I don't see why you want to keep it at 6V. If your goal is to keep the truck
pure then you need to find a wiring harness. But no matter if you keep 6V or go
to 12V, 14 ga is ample for all lights, horn, etc.
If a wire is too small it restricts the flow and gets hot. I don't see any
problem with too large unless it's wasting money.
Gale Gorman
Houston
On Jan 25, 2011, at 11:18 AM, Robert Gahley wrote:
Thanks J.O. But that's not my intention to Buy a wiring harness. I want to do
this From scratch and replace each wire separate. I know I read someplace
about this but can't seem to find the info any more. I do remember that a 6
volt system puts out more Amps than a 12 and that your wires need to be a
larger Gage to allow for that extra Amperage so as not to over heat the wires.
This is for the lights and any other thing running off the system. I just
can't remember the minimum Gage they said should be used. I will as I build
this sleeve the wires that run together.
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Gahley<mailto:robertwolf1@msn.com>
To: oletrucks<mailto:oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 8:43 AM
Subject: [Oletrucks] Rewire
HI everyone, I'm going to rewire my 46 3/4 ton and want to know the Gage
of
wire I should use? It's still a 6 volt system and I do Know that it needs
to
be a larger Gage wire than needed for 12 volt. Also that it should be multi
strand but then smaller or larger strands. Any help would be Appreciated.
Thanks
Rob
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