Folks,
Let me give you the correct way to ascertain the gauge of a wire.
First count the number of strands
Second Measure the dia of one with a mic.
Then compare to the following chart
10 awg 19 strands of .0226
12 awg 19 strands of .0179
14 awg 19 strands of .0142
16 awg 19 strands of .0113
18 awg 16 strands of .010
Current Carrying Capacity (AMPS)
10 awg 90.0
12 awg 56.4
14 awg 35.5
16 awg 22.9
18 awg 15.2
Try the following for exact OD's
http://www.awcwire.com/pdf/ct-c1-sxl-sgt-gxl-txl-gpt.pdf
This wire stranding is common for most SAE applications.
This is the standard that our LBC's used.
Ampacity of SAE 1128 is not directly transferable to UL/CSA, VDE or CE rated
wire.
If you have any other questions please give me a holler!
-----Original Message-----
From: spitfires-owner@autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-owner@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Bob Harris
Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2003 9:35 PM
To: Dave Chu; Kevin Rhodes; spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Sundry questions on Clutches and wiring....
Dave,
Are you sure about the wire size?? Looking at my parts car,the
2 wires that go to the shifter are 18 ga.or smaller. 12 ga.wire would never
fit through the shifter. I'm no electrician,but I do know 12 GA. is capable
of handling 20 AMPS (A.C.).
FWIW,
Bob Harris
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