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Originally posted by ron
Hi Guys,
Information please this coming weekend I intend running new wiring through the conduits, can any one tell me what size wire that I will need for the job, I want to wire it for 12 volts, I am prepared to change the coil starter moter and generater and any othe bits that I might have to, but its the wire size that I need,
Regards,
Ron,
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Ron..
You will find that most problems that I have encountered with repairing,driving and maintaining automotive were related to poor grounding...I always used welders cable to make my own ground strap..It is more flexible because it is designed to flex and is braided rather than stranded...
Ground your block from each head and from the block in at least two places...to the frame and to the body ...
Also ground your body and frame again in the front..Using braided ,rather than stranded(Never solid) and soldering ALL terminals and lugs will keep you operating electrically ..
Make sure that you grind your grounds clean and use a protective dielectric grease after you make all your connections..This will help retard corrosion over the long run..Pay paticular attention to your starter grounds and make sure you have new bushings and brushes in your starter..
Your grounding is the most important part of your wiring and usually gives you the most trouble down the road unless properly installed and maintained..