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Subject: [Healeys] LUCAS CABLES
From: Norman Nock <sjnnock@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:00:43 -0800 (PST)
STARTER CABLES
generally used .. 37/20  37 strands of 20 SWG .. 20 gauge = .036" 400 amps
heavier gauge  .. 61/18  61 strands of 20 or 18 SWG =.048 upto 400 amps.
if the run is over 6ft you would use 65/.012"

CIRCUIT WIRING CABLES 
battery feed 44/.012"   44 strands of  .012" of copper wire 22 amps.
main generator or head lamp 28/.012"  14 amps 
side and tail ,ign. and  gen. field 14/.012" 7 amps.
panel lamps 9/.012"

 This is taken from the 1956 LUCAS factory service manual and to only be used 
as a guide         
              Norman Nock


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