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doug.nichols · 01-12-2019, 07:47 PM

I have a 12V 1929 roadster with a dual point Mallory distributor and an after market ignition switch. I am trying to determine what type of wire to run from the ignition switch to the distributor.

Thanks

Kahuna · 01-12-2019, 08:08 PM

14-16 ga should be fine

doug.nichols · 01-12-2019, 08:37 PM

much thanks

Jim Brierley · 01-13-2019, 12:48 PM

From the ignition switch to the coil, not to the dist.

Badpuppy · 01-13-2019, 01:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kahuna

14-16 ga should be fine

Actually, 16-18 ga; 12V requires only half the current of 6V. And you could run it dist - switch - coil if you want, but armor is not a bad thing.

01-12-2019, 07:47 PM	#1
doug.nichols Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Olga, WA Posts: 184	Ignition Wire I have a 12V 1929 roadster with a dual point Mallory distributor and an after market ignition switch. I am trying to determine what type of wire to run from the ignition switch to the distributor. Thanks

01-12-2019, 08:08 PM	#2
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Ignition Wire 14-16 ga should be fine

01-12-2019, 08:37 PM	#3
doug.nichols Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Olga, WA Posts: 184	Re: Ignition Wire much thanks

01-13-2019, 12:48 PM	#4
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,251	Re: Ignition Wire From the ignition switch to the coil, not to the dist.