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 Post subject: 2 Gauge Wire
PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:50 am 
I am steadily reconnecting the wiring in the Ghia and after looking at the schematic for the positive battery feed to the starter, it states the line is a 35,0 (mm^2) which is close to a 2ga (AWG). The auto parts stores have only 4 gauge wires. Is it necessary to run a 2 gauge wire? If so, where is the best place to locate one locally that is already assembled. I could go to the local welding supply house and 'make' one, but I thought 8 would check first.


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 Post subject: Re: 2 Gauge Wire
PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:55 am 
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Did you try Lowes or Home Depot. They sell by the foot ... they might have it.

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 Post subject: Re: 2 Gauge Wire
PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:57 am 
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What about jumper cable wire?

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 Post subject: Re: 2 Gauge Wire
PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:11 am 
69vduber wrote:
What about jumper cable wire?

Thanks for the idea.
I can find 2 Ga wire and 'make' the lead, but didn't want to if it was not necessary or if there were some pre-fabbed leads available somewhere.


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 Post subject: Re: 2 Gauge Wire
PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 4:04 pm 
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never had an issue using the postive wires from autozone

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 Post subject: Re: 2 Gauge Wire
PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 6:17 pm 
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I wouldnt worry about exact size as much as making sure you use good cables

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 Post subject: Re: 2 Gauge Wire
PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 9:16 pm 
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I used 2g on mine, bought it from a car audio store, I even had them crimp the ends on.

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 Post subject: Re: 2 Gauge Wire
PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:07 pm 
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use a positive lead from auto zone...every other car on the road uses one...they come in any length you need with the ends already on them...


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 Post subject: Re: 2 Gauge Wire
PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:10 pm 
fitz57 wrote:
use a positive lead from auto zone...every other car on the road uses one...they come in any length you need with the ends already on them...

That's what I bought but when I read the schematic in the Bentley, it indicates the wire is equivalent to a 2 Ga. :roll:


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 Post subject: Re: 2 Gauge Wire
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I'm using regular parts store cables, never had a problem...

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