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Well I am getting ready to redo all the battery cables and charging wires etc on my truck. Questions are, what are the recommended sizes/ gauges?
1) Battery Cables, I have read that 2/0 should be good enough, but my main + cable that goes to the starter appears larger.
2) Starter wires and grounds. Mine are melted etc, what do you recommend for these sizes?
3) Civilian Alternators-
24v charge wire and ground
12v charge wire and ground
I bought a Wolverine Tech 12v kit, but it was from a private owner that had it sitting on the shelf. The main charge wire for 12v came with 2 wires that go into one terminal on each end. Why not run a single heavier gauge? Maybe mine was a prototype...
I am not sure what amperage the alternators I have are, I can look tomorrow if it is needed.
Also to let this thread have some tech in it for future search, what are some of the other standard gauge wire sizes in the truck. 14-16 gauge?
Thanks for the help, I know I could take the wires off and bring them into the store but just want some input from you guys
1) Battery Cables, I have read that 2/0 should be good enough, but my main + cable that goes to the starter appears larger.
2) Starter wires and grounds. Mine are melted etc, what do you recommend for these sizes?
3) Civilian Alternators-
24v charge wire and ground
12v charge wire and ground
I bought a Wolverine Tech 12v kit, but it was from a private owner that had it sitting on the shelf. The main charge wire for 12v came with 2 wires that go into one terminal on each end. Why not run a single heavier gauge? Maybe mine was a prototype...
I am not sure what amperage the alternators I have are, I can look tomorrow if it is needed.
Also to let this thread have some tech in it for future search, what are some of the other standard gauge wire sizes in the truck. 14-16 gauge?
Thanks for the help, I know I could take the wires off and bring them into the store but just want some input from you guys