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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 05:30 PM
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Alternator power wire gauge

Hey guys I'm working on rewiring my 93 FD but I'm stuck at the alternator wires. Factory I had two wires coming out of the alternator to the battery for charging. My question is I think the two wires are 4 gauge? Or maybe 2? But is it okay to replace with a single 0 gauge wire. Or even 2 gauge? Want to make sure enough power gets back to the battery. Any help or insight is appreciated. thanks!
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 08:37 PM
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Find out the actual gauge (FC is 8ga IIRC) and replace with high temp/voltage wire (welding cable) of equivalent or greater copper cross section.
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by valley
Find out the actual gauge (FC is 8ga IIRC) and replace with high temp/voltage wire (welding cable) of equivalent or greater copper cross section.
Thanks will try that
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