15-2015, 06:16 AM   #6
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Old 06-15-2015, 10:57 PM   #7
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Wiring diagrams in '42-'48 Ford Manual confirm Jseery & others = 14 for stop; 16 for tail.
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