what gauge wire for alternator?

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Jul 16, 2012 | 09:22 AM

streetknight2

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what gauge wire for alternator?

What should I use to run to lug on back of alternator? Running from a ford solenoid.

Jul 16, 2012 | 11:31 AM

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Why is the Ford solenoid chasing you?

I'm not sure what a Ford Solenoid has to do with the alternator, unless you are saying that is going to be your common power lug. Like the horn relay in the following

http://www.madelectrical.com/electri...evymain1.shtml

At any rate I have 4 gauge on mine. Jap cars all seem to use that size wire. That is what was in the harness I grabbed when I got the alternator.

Jul 16, 2012 | 01:24 PM

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What should I use to run to lug on back of alternator? Running from a ford solenoid.

Really depends on how much your alternator puts out, and how far from alt to terminal being fed...

Jul 16, 2012 | 06:56 PM

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I've been using 8 gauge for a year now. Its about a 4ft long wire from a stock truck alternator.

Jul 16, 2012 | 08:11 PM

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Using a Ford 'noid makes the wire for the starter hot only "during" cranking...nice Little option when running a trunk mounted battery and the 'noid in trunk next to it.

Anywho... I've been running an 8ga. from alternator to battery.

Jul 16, 2012 | 11:57 PM