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JEFF69Z28
 Post subject: alternator wire size
 Post Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:05 am 
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I have a 1 wire alternator in my 86 monte carlo and the battery in the trunk is 4 wire big enough or should I use 2 wire??

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Beretta
 Post subject: Re: alternator wire size
 Post Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:06 am 
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#6 is good as long as it's thin strand and had a good jacket on it...Tractor supply has a #6 welding wire that works well and not to expensive..

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Ken0069
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 Post Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:10 am 
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O:) I ran #10 wire on the Studebaker, Camaro and all 3 dragsters that I've owned. Alternator output is 70amps.

Here is a link to a chart with info on this.

http://www.offroaders.com/tech/12-volt- ... e-amps.htm

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 Post Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:56 am 
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Battery in the back so I made a good choice... =;

Ken you should make that a sticky...That's some good info..

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